Girl Scout Troop 60279 of Long Beach Island will be stationed outside the Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School in Surf City on Thursday, Dec. 1 to collect donations for the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter. The troop plans to be on the north side of the school building from 3 to 4 p.m.

Items of need for the shelter animals include towels, washcloths, fleeces and other blankets, pet food, treats and toys. Monetary donations are also appreciated.

No rawhides, kids toys, plastic toys, pillows or down comforters, the troop requests.