Question re: Donating old meds to Animal Rescue Hospitals

[amaranthe]

:help: I think I remember reading a thread on the ICN a long time ago about people donating unused medication to their local animal hospitals to treat rescue animals. As I was cleaning out cabinets today, I found several bottles of abx to donate, (from when I started one, but had to be switched to something else). I called our local Animal Hospital to inquire about this, but the receptionist didnt know if they did that, and the Vet was busy and is suppossed to call me back next week. (My apologies for not being able to remember who wrote the thread or post!) :confused: But, my question is, was this just an idea of the OP's, or do most Animal Hosptials or Vets that do volunteer work for rescue animals accept them? (I just had never heard of this before, though I think it is a great idea that could help alot of animals.)
Just wondering if it would be legal? :loco: I mean, it seems like such a shame to throw stuff like that out!

OH! By the way, speaking of helping animals and people throwing stuff out, don't forget if you have old bedspreads, comforters, blankets, towels, etc. that the animal shelters can always use those!

My children's school does a fundraiser every year for the Humane Society. The local pizza place donates a pizza party to the class that collects the most donations for bleach, dog and cat food, old blankets and towels, trash bags, pet toys,flea and tick products, etc. The child who brings in the most also gets to go and adopt a pet for free. (And NO, my kids will never "win"! LOL!) But, all the kids love helping the animals and the extra incentive of possibly getting a free new pet is only icing on the cake for them. (Normally, at our Humane Society they charge $120, to cover shots and sterilization. But they even charge it for pets that were brought in that have already had all that!!!! :cussing: To me, that is just WRONG!!!)

Well, I am rambling now! Thanks again to the OP for posting about this and to you and anyone else that can answer my questions!

Wishing you all pain-free days,
Amaranthe

:cat: :bunny: :puppy:

[ICNDonna]

I would have some real doubts about the legality of this. You might ask your pharmacist.

Donna

[amaranthe]

I kind of thought so too when I read the original post a while back, but didnt know if things were different since it was for animals or not. :loco: But, I"m almost positive that not only did the OP talked about doing this, but others too. But, it has been years ago since I read it, so I cant be for sure. However, since this is a worldwide board, they may have been from another country where maybe it was legal. :loco: ??? But, that is a good idea about asking the Pharmacist! I'll do that right now! Thanks for the idea!

[amaranthe]

Nope.....it's not legal! I guess the OP must have had the IDEA to do it, instead of has actually BEEN doing it. Oh well,! Still...whoever had the idea, it was a good thought!

Thanks for your reply, Donna, and for all the hard work you do here on the boards! You are very appreciated!

Sincerely,
Amaranthe

[waterflow]

Imagine it works the same as people meds. Once it expired throw it out. I did hear last year how a company was selling expired pet meds (cheap) and some of the pets had died from using it. Of course if there were no meds left in the world and it meant life or death then it would be a different story. I use my old towels sheets ect for the cats. they sure do come in handy. had tones I never threw away years before and so glad I hand't.

[mary124]

Every year at Christmas time I donate to the shelters a big bag each of dog food, catfood and litter. This is in memories of my babies.