We hear about all sorts of needs this time of year, including for animals. Here is a list of some items needed at area shelters. 

Baypath Humane Society

Immediate shelter needs: Blue Dawn (penguin on the front), canned dog food (Pedigree, Alpo Prime Cuts), canned cat food (Pate-style), large and medium Kongs, and paper towels. 

Also need:

• Canned Cat Food:  Friskies and 9 Lives Chicken, Chicken and Rice, Turkey, Turkey and Rice, Turkey and Giblets, and Mixed Grill
• Please, no salmon canned food for the cats.
• Dogs and Puppies: Any good quality loaf brand is great
• Cat Carriers
• Kong and Puzzle toys for Dogs
• Baby food: turkey, chicken, beef
• Blankets (no quilting or batting, please)
• Sheets and towels

Buddy Dog Humane Society

For the cats and kittens, its wishlist includes: 

• Science Diet dry food
• Canned cat food
• Non-clumping cat litter
• Blankets and Towels
• Cat toys
• Meat only baby food
• Newspapers

For the dogs and puppies, its wishlist includes: 

• Science Diet dry food
• Canned dog food
• Collars and leashes
• Rawhide bones
• Toys and Treats
• Blankets

Worcester Animal Rescue League, 139 Holden St., Worcester

Wish list items include:

• Dog and cat food (wet and dry for young and old animals)                  
• PetAg KMR Milk Replacer Food Supplements (for nursing kittens and puppies)
• blankets and towels (not pillows & sheets)
• cat and dog beds
• martingale collars
• belt collars with hook and eye for dogs (not the plastic snap collars)
• easy walk harnesses, gentle leaders.
• Furry mice and balls with bells
• stuffed animals for orphaned kittens to snuggle against
• Kongs
• Ruff Wear
• Nyla bones

If you know of another shelter or other items we didn't mention, please tell us in the comments.