Financial Donations
Gibson County Animal Services relies heavily on monetary donations to help cover the costs of medical bills, vaccines, medications, lab work, animal food and supplies, equipment, and everything else directly related to the care and well-being of the animals housed at our shelter.
You can donate at any of our events, by mailing a donation to the shelter, or clicking this Link for PayPal.
Gift cards are always welcome and can be used to purchase supplies and dog food.
Think pets when renewing your Plates
We gladly accept item donations!
We also gladly accept donations of items such as food, kennels, dog toys, collars and leashes, garden hoses, and more.
The shelter is ALWAYS in need of cat litter, old newspapers, towels, blankets, and even kitten formula.
Cleaning supplies are welcome and will be put to good (and FREQUENT) use.
Heavy trash bags
Laundry detergent
Portable kennels
Detergent
Dog toys
Collars
Leashes
Garden hoses
Cat litter
Dry puppy food
Dry kitten food
Dog houses
Phone cards
Copy paper
Food dishes
Bleach
If you would like to donate any of these items, feel free stop by the shelter or call us at (812) 386-8079
Not sure what we need?
Use our Amazon Wish List OR our Chewy Wish List to order items for the shelter and have them delivered.
Harley’s Heart Fund
Gibson County Animal Services (GCAS) hosts its annual fall fundraiser in October, featuring LOTS of chili, hot dogs, vendors, dogs and cats available for adoption—however, the main event remains focused on raising money for Harley’s Heart Medical fund, named after Harley, who came to GCAS in need of extraordinary medical care. The fund provides for those animals needing emergency or intensive medical care
Much of Harley’s past is unclear. He arrived at GCAS in 2018, the victim of neglect. Weighing about 35 pounds, he was starving, severely dehydrated, and malnourished, living a miserable life on a chain. He was physically and literally “skin and bones.”
Unfortunately, he was missing a few of those bones—Harley arrived without his front right leg, possibly the result of being hit by a train and not receiving needed medical care at the time. What was left of his leg resembled the shape of a heart.
When Harley first arrived at GCAS six years ago, his medical needs outweighed what our facility could financially provide. The GCAS Board, staff, and volunteers decided to raise money to establish a medical fund for Harley and the other animals who arrive at GCAS requiring expensive medical care that our facility cannot normally afford. Harley’s Heart Fund was born, named after the sweet dog who carried the shape of a heart on the stub of his leg.
After receiving the medical care needed to stay alive, Harley continued to thrive, gaining weight—50 pounds which brought him up to an appropriate weight for his size, 85 pounds.
The light also came back into his eyes, and Harley learned to trust again.
His sweet nature caught the attention of a young couple who adopted Harley, making him part of their family in Montana and their wedding–Harley served as Best Man.
Harley enjoyed life, a life that would not have been possible for the lovable guy if not for Harley’s Heart Fund.
Sadly, Harley passed away in the fall of 2024 after overcoming many obstacles but living life to its doggie-fullest and being loved by his family and others here in Gibson County.
If you would like to donate to Harley’s Heart Fund, please mail your donation to the shelter (3840 S County Road 175 East, Princeton, IN 47670) or call the shelter at 812-385-8079.
