I was browsing the Humane Society Silicon Valley website and found this great donation idea. They have special raised beds for the shelter dogs that keeps them off the hard cement floor. The don't have enough for all the kennels so they've set up a donation system with the manufacturer here: http://www.kuranda.com/shop/donate.asp?intShelterID=1338&strFormStage=b

I think they can ship to anywhere, so if you're looking for a great gift for your local shelter or you'd just like to donate to this one, I think this is a cool choice!

And if you'd like to donate other items, here's what else the SVHS needs (I'm guessing your local shelter could use something similar) http://www.hssv.org/JOIN_US/DONATIONS/wish_list.htm

I know where my shredded junk mail is going!