Donation and Gift Ideas for AACCC

Anchorage Animal Care and Control Center 4711 Elmore Drive Anchorage, AK 99507

Cat Toys, including: □ Store-bought plastic toys □ Ping pong balls □ Plastic bottle caps □ Laser light pointers □ Cat Kong toys Cat grass (at local pet stores) Cat nip and cat nip pillows Stretch and Scratch pads, www.stretchandscratch.com Feliway diffusers and refills Clickers for clicker training SlimCat Interactive Toy/Food Dispenser FUNKitty Egg-cersizer Cat Toy Camping chairs Clean, unused carpet square samples or carpet remnants Dog toys, including: □ Squeaky dog toys □ Dog Kong toys □ Interactive/puzzle dog toys Flat dog collars for larger dogs Leashes: Weiss Walkies Leashes (www.weisswalkie.com), British slip leads, and

5/8” Round Slip Soft Line Leashes (www.softlinesinc.com) Zoom Groom brushes for dogs and cats Reptile enclosure heating elements Small cat and dog treats, especially Yummy Chummies Pill pockets Hot dogs Peanut butter Zip lock sandwich bags Clean towels and lightweight blankets Clean newspapers and shredded paper (must be at least 6 inches in length) Gift Cards: JoAnn Fabric (to purchase fabric for bandanas and beds), Walmart, Alaska Mill & Feed

You can also go to Amazon.com and search for our name under their “Wish List” registry to see items we are currently in need of here at the Center.

We CAN NOT use donations of food, rawhide, pig ears, or stuffed animals.

907-343-8122 main line 907-343-8134 fax

www.muni.org/animal

ACES Cat Shelf—CRS-1—21”x12”x12” Effectively increase the size of any cat cage by inserting this clever cat resting shelf. Large lounging perch, an area for the litter pan and a “cuddle area.” Made from ABS plastic so animals stay warm. Easy cleaning and disinfecting. Helps quiet stainless cages. The cost of shipping the cat shelves is very high. This could be a great fundraiser or group donation. Funds can be raised to purchase as many shelves as possible, including shipping, or a group could go in to purchase several shelves with one person in the group donating the shipping. http://www.animal-care.com/cage_accessories.aspx Purchase the shelves through the website and have them shipped to Anchorage Animal Care and Control, 4711 Elmore Road, Anchorage, AK 99507.

Help make our animals more comfortable! For cats:

For dogs and cats:

Thank you!

Kuranda Dog and Cat Beds Orthopedic, supportive and chewproof dog and cat beds. The patented design provides firm, even support no pillow or cushion can match AND they are protected from dogs that chew! This bed's unique design tucks the fabric panel inside a PVC frame - safely protected from chewing dogs. Lightweight, non-corrosive, ideal for outdoor or indoor use. Go to the website: http://kuranda.com/donate/200/wishlist Or go to http://kuranda.com and follow the directions below. Click on “Donate a Bed” at the top of the screen. Part way down the page you will see a drop down menu. Select “Alaska” from the drop down and click on “Continue”.

Before:

After:

A new drop down will appear asking you to select a shelter in Alaska. Select “Anchorage Animal Care and Control” from the drop down and click on “Continue”. Select the size bed(s) for either dog and/or cat you would like to donate, add them to your cart and purchase. They will be sent to Anchorage Animal Care and Control by the company.

Materials list: Cardboard (a great way to reuse cardboard boxes!) Scissors or Exact-o knife Twine of any sort Directions: Cut the cardboard into 1.5 inch strips. Punch holes (using scissors or knife) about 2 inches from the top and bottom of each cardboard strip. Stack the cardboard strips so that the holes you punched line up. Stack enough strips to make the scratcher at least 5 inches wide. As you stack the cardboard strips, thread the twine through the holes on the top and bottom of each strip. Once you have

Homemade kennel scratching post for cats:

Braided fabric (such as fleece), knotted at ends with tennis ball. Length: 1-3 feet This is a great tug-of-war and retrieve play toy for dogs!

Example of a great home made dog toy:

stacked enough cardboard strips, tie the twine as tightly as possible so that the cardboard strips are held together firmly. Leave enough extra twine on each end to tie the scratcher to the kennel, and leave some twine dangling to attract the cat to the scratcher. Here is an example of the final product!

Materials list: Sock Paper, cotton balls, or another sock for stuffing Catnip Directions: Place catnip into the middle of a small piece of paper or another sock. Crumple up the paper or fabric, keeping catnip in the center, then place into toe of the main sock (don't overfill to the point that the sock is no longer soft). Fill main sock with cotton balls, pa-per, or fabric around the catnip bundle. Sew or tie off top of main sock. If you plan to decorate the sock us-ing markers, make sure the ink is non-toxic.

