If you are interested in joining our Paws On Therapy dog teams or in volunteering in any way, please contact Patsy Swendson at
210-273-6471 or
by

For applications and information about our dog training program please contact:
Karen Minson
210-325-3019

Comfort Supplies Needed For K-9 Handlers

Soldiers’ Angels Care Package Suggestions
(Compiled from multiple lists,
but probably still not complete!)

*****indicates most frequently requested items

Food Items Toilet Articles Other Items

*****Beef jerky
Instant soups
Hard candy
Chocolate candy
*****Slim jims
Cookies
Crackers
*****Chex mix
*****Nuts
*****Trail mix
Chips
Doritos
Salsa
Gum
Microwave popcorn
Breath mints
Dried fruit
Canned fruit (pop-tops)
Granola/cereal bars
Dry cereal
Tuna packs
Chicken packs
Spices, condiments
Summer sausage
Snack Cakes
Easy Mac and Cheese
Sunflower seeds
Instant coffee
Hot chocolate mix
Tea bags
*****Gatorade powder
Kool Aid (w/sugar)
Easy Cheese
Pudding cups
Instant oatmeal
Instant grits
Ramen noodles
Ragu express
Juice boxes
Sunscreen
Chapstick
Insect repellant
Eye drops
Cough/cold meds
Advil/Tylenol
Toilet paper
deodorant
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Body wash
Shampoo
Conditioner
Dental floss
Mouthwash
Deodorant
Bar soap
Laundry soap
Gel innersoles
Cotton balls
Q-tips
Contact lens cleaner
Hand sanitizer
*****After shave lotion
Cologne
Feminine hygiene products
Brush
Comb
Hairspray
Hair gel
Hairbands/clips
Nail clippers
Nail file
Nail polish
Body powder
Foot powder
Body lotion
Kleenex
*****Toilet paper
Nasal spray
Antacids
Socks
Undershirts
Underwear
Disposable razors
Shave gel/foam
Antibacterial wipes
Cooling bandannas
Clorox wipes
Plain black sunglasses
*****Sand scarf
Frisbee
Nerf balls, etc.
Beach toys
Electronic games
Playing cards
AT&T phone cards
CD player
CDs
DVDs
*****Books
*****Magazines
*****Water guns
Beach balls
Envelopes and paper
Sewing kits
Small mirror
Wash cloth
Towel
Small flashlight or booklight
Disposable camera
Batteries size_____
Zip lock bags
Cigarettes, Copenhagen
Word puzzles
Board games
Mister bottles
Plastic Silverware

Notes:

  • Food items are by far the most popular request!

  • Canteens hold 1 quart. If you send a 2 quart mix such as Crystal Light, send a jug, too!

  • No pork or pork products, alcohol, pornography or glass containers.

  • No chocolate after May and before September.

  • Don't forget plastic silverware.

  • Put liquids and scented items in Zip Lock bags.

Items for the dogs themselves

  • doggles (dog goggles - see graphic)

  • booties (dog boots - see graphic)

  • cooling vest [most of year]

  • collapsible water bowl

  • oatmeal shampoo

  • tennis balls

  • kongs

  • groomers/shears

  • nail trimmers

  • squeak toys

  • all natural jerky [chicken, beef, turkey]