Support Manchester Animal Shelter

Every adoption, rescue, and recovery story at Manchester Animal Shelter happens because people in the community choose to help. Whether you give your time, donate supplies, or contribute financially, your support directly helps animals receive care, safety, and a second chance.



Friends of the Manchester Animal Shelter (FMAS) is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization serving Manchester and surrounding communities since 1996. Your support helps provide shelter, food, medical care, and adoption services for animals who need it most.

Choose the Way You Want to Help

There are many ways to support the shelter. Some people choose to donate financially, while others give their time or contribute supplies the animals need every day.



Use the options below to find the path that works best for you.

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Donate

Financial donations help provide food, medical care, enrichment, and shelter for animals currently living at Manchester Animal Shelter. Supporters can give once or choose ongoing monthly donations that help sustain shelter operations throughout the year.

Volunteer

Volunteers play an important role in daily shelter operations, helping with animal care, events, and community outreach. Volunteering is one of the most direct ways to support animals while spending time at the shelter.

Supply Wishlist

Animals arriving at the shelter often need basic supplies such as food, bedding, toys, and cleaning materials. Donating items from the shelter’s wishlist helps ensure animals remain comfortable and cared for while waiting for adoption.

Planned Giving

Some supporters choose to help animals long into the future by including Manchester Animal Shelter in their estate plans. Planned gifts can help sustain shelter programs for years to come.

Commemorative Bricks

Supporters can honor a beloved pet, family member, or friend with a commemorative brick at the shelter. These permanent tributes celebrate the bond between people and animals while supporting shelter programs.

Local Impact in Manchester

Support from the community helps Manchester Animal Shelter care for thousands of animals over time and maintain programs that support both pets and their families.


Contributions from donors, volunteers, and supporters allow the shelter to:

  • Provide daily care for animals awaiting adoption
  • Support community programs such as the pet food pantry
  • Maintain safe shelter facilities for animals in need
  • Connect animals with new homes across the Manchester region