You don’t have to adopt to help a rescue animal in need!
As a non-profit that relies entirely on community support, we deeply appreciate every in-kind donation we receive. Each item makes a significant difference, helping us provide warmth, safety, enrichment, and a positive experience for all the animals in our care—no matter how long their stay. Your generous donations also allow us to redirect vital funds towards medical, behavioural and other essential care. Every contribution makes a difference!
PLEASE NOTE: Due to a HUGE outpouring of support from our community we are currently at capacity for most in-kind donations! However, if you’d still like to help, please read the list below carefully for the items we DO still need:
Currently Accepting
KITTEN SEASON:
- Miracle Nipple Teats for Orphan Kittens (Mini Pack of 2 or Mini Pack of 10 are the two most helpful options)
- Wombaroo Kitten Formula
- Snuggle Safe Heating Disks
- Nursing Bottle & Teat Pack
- Kitten Toys
- Cat Toys
- Cat Beds
- Small Kitchen Scales
NOTE: If you’re donating an item from OZFUR KIDS: please use our discount code: Second Chance Animal Rescue for a 5% discount on your order. Only eligible when delivered to our shelter directly.
PET FOOD:
We accept any brand of unopened and in-date CAT or DOG FOOD and this is used in our Free Pet Food Program. At the moment, we are desperately in need of:
- Kitten Food – wet or dry
- Large Twin Zip Lock Bags (for packing pet food in our Pantry)
- Medium Twin Zip Lock Bags (for packing pet food in our Pantry)
- Pet Treats
ER / VET CLINC:
- Paper Towels
- Laundry Powder
- Household Bleach
- Rubbish Bags – XL 80 Litres and Medium 27 Litres
- Gift Vouchers – Bunnings / Coles / Woolworths / Officeworks/ Aldi
Currently at Capacity – NOT Accepting
- Towels
- Blankets
- Dog Beds, Dog Crates, or Dog Houses
- Pet Bowls
- Cat Carriers
- Litter Trays
- Puppy Formula
- Pet Treats
- Dog Toys
We Never Accept
- Anything padded such as pillows, cushions, mattresses or doonas of any kind
- Sheets
- Children’s Toys
- Human Clothes
- Wooden hutches
- Electrical items
- Opened food or treats
- Bird cages
- Carpet/Rugs
- Shredded newspaper or Sawdust
How to Donate Your Items:
Donations can be dropped off at our shelter during opening hours or mailed to:
Second Chance Animal Rescue
23 Grasslands Ave, Craigieburn VIC 3064
Please only donate clean and gently used items from this list.
Please do not bring us items we are not currently accepting
This ensures we can focus our resources on saving animals, instead of disposing of broken, soiled, damaged, unsafe or unwanted items.
Reach out to other local shelters, pounds, and rescue groups as they may be looking for these items.
Thank you for your understanding and support—your donations mean the world to us and to them!


Fun Fact Must You Know
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If you’d prefer to donate cash to help the animals of SCAR, you can make a tax-deductible donation or become a regular donor to help keep pets and the people who love them together where they belong.
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