Now through August 23, CENTURY 21 Alliance Group invites the public to help homeless animals in Northwest Indiana with a donation to the real estate agency’s pet care items drive.

Hosted as part of United Way of Porter County’s Day of Caring, the drive benefits local animal rescue Lakeshore PAWS. Donations will be used to feed and care for the homeless animals rescued by the nonprofit organization while the animals wait to find a forever home.

Donations can be dropped off from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday in the lobby of the real estate agency’s office, 450 Lincolnway, Suite 200, Valparaiso.

Donations also will be accepted at the other participating businesses: Rusthead Design and Simko Signs, 1459 S State Rd 2, Valparaiso.

The following is a list of suggested and preferred products for donation, but all brands of pet food, treats, toys or care items, and any other donations are appreciated:

Food

• Nature’s Domain Pet Food (available at Costco stores)

• Grain-free Dog Treats

• Peanut Butter

• Canned Pumpkin

• Friskies Pate Canned Cat Food

Toys

• Nylabone Products

• Kong Products

• Stuffed Toys

• Water Bottle Crunchers Toys

• Jolly Pet Romp-n-Roll Balls

• Jolly Pet Teaser Balls

• Toy Shoppe Turbo Scratcher

• ToyShoppe 6 Wacky Wands

• ToyShoppe Scratcher Pole with Danglers

Other Pet Care Items

• Premier Pet Collars (all sizes)

• Dog and Cat Beds (all types and sizes)

• Crates (all types and sizes)

• Cat Travel Carriers

• Exercise Pens

• Litter Boxes

• Scoopable Litter

• Blankets

• Towels

• Gallons of Water

• Dawn Dish Soap

For more information on the pet care items drive, call CENTURY 21 Alliance Group at (219) 462-2090. To learn more about Lakeshore PAWS, visit www.lakeshorePAWS.org.