Can you deduct pet food, treats, shampoo & conditioner, and toys on your income tax if it was donated to a local animal shelter?

[Mike9241]

if the shelter is a public charity, the donations are deductible if you meet the substantiation requirements:

value less than $250 receipt  and written records as to what was donated

value $250-$500 written acknowledgment from the charity and the same requirement as to your records

value $501 - $5,000 - same qs for $250-$400 + you must file form 8283

over $5,000 same as value $501 -$5,000 plus a qualified appraisal