Donate Goods to Animal Aid
Donating goods is a practical and meaningful way to support Animal Aid. Whether you are a local business with excess stock, a shop preparing to close, or an individual downsizing your home, your donated items can help raise vital funds through our op shops or directly support the animals in our care.
Gifts in Kind
We are always in need for in-kind donations including everyday essentials such as food and bedding, but also items that may not be seen as necessities; items which we know will either improve an animal’s time with us, enhance our ability to provide our services or help increase the awareness of our important work.
We use blankets and towels in all of our departments at Animal Aid. Second hand items in a reasonably good condition are very appreciated. Unfortunately we cannot take any items that are padded including doonas, sleeping bags, pillows or mattresses of any kind.
Business stock donations
If your business has old, excess or end-of-line stock, we would love to hear from you. Donating stock to Animal Aid is a simple way to give useful items a second life while supporting animal welfare in the community.
We can accept a wide range of suitable goods for our op shops and shelter, and can provide an acknowledgement letter outlining the items donated and the estimated value provided, where applicable, for your accounting records.
This may be helpful for businesses that are clearing stock, relocating, closing down, or simply looking for a meaningful way to reduce waste and support a local charity.
Op shop donations and household goods
If you are downsizing, moving house, clearing a property or managing excess household goods, Animal Aid may be able to help.
Depending on the items, location and access requirements, our team can discuss collection options and help coordinate drivers, vans and volunteers to remove suitable goods from your space. We understand that every situation is different, and will work with you to find a practical approach where possible.
Before confirming a collection, we may ask for some details about the items available, their condition, the volume of goods, parking access and any specific removal requirements. This helps us plan safely and make sure the donation can be used in a way that genuinely supports our work.
We have opportunity shops in Croydon South, Blackburn South and Bairnsdale. See below for further details.
Partner with Animal Aid
We welcome conversations with businesses, retailers and community members who would like to support Animal Aid through donated goods, stock, supplies or other opportunities.
If you have items to donate, business stock to clear, or an idea that could create a mutually beneficial partnership, please get in touch with our team. We would be happy to discuss what you have available and how your support could help animals in need.
Goods Donation FAQs
What kind of goods can I donate?
Animal Aid may be able to accept a range of suitable items for our op shops or shelter, including household goods, retail stock, supplies, furniture, pet items and other saleable or useful goods.
Suitability depends on the type, condition and volume of items, as well as our current capacity and needs.
Can businesses donate excess stock?
Yes. We welcome enquiries from businesses, retailers and shops that have excess, old, end-of-line or closing down stock to donate.
Donating stock to Animal Aid can help give useful items a second life while supporting animal welfare in the community.
Can you provide an acknowledgement letter?
Yes. Where applicable, Animal Aid can provide an acknowledgement letter outlining the goods donated and the estimated value provided by the donor.
This may assist businesses with their accounting records. We recommend speaking with your accountant or financial adviser about how this applies to your circumstances.
Can Animal Aid collect donated goods?
In some cases, yes. If you are downsizing, moving, clearing a property, or have a larger volume of suitable goods, our team may be able to discuss collection options.
Collection depends on the items, location, access requirements and availability of drivers, vans and volunteers.
What information do you need before confirming a collection?
Before confirming a collection, we may ask for details about the items available, their condition, the approximate volume of goods, parking access and any specific removal requirements.
This helps us plan safely and make sure the donation can be used in a way that genuinely supports our work.
Do goods need to be in good condition?
Yes. Donated goods should be clean, safe and in saleable or usable condition. Items that are damaged, heavily worn, unsafe, incomplete or unsuitable may not be accepted.
Can I donate furniture?
Furniture may be accepted depending on its condition, size, location and our ability to collect or store it. Please get in touch with details and photos so our team can assess whether we can assist.
Can I donate pet supplies?
Yes, suitable pet supplies may be helpful for our shelter animals or op shops. This may include clean bedding, leads, collars, toys, food, litter or other animal care items, depending on current needs.
Please contact us first if you have a large quantity or specialised items to donate.
What if I am clearing out a shop, office or home?
Please get in touch with our team. We may be able to discuss a practical approach for larger donations, including collection options, timing and any access requirements.
How do I enquire about donating goods?
Please contact Animal Aid with a brief description of the goods you would like to donate, including photos where possible, the approximate quantity, your location and whether collection is required.
Our team will review the details and let you know whether the items are suitable for our op shops, shelter or another area of our work.
Animal Aid Opportunity Shops
Thanks to the dedication of our team of fantastic volunteers, Animal Aid is able to operate several Op Shops. The income generated by the sale of second hand goods helps support the important animal welfare work carried out at our Coldstream, Bairnsdale and Sale facilities. We accept items and goods in reasonable condition for re-sale in our Opportunity Shops. Donations of goods can be made at our shelters or directly to our Op Shops. Sadly, Many items are in such bad condition we have to dispose of them as they too damaged to either be safe and functional. The disposal of such items costs Animal Aid significant funds every year.
Croydon Opportunity Shop
506 Dorset Road Croydon South
03 9723 9551
Trading Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:30am-3:30pm
Saturday: 9:30am-1:00pm
Closed Sunday
Blackburn Opportunity Shop
130 Canterbury Road Blackburn
03 9877 4271
Trading Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:00am-3:30pm
Saturday: 9:30am-1:00pm
Closed Sunday
Bairnsdale Opportunity Shop
13 Bailey Street Bairnsdale
03 5152 7682
Trading Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9am-3:30pm
Saturday: 9am-12:30pm
Closed Sunday