Donating Stuffed Animals

[Anonymous]

A few years ago someone in my neighborhood hosted a stuffie adoption event- sort of like a lemonade stand but for free stuffies. They all had names and background stories. It was so cute and I’ve wanted to do something similar. Sadly I can’t get it together to do it!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Animal shelters maybe?

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[Anonymous]

Trash Nothing.

[Anonymous]

HumaneTogether Thrift & Gift on East Gude Drive in Rockville accepts stuffed animals

[Anonymous]

A few years ago I donated a huge number of stuffed animals to A Wider Circle (Silver Spring.) You could try there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A few years ago someone in my neighborhood hosted a stuffie adoption event- sort of like a lemonade stand but for free stuffies. They all had names and background stories. It was so cute and I’ve wanted to do something similar. Sadly I can’t get it together to do it!

Our local elementary school does this at their end of year carnival. The PTA takes donations and then washes/dries them as needed, then sets up an adoption booth. They might just be "free" or the kids might spend tickets they win at games, I am not sure. I've also had good luck taking stuffed animals to free swaps around town. Our homeschool group does one at a public park and everyone is welcome to take things. Our town also hosts one once a month after the farmer's market.

If you are wondering about a thrift store, the best thing to do is actually go in the store and see what they are selling. I was hesitant to take any to Goodwill until I looked inside. They had some very sorry ones for sale. Even my free swap rejects were better than what they were currently selling, so I dropped them off.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Animal shelters maybe?

Definitely call first. I volunteer at my county shelter and we could/would not take them.

[Anonymous]

The libraries this month in Alexandria are taking them too.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Police and fire may, but call first.

They want new ones, not ones kids have wiped cooties on, drooled on, etc.

My spouse is a LEO and I assure you they accept clean, used stuffed animals.

My spouse is as well. New critters only

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Where is a good place to donate old stuffed animals? Specifically in Montgomery County.

You could have a yard sale. We got a few from there and they were all clean

+1 We did a free yard “sale” recently and gave away a bunch of stuffed animals.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Animal shelters maybe?

Definitely call first. I volunteer at my county shelter and we could/would not take them.

+1. These can be choking hazards for dogs, especially the eyes.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Police and fire may, but call first.

They want new ones, not ones kids have wiped cooties on, drooled on, etc.

My spouse is a LEO and I assure you they accept clean, used stuffed animals.

My spouse is as well. New critters only

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Anonymous wrote:Police and fire may, but call first.

They want new ones, not ones kids have wiped cooties on, drooled on, etc.

My spouse is a LEO and I assure you they accept clean, used stuffed animals.

Gross.. You don't know where they've been.

Trust me, when you and your child are ever in the type of situation to receive one of these, it’ll be the very last thing on your mind.

Trust me...I donate to local women/children's centers, local school counselors, Goodwill, and Salvation Army. I only give new ones that I buy for that purpose and a few that only sat on a school shelf. Poor kids and abused kids deserve clean, unused stuffed animals to hug.

What would you donate new stuffed animals to places like Goodwill that will just sell them for much less? Just give Goodwill a check.

PP here. I included Goodwill because I do donate used clothing to them and understand how they operate. I stand by my comment that poor and a used kids deserve clean, unused stuffed animals to hug

[Anonymous]

Some are washable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Where is a good place to donate old stuffed animals? Specifically in Montgomery County.

Most won't take them.
Try Toys For Tots in the winter before Xmas.