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Your gift saves lives!

Shelters all over California depend on Muttville to rescue their older dogs – dogs that otherwise would be the first to be euthanized. And we depend on you! Muttville gets over 80% of its budget from individual donors like you. And 83 cents of every dollar goes to the dogs.

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so your contribution is deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Please consult your tax advisor.

If you’d prefer to write a check, please make it payable to Muttville and send it to:
Muttville
P.O. Box 410207
San Francisco, CA 94141

We never share any information about our donors, but may publicly recognize individuals on our website or other electronic or print materials. Email donations@muttville.org if you would prefer your gifts to Muttville to be excluded from any public disclosures. Read our full Donor Privacy Policy.

Muttville is a GuideStar Platinum Participant and Four Star Charity Navigator Charity.

Planned giving

When you include Muttville in your estate plans, you leave a legacy of love. Your generosity ensures that the work you care about continues, and wonderful senior dogs get a second chance. Learn more.

Donor-advised fund

A donor-advised fund, which is like a charitable savings account, gives you the flexibility to recommend how much and how often money is granted to Muttville and other qualified charities. You can recommend a grant or recurring grants now to make an immediate impact or use your fund as a tool for future charitable gifts. Learn more.

Matching gifts

Did you know that many companies will match donations made by employees? Some companies will even match your Muttville volunteer hours with a grant! This is a great way to double or triple your impact on the mutts. Use the search bar below to find out if your company participates in a matching gift program.

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In-kind donations

Thank you for your interest in donating supplies for the mutts! In an effort to keep Muttville and our community safe, we are unable to receive any used donation drop-offs at this time. However, the mutts still need your support! Please visit our Amazon Wishlist to have a gift sent directly to HQ.

If you have any brand new items still in their packaging, we are accepting donations on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at our facility from 10AM to 4PM.

Thank you for supporting the old mutts during this difficult time! COVID‑19 concerns restrict the kinds of donations we can accept.

WE CAN TAKE:
Unopened dog food that is not expired
Brand new:
      Dog beds
      Collars
      Leashes
      Harnesses
      Dog sweaters
      Poop bags

WE CAN’T TAKE:
Used bedding
Towels
Sheets
Used dog supplies
Open or expired dog food
Electronics

Other ways to support Muttville

Donate something on our wishlist

We've created a wishlist on Amazon, where you'll find an assortment of items the mutts are longing for. Just add to your cart and select our address at checkout to have your selection(s) sent directly to us.

Amazon wishlist

Many thanks for your generosity!

Large volume donations from groups, businesses/corporations, or organizations, please email us at donations@muttville.org.

Include Muttville in your estate planning

A planned gift is a wonderful way to create a lasting legacy for Muttville, helping us continue our mission for many years to come — to change the way the world thinks about and treats older dogs and to create better lives for them though rescue, foster, adoption and hospice. Learn more.

Donate stock or other securities

To donate stock or other securities, please email donations@muttville.org so we can give you the information you'll need to initiate the transfer from your brokerage account. Please include your full name and address, and the number of shares and name of the stock in your email, so we can properly identify the transfer when it occurs.

Donate your car, truck, RV, motorcycle or boat

Car Donation Services makes it easy for you to donate your car, truck, RV, motorcycle or boat to Muttville. Fill out this form to donate your vehicle to Muttville. Once your vehicle is accepted, they'll send you the necessary forms and arrange to pick up your vehicle and sell it for you. It's easier than selling it yourself! Muttville get the proceeds from the sale. You get a tax deduction.

Donate by shopping at Amazon

Ever buy stuff at Amazon? Their charitable arm, AmazonSmile, will donate 0.5% of eligible purchases to the charity of your choice. Just register Muttville as your charity of choice, and shop at smile.amazon.com instead of amazon.com (exact same prices and selection as the main site, no additional cost to you), and we'll get that 0.5%!

Muttville

Donate household goods via Community Thrift

Do you have old clothes, appliances, furniture or other goods that you are looking to donate? Donate them to Community Thrift Store at 623 Valencia Street in SF and they will give back to Muttville! Just tell them that you are making the donation in Muttville's name so they can track it. For more information visit the Community Thrift Store website.

Where your money goes

We spend an average of $1,600 to prepare each rescued senior dog for adoption.