Homemade cat toys:

More DIY Cat Toys 1. “Mouse” Toy Materials List: thread-less spool, shoelace (leather is best) cut to size Directions: Tie shoelace to spool, cut to size. Let cat roll around and play with! 2. Polar Ribbon Materials List: old polar fleece jacket or top, one chopstick, one thick rubber band (like the ones used for broccoli), scissors Directions: Cut a 1-inch-wide lengthwise strip from the polar fleece top. Continue cutting strips until they add up to 50-70 inches in length. Tie the strips together with double knots to form a very long ribbon. Tie a knot at one end of the ribbon, and tie the other end of the ribbon around the elastic band. Wrap the band around the wide end of the chopstick un-til it is secure. 3. Cat Rattle Materials list: Cardboard toilet paper roll, beads or small bells, scissors Directions: Take the roll left over from the toilet paper, put a couple of beads (or bells if you have them) inside and tape both ends se-curely. As it rolls across the floor it will make a noise that no cat can resist. ALWAYS supervise your cat when it is play-ing with toys, homemade or otherwise, that have string, strips of fabric, or ribbon. Some cats will eat string, which can strangulate or obstruct their bowels. This can be fatal and the cure is a VERY expensive surgery. Store the toys in an attractive, covered basket, or other container, until ready for use. Avoid items that your cat may want to eat or that have the potential to cause injury. When in doubt, just leave it out.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 424 E. 92nd Street, New York, NY 10128

(212) 876-7700 x 4400 • Fax: (212) 860-3435 • www.aspca.org

ASPCA Humane Education

Activity: Crunch and Munch

Who makes the best dog biscuits?…YOU DO!

These easy to make biscuits are a wonderful treat for that special pooch in your life. Don’ t be surprised if you catch her begging for more!

Directions

1. Make sure there’s an adult to supervise and read the entire recipe before you begin baking.

2. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. 3. Dissolve yeast in ¼ cup warm water. Add to vegetable or chicken stock. Next,

combine all dry ingredients in a separate bowl; add stock mixture. 4. Knead mixture on a floured surface for about 3 minutes, working into a stiff

dough. Roll out to a thickness of ¼ inch. You can cut them into bars or use a dog-bone cookie cutter.

5. Beat 1 egg with 1-tablespoon milk. Brush each biscuit with a little of the egg/milk mixture and place on cookie sheets. Bake for about 45 minutes.

6. Turn off the heat, but leave biscuits in the oven overnight. This makes them hard and crunchy.

7. Give biscuit to dog and watch your dog munch away! Makes 4 to 5 dozen dog biscuits For more recipes, visit http://soar.berkeley.edu.recipes/dog/

Ingredients 1 package dry yeast ¼ cup warm water 1-pint vegetable or chicken stock 3-½ cups unbleached flour 2 cups whole-wheat flour 1-cup rye flour 2 cups cracked wheat or wheat germ ½ cup dry milk 1-teaspoon salt (optional) 1 egg 1-tablespoon milk

1 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup bran 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 cup brewers yeast 2 tablespoons molasses 1/4 cup wheat germ 2 tablespoons corn oil 1 egg 1/3 cup milk Pinch of cloves Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine dry ingre-dients. In a separate bowl, beat honey, molasses, vegetable oil, egg, and milk. Gradually add mixture to dry ingredients to form a dough. Roll dough into 1/4” thickness, and cut into bone shapes. Bake at 350 degrees on an ungreased cookie sheet for 15 minutes or until lightly brown. Makes ~1 1/2 dozen.

Peamutt Butter 2 tablespoons corn oil 1 cup water 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 cups white flour Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine oil, peanut butter, and water. Add flour, one cup at a time, then knead into firm dough. Roll dough to 1/4” thickness and cut with cookie cut-ter. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Makes 2 1/2 dozen.

Smaller Collar Diet Bone 1 cup beef broth 1/2 cup shredded reduced fat 1/4 cup skim milk cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon margarine 3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix shredded cheese with flour. Add skim milk, margarine, and beef broth. Knead dough until firm, and roll to 1/4 “ thickness. Stamp out with cookie cutter and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Makes 2 1/2 dozen.

2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1/2 cup cornmeal 1/2 cup wheat germ 1 table spoon honey 3 tablespoons corn oil 1 egg 1/2 cup barbeque sauce 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons brown sugar Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix honey, oil, egg, water, and barbeque sauce. Add to dry ingredients. Roll dough to 1/4” thick, cut with cookie cutter, and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees. Makes ~2 1/2 dozen.

Cinnabone

Bark-B-Q

Recipes from the Doggy Bone Cookbook by Michele Bledsoe

Tweet Rolls

1/2 cup turkey gravy 1 cup of chopped cooked turkey 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup cornmeal 1 tablespoon margarine Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine turkey, gravy, and margarine. Add flour and cornmeal. If dough is too sticky, add additional flour (1 table-spoon at a time) until dough is firm. Roll and cut dough with cookie cutter. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Makes ~ 2 dozen.

Shrimp Cat-Tail 3/4 cup cooked, shredded shrimp 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup cornmeal 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup warm water Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Combine water, butter, and shrimp. Add flour and cornmeal to form dough. Cut dough with cookie cutter and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 300 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Makes ~2 dozen.

Kit N’ Trim 1/2 pound lean ground turkey 1 egg 1/2 cup cornmeal 1 cup oatmeal Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients. Roll mixture into little balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until inside of ball is not pink. Makes 3 dozen.

Ball of String Cheese Say “Cheese” Please!

1/2 cup shredded string cheese 2 tablespoons soft margarine 1 egg 1/2 cup white flour Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Combine margarine, cheese, and egg. Add flour and form dough. Separate dough into marble sized balls. Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet for 35 minutes at 250 degrees. Makes 1 dozen.

Recipes from the Kitty Treats Cookbook by Michele Bledsoe