WE ARE DOING WELL ON OUR STOCK OF MOST SUPPLIES. PLEASE CONTACT TRI-STATE CART BEFORE DONATING ITEMS.
Donations DURING A DISASTER of items listed below can cause issues with delivery, transport, sorting, inventory and security when man-power is focused on helping the animals. Delivery of items is best done in advance of a disaster. If a disaster strikes and you want to help...
MONETARY DONATIONS WILL BEST HELP US PURCHASE EXACTLY WHAT WE NEED IN ANY LOCAL DISASTER.
TAX-DETUCTIBLE MONETARY DONATIONS CAN BE SENT TO:
P.O. BOX 158
HARRISON OH 45030
PRE-DISASTER:
Tri-State CART is accepting some of the following supplies to be stocked in large quantities in our donated storage units for easy accessibility or available through MOU’s "Memorandum of Understanding" with companies, agencies or individuals that can provide these items. If you have any of these supplies and would like to donate them, or are willing to loan them if a disaster occurs, please contact Bonnie Morrison.
Note: Wal-mart is working with CART to provide some of the perishable items during a declared disaster
Non-Perishable items that can be stocked in advance:
Animal Containment:
Crates (for dogs and cats)
small
medium
large
cages (for birds, reptiles, ferrets, pocket pets, etc.)
small, medium and large
X-pens
kennel runs
portable stalls
chain link fence sections
livestock fencing
electric fencing for livestock
3 mile (or larger) solar power electric fence power source
orange fencing rolls
Fence posts
fish tanks
hamster cages bedding
rabbit cages + bedding
bird cages
tie-outs
long lines/cable
humane traps
Feral Cat
Dog
Extra Large Dog
card board pet carriers
Capture tools:
toss nets 6 ft
catch poles 5 ft
catch poles 7-12 ft extension
catch tongs
catch pole flashlights
pole net hammock net
hog panels
horse/livestock rope halters
cotton lead ropes
52” snake tong
cage catch net
5 ft cable lead and belt holster
small evac sac
General Care Items:
food bowls
metal
paper/disposable
leashes
slip leashes
collars
Small, medium and large
easy walk harnesses
muzzles,
cat
dog, multiple sizes
10 hook rack for muzzles
Velcro dog muzzle
pet toys and treats
fans (if weather is hot)
heaters (if weather is cold)
kitty litter boxes
poop scoopers, metal
crate card holders
crate cards
feed buckets for livestock 8 quart
wash tubs
PPE (Personal Protective equip):
rubber and latex gloves
smooth leather working gloves
bite resistant gauntlet gloves
disposable masks
goggles
tyvek suits
chemical resistant gloves
respirators
dry suits
duct tape
hard hats
CERT disaster preparedness kits
Clean-up/sanitary supplies:
waterless hand sanitizer
trash bags and other plastic bags
trash cans or large boxes,
bleach (no Lysol or pine sol)
kitty litter
wash tubs for animal bathing, food bowl and toy cleaning
manure rakes
paper towels
toilet paper
tissues
wet wipes
dryer sheets
Portal-potties and portable showers
garden hoses
brooms
dust pans
shovels
buckets
dri-deck
First aid supplies:
Animal first aid kits
dog stretchers
vet wrap
gauze
muzzles
tweezers
sterile water
band-aids
ace bandages
anti-biotic ointment
splint materials
grooming tools
deshedder
nail cutters
scissors set
brushes
combs stainless
clipper set
heavy duty clipper
Dawn liquid dish soap
wash tubs or basins
Paper towels
Wet wipes
scissors
razors
trash bags
plastic bins to store sanitary supplies
surgical lights
temporary shelving
large tent
bleach
microscope
small animal scales
Identification:
Ejay bands in colors to ID animals and authorized volunteers
pinneys for volunteers (in process of making)
Official photo ID cards
Office supplies for registration desk and animal intake area:
pens
markers
clip boards
writing paper
page protectors
notebook binders
plastic sleeves for animal paperwork
twisty ties
rubber bands
scotch tape
masking tape
3 hole punch
foam board for signs
dry erase boards
scissors
tables
chairs
shade tents
lap top computer
printer
printer paper
power cord
camera
disks for camera
forms: animal disposition, animal intake, registration agreement, volunteer intake, volunteer
agreement/release, kennel cards, code of conduct
Power and light:
batteries
fuel (diesel, gasoline, propane, etc.)
power chords
power strips
generators
flashlights LED no battery
lanterns and powered stanchion lights (if electricity or generators are available)
fans
heaters
General supplies:
tarps sunshield
tie downs
duct tape
rope
old blankets
old towels
old sheets
old pillow cases
cots
tents
canopies
rain gear, poncho
sunscreen
bug repellent
Chap Stick
hand lotion
emergency barrier tape "Do Not Enter"
fire extinguishers
tool kits
manual can openers
matches in glass containers
Communication:
hand-held radios or other communication devices
cell phones
GPS
bull horn
7 channel weather band radios, plus batteries
Eton American Red Cross Multi Band Radio
website fees
PERISHABLE items needed within 24-48 hours of activation:
bottled water
sports drinks
clean water source for animals
Food for all types of animals:
pet food dry and canned
pet treats
hay
grain
bird food
rabbit food
hamster food
fish food
reptile
fresh vegetables/fruit
prescription ID or other bland/easy to digest diet is best for stressed pets
cooked rice (plain) and pureed pure pumpkin can also help settle upset digestive systems
wooden skids to stack perishable food items
tarps to cover perishable food items (see general supplies)
large aluminum pans for food and water drops
food bag knife openers
can food covers
First Aid supplies:
Medicines (analgesics, anti-diarrhea meds, etc.)
Fuel:
Gasoline, propane, diesel, batteries of all sizes
Rental Items:
Porta-potties and portable showers
Large event type tents
Transportation for animal rescue and supplies (vans, trucks, trailers, rigs)
