Give Back in a Meaningful Way
Hosting a donation drive is a powerful way to support people doing it tough and the pets they love. By bringing your workplace, school, community group or network together, you can help provide essential pet food and supplies to people experiencing homelessness or hardship — keeping best friends together when it matters most.
How To Host A Donation Drive
Plan your Donation Drive - When? Where? How?
Start collecting donations
Register your Donation Drive with us by filling in the application form below
Drop off the donations to us at 84A Keys Road, Cheltenham VIC
Unopened and in date dog and cat food and treats
Flea and worming treatment
Soft pet beds (not on frame)
Toys
Collars and leashes
Food bowls and interactive feeders
Cat litter and litter box
Dog jackets
Pet food/treats/medication that is opened/expired
Pet items that are ripped/torn/stained
Bedding such as doona, pillows and blankets
Towels
Anything not pet related i.e. sleeping bag, clothing
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FAQs
Who can host a donation drive?
What types of donations can we collect?
We can happily accept unopened pet food and treats, as well as new or gently used, clean pet supplies such as toys, pet jackets, pet beds and bowls.
Unfortunately, we’re unable to accept towels or human bedding, including pillows or doonas.
How long should a donation drive run for?
It’s entirely up to you. As a guide, we recommend running your donation drive for a minimum of two weeks, which allows plenty of time to spread the word and gives people the opportunity to donate and drop items off.
Where do the donations go and who do they help?
Donations are distributed to our community partners across Victoria, who provide direct support to people experiencing homelessness or hardship and the pets they love.
How do we get the donations to Pets Of The Homeless once the drive ends?
You’re welcome to drop donations off at our HQ at 84A Keys Road, Cheltenham. We’re open Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, and Saturday, 10am–1pm. If you can, please send us a quick email at petfoodbank@petsofthehomeless.org.au to let us know when you’re planning to pop by — it helps us make sure someone’s ready to greet you and receive your donations.
