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Support Our Shelter

Make a Donation Today

Every dollar you donate makes a meaningful impact on the lives of homeless animals here in Putnam County. Your contributions provide food, shelter, medical care, and compassionate support to pets in need. Thanks to generous donors like you, we’re able to save thousands of lives each year!

Donate to Make a Difference

Consider a Recurring Donation

For the cost of a monthly streaming service, you can make an ongoing difference in the lives of homeless pets.

Adopt-A-Kennel

Click to Adopt a Kennel

Our Adopt-a-Kennel program allows individuals and businesses to support Putnam County’s homeless animals in a special way.

An annual sponsorship includes a personalized certificate with your name proudly displayed on the kennel for a full year! This generous sponsorship helps provide warmth, medical attention, enrichment, and security for each pet while they await their forever home.

Our Wishlist

We rely on supply donations to keep our pets happy and healthy. For simplicity, we’ve created Amazon and Chewy wish lists! Just add your selected items to your cart, check out, and the items will be delivered directly to our shelter. Thank you for helping our pets!

Our Amazon Wish List
  • Purina Dog Chow, Puppy Chow, Cat Chow, Kitten Chow
  • Cat litter PELLETS
  • Puppy pads
  • Paper towels
  • Latex gloves
  • Dawn dish soap (for kennels)
  • Any brand dish soap (for food and water bowls)
    • Greenies pill pockets
    • Peanut butter
    • Puppy & kitten milk replacer
    • Crates and carriers of all sizes
    • Bleach
    • Laundry detergent
    • Hard toys

      Planned Giving

      Including the Putnam County Animal Shelter in your estate planning is a profound way to make a lasting impact on animals in need. Your legacy gift will help us continue our mission of providing care, finding loving homes, and advocating for animal welfare long into the future.

      Why Consider Planned Giving?

      Planned giving allows you to express your love for animals beyond your lifetime. By adding our shelter to your will or trust, you create a legacy of compassion and support for animals, ensuring they have a second chance at a happy life.

      Why Make a Planned Gift:

      • Bequests: Leave a specific dollar amount or percentage of your estate.
      • Retirement Assets: Name us as a beneficiary of your retirement account (IRA, 401(k), etc.).
      • Life Insurance: Designate our shelter as a life insurance beneficiary.
      • Charitable Remainder Trusts: Support the shelter while receiving income during your lifetime.
      • Appreciated Assets: Donate appreciated stocks or real estate for tax advantages.

      Why Consider Planned Giving?

      For more information, consult your financial advisor or reach out to us directly. If you’ve already included us in your estate plan or are considering it, we’d love to thank you and answer any questions. Please contact our us at (304) 586-0249 or animalshelter@putnamwv.org.

      Federal Tax ID Number: 93-4116231

      Thank you for your compassion!

      Your generosity makes our lifesaving work possible and helps create a brighter future for animals in our community. Thank you for being part of our mission to make a difference.