As this issue is published, we are already well into the holiday season, and the spirit of giving is making impacts across our community and beyond. While there are many important causes and organizations doing good work out there, please remember a couple of local efforts when considering end-of-year gifts: the Orange County Animal Shelter and the Michael’s Gift Youth Activities Scholarship Program. Support a Worthy Cause During the Season of Giving By: Orange County Communications Department
Through their Deck the Paws Campaign, the Orange County Animal Shelter is currently seeking support in a variety of ways. See how you can help below:
Fill an Animal's Belly with a Food Donation - Donations of dog and cat food are greatly appreciated to provide for the nutrition of the animals in our care. We strive to keep our animals on a regular, consistent, and healthy diet. Changes in the food we provide can have detrimental effects on their digestive health. Currently our critters are accustomed to Hill’s Science Diet (dog or cat, all ages). Preferred wet food includes Pedigree canned dog food or Friskies canned cat food. Treat donations are accepted as well. We can accept most major brands of treats available in stores, but please, no rawhide bones. We have set a goal of 1,500 pounds of dog and cat food by the end of the campaign! Please help us meet the goal! Simply bring dog and cat food donations to the Orange County Animal Shelter or the Orange County General Services Office. Fill an Animal's Stocking with a Monetary Donation - We would like to provide each of our dogs and cats with some fun goodies in their stockings. To help, simply visit orangecountyva.gov/shelterdonation, and contribute $25. For each $25 donation we receive during the campaign timeframe, we will be able to fill one animal's stocking with items like treats and toys! If you prefer to make a donation by check or cash, please visit the Orange County Animal Shelter, or the Orange County Treasurer's Office. In addition to the stockings, donations will support causes like our emergency veterinary fund. Fill Our supply Rooms with Items from Our Wishlist - Finally, we have need of other items that help in our day-to-day operations. Please visit the Amazon Wish List curated by the Friends of the Orange County Animal Shelter to find and order items like kitty litter, treats, and soap.
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OCI December 2025
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