Instead of wedding favors...i want to donate to my local SPCA...

[ScrimpAndSave]

And I want to donate $1,000.

Do you think it is better just to hand them a check or should I purchase $500 worth of supplies that they have on their wish list (food, crates, blankets, cleaners)...and then give them a $500 check with it?

I like to know where my money is going...but I don't know if shelters get a better deal on things anyway. Hmm.

[PrincessPerky]

depends on if you would rather buy the 'stuff' or donate the cash...that and how well they spend money...I don't know anything about SPCA but you can look it up on the BBB to see how they will treat your cash.

You could also call and ask them.