When you're looking for charities to support, animal shelters and rescues tend to be a favorite—especially among pet parents. (After all, if your house is already full of furry friends, it's a wonderful way to support other animals as they look for their forever homes.) And fortunately, many of the things animal shelters need are often things you may already have at home.

Check out these common household items that you can donate to help out the animals (and the volunteers) at your local animal shelter.

Before you shop or drop by with supplies, check the individual animal shelter's website to understand what they need. Some shelters may have particular requests as far as types of food, dishes, or other items they will use—and you'll want to make sure that your donation will be a big help

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