How you can bring joy to shelter pets this Christmas

Published 5:00am 20 November 2023

The team at RSPCA Dakabin is calling on Santa’s helpers out in the community to spread some Christmas cheer to animals that are currently waiting to find their forever homes.

As the RSPCA heavily rely on donations, staff and volunteers have released a Christmas wishlist featuring everything they need over the coming weeks to ensure the animals in their care feel the love.

RSPCA spokesperson Emma Lagoon says every donation will make a big difference to the staff and animals.

“Any donations that animal lovers in the community can give in the lead up to the festive season will certainly help brighten our shelter pets' lives while they wait for their forever homes,” Emma says.

“Not every animal will find a home in time for Christmas, so even small gifts like toys or treats, or pet essentials like cat litter will help ensure they have the best stay while they're at the RSPCA - it's certainly one of our busiest times of year.”

Their wish list revealed

Posting on their Facebook page, the team at RSPCA Dakabin outlined what donations they need the most. These include:

Cat litter
Dog treats
Cat squeeze tube treats
Dog roll food
Toys for dogs, cats, birds, and other small animals
Laundry powder
Dishwashing liquid
Enrichment feeder bowls
Puppy pads
Guinea pig bedding
Metal poop scoopers
Cardboard cat scratchers
Strong large dog water bowls
Doggy poo bags
Bin liners
Paper towel
Fresh fruit and vegetables (for their pocket pets and livestock)
Bunnings gift cards
Gift cards from Coles or Woolworths (which will be used to purchase roast chickens for behaviour work with dogs and cats, as well as feed unwell animals)