Opportunities From: Giving DuPage

Volunteer: Board member

Are you an animal lover interested in helping guide a long-standing rescue with a good reputation to the next level?  West Suburban Humane Society in Downers Grove is celebrating more than 50 years of saving lives and connecting people with pets.  WSHS is seeking a new Board member with a human resources background. 

WSHS Board Members are asked to commit to a 2-year Board term as a minimum. There is also a three-term limit for Board members. The Board meets twelve times/year (second Wednesday of every month) in person at our Adoption Center in Downers Grove. Each Board member is required to serve on at least one advisory group and attend those meetings. 

If you have any questions, please contact our Executive Director Carolyn Mossberger at (630) 960-9601 or director@wshs-dg.org who will put you in touch with our Board Governance Committee. 

 

Organization: West Suburban Humane Society

Are you an animal lover interested in helping guide a long-standing rescue with a good reputation to the next level?  West Suburban Humane Society in Downers Grove is celebrating more than 50 years of saving lives and connecting people with pets.  WSHS is seeking a new Board member with a human resources background. 

WSHS Board Members are asked to commit to a 2-year Board term as a minimum. There is also a three-term limit for Board members. The Board meets twelve times/year (second Wednesday of every month) in person at our Adoption Center in Downers Grove. Each Board member is required to serve on at least one advisory group and attend those meetings. 

If you have any questions, please contact our Executive Director Carolyn Mossberger at (630) 960-9601 or director@wshs-dg.org who will put you in touch with our Board Governance Committee. 

 

Organization: West Suburban Humane Society

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60515

Allow Groups: No


Inkind: Pet Supply Donations

WSHS is always in need of the following items!

Paper Towels Anti-bacterial hand soap Dog Leashes (no retractable leashes) - 6 foot and 30 foot Food! Any canned cat, dog, kitten, and puppy food For dry food, we use only Purina One dog and puppy formula and Purina One cat and kitten formula Kitten milk replacement Pet Safe Ice Melt/Salt Dog and cat toys (we especially like Kong and Nylabone brands!) Postage stamps Hand Sanitizer Six-inch paper plates Disinfecting Wipes Ziplock Bags - Gallon and Quart Sizes Laundry Detergent

For more specific suggestions, click on the link below to check out our Amazon.com wish list. A portion of your purchase goes back to the shelter!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/U9KTAA3S1WKE

We also have a Chewy.com wish list. Click on the link below, for more specific suggestions.

https://www.chewy.com/g/west-suburban-humane-society_b72994631

Give the gift of comfort. Donate a Kuranda bed!

https://kuranda.com/donate/3623

Give the gift of a Stretch and Scratch pad!

https://www.stretchandscratch.com

Medical items needed by WSHS

18, 22, 25 gauge needle First aid – qtips, cotton balls, alcohol, gloves, medical gowns, shoe covers 1, 3, 5, 10, 60 mL syringes Saline in bags (aka lactated ringers) – not dialysis Non-expired medication SHARPS containers We cannot use insulin or diabetes medication

For all other medical donation items, please take to Project CURE, 10305 Argonne Dr., Ste 200, Woodridge, L 60517. Donation hours are Mon-Thurs 9am – 3pm; Fri 9am - Noon

Organization: West Suburban Humane Society

WSHS is always in need of the following items!

Paper Towels Anti-bacterial hand soap Dog Leashes (no retractable leashes) - 6 foot and 30 foot Food! Any canned cat, dog, kitten, and puppy food For dry food, we use only Purina One dog and puppy formula and Purina One cat and kitten formula Kitten milk replacement Pet Safe Ice Melt/Salt Dog and cat toys (we especially like Kong and Nylabone brands!) Postage stamps Hand Sanitizer Six-inch paper plates Disinfecting Wipes Ziplock Bags - Gallon and Quart Sizes Laundry Detergent

For more specific suggestions, click on the link below to check out our Amazon.com wish list. A portion of your purchase goes back to the shelter!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/U9KTAA3S1WKE

We also have a Chewy.com wish list. Click on the link below, for more specific suggestions.

https://www.chewy.com/g/west-suburban-humane-society_b72994631

Give the gift of comfort. Donate a Kuranda bed!

https://kuranda.com/donate/3623

Give the gift of a Stretch and Scratch pad!

https://www.stretchandscratch.com

Medical items needed by WSHS

18, 22, 25 gauge needle First aid – qtips, cotton balls, alcohol, gloves, medical gowns, shoe covers 1, 3, 5, 10, 60 mL syringes Saline in bags (aka lactated ringers) – not dialysis Non-expired medication SHARPS containers We cannot use insulin or diabetes medication

For all other medical donation items, please take to Project CURE, 10305 Argonne Dr., Ste 200, Woodridge, L 60517. Donation hours are Mon-Thurs 9am – 3pm; Fri 9am - Noon

Organization: West Suburban Humane Society

Opportunity Type: Inkind

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60515

Allow Groups: No