How You Can Help
We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of meat donations from our community! To help us manage this amazing generosity, we’ve put together a quick guide to ensure your contributions meet our animals’ needs.
Our food requirements change based on storage availability and the specific nutritional needs of our animals. While we appreciate your thoughtfulness when cleaning out freezers or shopping for donations, we kindly ask that you contact us first to confirm if we can use your donation.
Due to limited storage space, we are currently accepting Beef and Poultry only. Thank you for understanding!
Donation Guidelines
- Drop-Off Times: Donations can be delivered to Cat Tales between 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Thursday through Sunday (closed Monday).
- Check-In: Stop at the Entrance Booth to complete donation paperwork before unloading your items.
- Important Note: Donations left at the gate cannot be accepted.
Questions?
Call us at (509) 238-4126 during office hours (Tuesday–Sunday, 11 AM–3 PM).
What We Can Accept
Meat
- Beef: Any cuts except tails, bulk fat, or scrap parts. Beef heart and liver are welcome!
- Poultry: Chicken or turkey, plucked and packaged. Whole birds or boneless cuts are ideal.
Fruits & Vegetables
- Fresh or frozen produce (e.g., watermelon, melons, carrots) for foxes and bears.
- Produce must be human-grade and unspoiled to ensure safety.
Bread
- Bread is a favorite treat for our bears, especially for making peanut butter sandwiches.
What We Cannot Accept
- Pork, Fish, Wild Game, or Roadkill
- Any meat that is thawed, spoiled, or seasoned
- Food not in original packaging
For questions about specific food items, call (509) 238-4126.
For Equine Donations: Please contact Randy at (509) 370-8211 or email for scheduling and veterinary concerns.
Supply Donations
We also rely on non-perishable supplies to care for our animals. These items are always appreciated and can be stored easily year-round:
- Bleach: Unscented, no fabric softeners or additives—just plain bleach.
- Nitrile Gloves: Sizes S, M, and L. Used for food prep, cleaning, and medical tasks.
- Paper Towels: Essential for cleaning when reusable towels aren’t suitable.
Thank you for supporting Cat Tales and helping us provide the best care for our animals! Your generosity makes a world of difference.