Gift a Christmas treat to a dog or cat in need with Mayo SPCA’s Santa wish list 2026
Mayo SPCA are asking the community to help their dogs and cats in their shelters this Christmas period
Christmas is fast approaching and the dogs and cats in Mayo shelters are hoping for some love from the community.
With this in mind, Mayo SPCA has released their Santa Paws Christmas wish list in the hopes of treating their animals during the festive period.
Donations will be sent directly to the Mayo SPCA CLG sanctuary for dogs and cats that are without a loving home this Christmas.
Those who may not be in a position to adopt at this time or maybe have already adopted from the shelter, are encouraged to help the shelter if they are in a position to.
Mayo SPCA said: “As always we sincerely appreciate all your support and efforts as this goes a long way to helping us help the animal’s in their time of need whilst they await their furever homes.
“Thank you in advance from the bottom of our hearts and paws in contributing to the Santa Paws Wish List 2026”.
Mayo SPCA ask that if you are bringing a donation of physical items into the shelter, consider including in your donation a tin or box of Celebrations/Heroes/Roses (or any of chocolates/biscuits that are on offer for Christmas in your local shop) for the volunteers giving their time over the Christmas period.
Items which will be greatly appreciated and accepted by the sanctuary are listed below:
- Cat litter
- Cat and dog treats, see examples below
- Puppy dry food
- Whiskers cat food
- Sensitive wet cat food
- Mother and kitten dry food
- Dog and cat toys for all ages
- Kitchen roll and washing powder
Below is a list of specific goodies on the Mayo SPCA Christmas wish list for their dogs:
- Turkey Dog Treats
- Holiday Gingerbread Man
- Christmas Sweater Harness
- Reindeer Shakers
For their cats, see below a list of requested goodies:
- Salmon Cat Treats
- Gingerbread Scratching Tunnel
- Cat Toy Holiday Mouse
- Christmas Angel with Catnip
- Holiday Crackles Santa Kitty
Volunteers specially selected some examples for people who would like to add one or more ‘bigger’ gifts under the tree for the sanctuary animals, see below:
- A Woofland Dog Park gift card
- An Oracle Dogs gift card
- XL Bed with mesh cover
- Royal Canin Veterinary Gastrointestinal Food – Upset tummies are common for newly rescued animals
- WAHL Pet Grooming Kit
- Star Gift: Feber Gus the Caterpillar Outdoor Play Tunnel - The dogs will love one in the outdoor dog play area!
Each item is linked on the Christmas wish list page so you can purchase the items directly online. Access the items through the link here.
If you’re not sure what to buy, the organisation says that a simple monetary donation is always hugely appreciated.
“Every euro helps the rescue towards vaccinations, neutering, microchipping, veterinary treatment and the daily care of animals who have nowhere else to go,” Mayo SPCA said.
You can donate via their iDonate and PayPal links on their Donate page.