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
Truck
The ever-present need to transport meat, hay, and materials on miles of rough dirt road requires a reliable truck. With one truck gone, our heavy hauler is seeing twice the use. We are seeking to acquire a newer 3/4 or 1 ton truck.
Sanctuary Operation Vehicle
Our ‘05 4x4 ATV and trusty side-by-side UTV are aging quickly. Both are used daily to feed & water animals. Any running ATV/UTV will help. An electric-powered one is ideal to achieve our sustainability goals.
Horse Panels
Our round pen panels of 20 years are finally falling apart. A new 40’ round pen is needed & any horse fence panels are helpful.
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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.