Wish List
Material Donations
Our sanctuary rests at 9,300ft in the Wet Mountain Valley. Weather at this altitude is challenging: Material donations (trucks, building supplies, tools, etc) are the lifeblood of our sanctuary. We have a wishlist below that spells out what is (and is not) helpful for the sanctuary.
We gladly accept second-hand and reused/recycled items as long as they are useful and in good condition. Please only bring brands/items from the wish list.
Please help us with our sustainability efforts: If you are buying items to donate, buy food and supplies with little or no packaging.
Shipping addresses:
For UPS or FedEx:
Mission: Wolf
80 Sheep Creek Rd.
Westcliffe, CO 81252
For U.S. Postal Service:
Mission: Wolf
PO Box 1211
Westcliffe, CO 81252
Our “Big Three” Wishes
4 WD Sprinter Van
From veterinary trips to educational programs, our 2004 2wd Sprinter Van has been an amazing asset here at the sanctuary. But, it is showing it’s age and desperately needs an upgrade.
Ideally to a 4wd rig to better handle the dirt roads and extreme weather
Lithium-Ion Batteries
The individual staff buildings are still operating off lead acid batteries. These could desperately use replacement with safer and more reliable Lithium-Ion batteries. Each building could operate off of one or two new batteries, safely allowing the staff the power they need.
These can be found here
Emergency Evacuation Crates
In the event of an emergency evacuation, we need to be sure that the animals are secure and safe during movement. It is time to upgrade our 22 crates to escape-proof “Impact Crates” which have been proven to be durable and reliable.
These can be found here
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* Frozen chicken and beef (please opt for less packaging)
* Deceased livestock and horses (click here for more about donating livestock)
* Expired or freezer burned meat (no pre-cooked or pre-spiced meat, no pork)
* Canned meat and fish
* Boxes of rubber gloves
* Galvanized water tanks 12-15 gal “Wash-Tubs,” 30-80 gal, 100-200 gal
* 5-gallon buckets
* High quality butcher knives (non-serrated)
* Coveralls (for meat processing)
We cannot accept:
* Animals that have been chemically euthanized
* Cooked meat or bones
* Healthy animals that could still have quality of life
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* Fish and flax seed oil capsules
* MSM/Glucosamine supplements
* Vitamin A, B-complex, C, and E supplements
* Heart monitor
* Blood O2 monitor
* Drip lines
* General antibiotics
* Rimadyl or Novox
* XL airline kennels (need 20 more for fire evacuation plan)
* Bravecto flee/tick for large breed
* Tri-Heart Plus for large breed
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* Rechargable Ni-MH Batteries AA, AAA, C & D
* Battery powered tools (drills, sawzall, circular saws)
* Work gloves (all sizes), coveralls, jumpsuits
* 4WD tractor
* 4WD trucks
* Large flatbed trailer
* Shovels, pick-axes, rakes, pitch-forks, and other hand tools
* LED headlamps
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* Chain link fence (9 ga., 8′ tall)
* 2″ diameter steel poles (10′ long)
* Cut lumber, treated or untreated (warped wood is okay!)
* Solar landscaping lights
* Flagstone and sand for pathways
* Log poles (especially lodgepole pine) for handrails and tipis
* Exterior wood siding and trim
* Plywood
* Rebar, sheet metal, angle iron, etc.
* Roofing
* Nails and screws
* Exterior wood sealer
* White enamel paint
* Hardwood flooring
* Concrete block
* Paint pens and paint brushes
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* Golf cart/marina batteries or solar system batteries (contact us for more details)
* Solar panels
* Pots & planter boxes
* Sprinklers/soaker hoses
* 3/4″ and 5/8″ hoses and connectors
* Seeds for greens, herbs, and vegetables
* Greenhouses or greenhouse glazing
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* Printer paper (standard 8.5″x11″)
* Stamps (old stamps work, too)
* Ink cartridges: HP 65 and TN-433
* Standard letter envelopes
* #10 & #6 3/4 mailing envelopes
* Before donating any other office supplies, please contact us to make sure we have a need
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* Portable PA amp and speakers
* Wireless microphones
* Books from our reading list to donate to school libraries we visit (new or used)
* Sleeping bags and blankets
* Cedar bedding and newspaper for kennels
* Foam pads for beds
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* Bulk food! We feed 8-20 volunteers each day and use food in huge quantities (fresh and non-perishable items of all kinds are appreciated) — please help us with our sustainability: Do not bring individually packaged food items
* Warm wool socks
* Toilet paper
* Non-toxic, environmentally-friendly toiletries (toothpaste, deodorant, dry shampoo, etc.)
* Cleaning supplies (we prefer to use non-toxic, environmentally-friendly cleaners: Dr. Bronners soaps, vinegar, and baking soda)
* Dish soap (environmentally friendly)
* Laundry soap (environmentally friendly)
* Front-loading, high-efficiency washing machine
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* Clean grass hay
* Purina Equine Senior Active, 50 lb. bags
* Manzanola Alfalfa Pellets, 50 lb. bags
* Progressive Grass Hay Mineral Powder
* Salt blocks, red mineral blocks, Redmond salt blocks
* Horse tack & blankets
* 15-18 gallon black rubber feeders
* Horse trailer
* Heavy-duty truck for hauling hay
* Hay trailer
* Hay tarps
* Hay shed
Staff Pizza Party!
Our passionate volunteer staff are what keep the wolves well-cared for. They really appreciate it when our community sends a few dollars for a staff pizza party! You can leave a note that it is for a staff Pizza Party.