10 Ways You Can Help During The Wildfires

A lot of people have been looking for ways to help those affected by the wildfires. Below is a list of 10 organizations who are accepting donations.

Hope For Wildlife 

With all the fires pushing out our wildlife and destroying their habitats. they need our help too. They are traveling long distances and becoming weak and tired.

Items Needed:

• Pee Pads
• Fruit (fresh or frozen)
• Apple sauce (NO sugar)
• Gas cards (helps with travel costs when picking animals up)
• Eggs
• Cash.

Donations can be dropped off at: 5909 Hwy 207, Seaforth NS B0J 1N0 or our station Friday, June 2nd from 9am-4pm.

Bide Awhile

With many people having to evacuate their homes, and many animals being let out and being caught. The supplies needed will keep them warm, full, and comfortable until they can be reunited with their families.

Items Needed:

• Single ingredient treats
• Chicken
• Beef
• Liver
• Lung
• Pork
• Sensitive Stomach food for cats and dogs
• Kitty litter in smaller bags
• Litter pans
• Scoops
• Javex
• Bleach
• Lysol wipes
• Pee pads
• Dish soap
• Dish washer soap
• Paper towels
• Garbage bags
• Gloves
• Cash donations.

Donations can be dropped off at: 67 Neptune Cres, Dartmouth NS B2Y 4W4 or our station Friday, June 2nd from 9am-4pm.

SPCA

You can call 902-835-4798 and give information about helping an animal in need or that has been found and needs help.

Items Needed:

Top Needed Items

• Non-clumping kitty litter
• Plain white photocopy paper
• Wet cat food – pâté style
• Paper towels
• Bleach
• Latex gloves
• Black garbage bags or clear bags
• Dog treats – small for training

Donations can be dropped off at: 2256 Larry Uteck Blvd, at Full Gospel Church Halifax

Amy Lou and Rescue Team

• Animals Cages
• Vet prescribed medications
• Special diet foods
• Lickable treats
• Wet cat food
• Dog and cat safe wet wipes
• Puppy pads (desperate need)
• Toys (not a need but more for comfort)
• Blankets (desperate need)
• Leashes
• Collars
• Harnesses
• Leads
• Any kind of animal food
• Disposable litter boxes

Donations can be dropped off at:  Exit 5, McDonald’s, 4 Westwood Blvd, Upper Tantallon.

Good Bones Dog Rescue

• Hypoallergenic based food
• Salmon based food
• Puppy food
• Flea and Tick protection
• Cat carriers
• Hamster food
• Hamster cages
• Small dog and cat harnesses
• Dog food
• Cat food
• Cat and dog dishes
• Cat and dog leashes
• Small dog carriers
• Stinky fish treats (herring – this helps with rescue efforts)
• Zip lock bags (needed to divide larger bags of treats into take away sizes)
• Purina sensitive skin and stomach food for dogs
• Lick mats
• Dog safe Peanut Butter
• Snuffle balls or mats
• Kongs

Donations can be dropped off at:

65 Cobequid rd, Lower Sackville. Or 2256 Larry Uteck Blvd, Full Gospel Church.

AMJ Campbell

Donations needed to help Shelburne!

• Water
• Pet Food
• Crates of all sizes
• Pee Pads
• Cat Litter
• Bedding for Bunnies
• Food Bowls
• Traps
• Toiletries
• Sunscreen
• Blister Band-Aids
• First Aid Supplies

Donations can be dropped off at the front door of: 31 John Savage Ave, Dartmouth, NS B3B 2C9.

Shelburne Firehall

Donations needed to help Shelburne!

• Water
• Pet supplies
• Clothes
• Toiletries
• First Aid Kits
• Cash
• Any donations of any kind

Donations can be dropped off at: 63 King St, Shelburne, NS B0T 1W0

Feed Nova Scotia

Any food donations of any kind. Many people lost food due to losing their home, electricity being shut down, and being evacuated.

Donations can be dropped off at: 67 Wright Ave, Dartmouth NS B3B 1H2.

Comfort Centre’s

• Black Point and Area Community Centre at 8579 St Margarets Bay Road. The Comfort Centre is open from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Canada Games Centre at 26 Thomas Raddall Drive. The Comfort Centre is open until further notice.
• Beaver Bank Kinsac Community Centre at 1583 Beaver Bank Road. The Comfort Centre is open beginning at 9 p.m. and will be open until further notice.

Donations of any kind can be made.