Animal shelters are always asking for donations in the form of dog food, cat food, kitty liter, and of course money. This might be a new avenue to help the animals. Have a local scrap day, have the local yard throw some additional profits your way, and you will have a whole new group of individuals that might be willing to donate. I am sure members of this forum would have some great ideas to push start a drive such as this. Just an idea.