Collecting items to make care packages for deployed military - men, women and dogs!!!!

I am collecting items to make care packages for deployed military - men, women and dogs!!!!                  Kelly McKinney

This is something else I have been wanting to get back into for some time. I used to do this a lot on my own and then as a monthly event at my last job. I am also really excited to start this up again because I now have information on items to collect for Military Working Dogs that are also deployed (and their handlers).

Many of the items needed are things that you already buy or may have lying around to spare. With a few exceptions (such as books, magazines, DVDs, etc) all items should be new and in their package. These items may not seem like much, but they mean a lot to our soldiers. Spread the word and maybe collect items from your friends and coworkers. smile emoticon You may feel free to bring them by my office at the Humane Society. For now I plan to collect until November 18th. I will then drive the donations to the Kokomo chapter of US War Dogs for them to mail on our behalf to the Middle East.

ITEMS FOR DOGS
K9 Warming Mats (Winter Months)
K9 Boots, Medium & Large (All Year)
K9 Doggles (All Year)
Collapsible Nylon Dog Bowls
Kong 3” Rubber Balls
Kong toy w/ rope attached
Large Rope Chews
K9 Shampoo & Conditioner
K9 Grooming Tools-Combs, Brushes, etc.
K9 Nail Clippers
K9 Beds or Sleeping Mats
K9 Blankets (Winter Months)
K9 Toothpaste & Toothbrush
K9 Eye Drops
K9 Ear Wash
K9 Advantix, Flea and Tic Treatment
K9 Salves for paws/noses
Towels to wipe paws
True Chews Chicken Jerky
True Chews Beef Bully Sticks
K9 Treats Made in the USA ONLY

ITEMS FOR SOLDIERS
Beef Jerky
Coffee / Tea / Hot Cocoa
Sugar & Creamers
Condiments-Hot Sauce, Ketchup, etc
Lemonade Mix, Ice Tea Mix, Crystal Light
Powdered Gatorade
Instant Foods / Oatmeal /Grits / Ragu Express/ Kraft Easy Mac
Crackers and Cheese
Power Bars
Dried Fruit
Microwave Popcorn
Bubble Gum / Hard Candy
Instant Soup
Tuna / Small Canned Foods
Chex Mix / Chips in Container / No Bags
Fruit Cups
Peanut Butter and Jelly
Salad Dressings / No Glass bottles
Rice, Microwavable
Meals, Microwavable
Razors / Shaving Cream (Non Areosol)
Deodorant
Toothbrushes / Toothpaste
Dental Floss
Eyeglass Lens Cleaner
Soap / Shampoo / Conditioner
Combs and Brushes
Lip Balm / Chapsticks
Sun Block
Clorox Wipes
Baby Wipes
Moisturizing Eyes Drops / Saline Nasal Spray
Hand Cream / Skin So Soft
Liquid Hand Sanitizer
Nail Files / Nail Clippers
Kleenex (travel size)
Eye Drops (for dry eyes)
Throat Lozengers / Cough Drops
Cooling Bananas / Neck Scarves
Hand Warmers
Breath Mints
Heavy Duty Socks
Feminine Hygiene Products
Hair Bands / Hair Clips
Nail Polish & Remover Wipes
Nail Clippers / Nail Files/Emory Boards
Q-Tips
Hair Spray (Pump)
Small Mirrors
Shampoo & Conditioner
Soap
Cotton Balls
Paperback Books and Magazines
Electronic Hand-held Games
Playing Cards
Yo-Yos
All-in-one Tools
Board Games
Duct Tape
Movies DVD, new or used
Crossword or Sudoko Puzzle Books
Cigars
AAA, AA, C & D Batteries
Writing Materials