((Hugs)) laced with strength and comfort Dr. D. ~
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Based on this, I searched FB for ādogs with CHFā groups - found only one that was not a āblogā (that one had had no activity for a year), and in the case of the other one, their first screening question was: ādo you agree NOT to sell OR donate medication?ā. SIGH
Will contact a local rescue next (tried reaching out yesterday but theyāre closed on Mondays.)
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@Dr_Doolittle, can you state where you are generally in the world (state maybe)?
Someone might know a rescue group or organization that could benefit from your meds that they can connect you with.
I am sorry that this is being so difficult.
Iām in Northern Virginia - and thank you! I very much appreciate your kindness and sympathy.
Since we lost Callie Iāve been staying busy with horse activities (competing and coaching), teaching my dog classes and taking care of my other dog ā but Iām in quite a blue funk today and canāt seem to stop crying 
I contacted the local rescue, they said they couldnāt accept medication unless it was sealed (understand), but they directed me to another local rescue; I just sent them an email.
I had a very abbreviated competition season because I had my hip replaced in May ā and Iāve been focusing most of my efforts on one particular star student who has been doing wonderfully! but I feel like I havenāt done much. l lost a few horse students through no fault of my own, training classes are not filling ā again, nothing that I did, or didnāt do!, but itās the time of year when I always go into a funk anyway; winter is coming, short days, etc.
I havenāt been able to bring myself to go pick up Callieās ashes. First world problems, for sure, but because I dedicate most of my time to helping people with their animals, I am feeling frustrated about this medication situation; I would just like to be able to āfind it a homeā where it can be of use to another dog and owner and save someone the cost ā if they have a sick dog, they are already suffering enough.
Really just venting here, but again ā your kindness means so much.
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Our vet took them and will give them to patients who are in financial difficulties. Not all vets will do this, but if not maybe a rescue shelter will . Sorrybabout your dog. Iām sure thereās a big hole in your life where he was.
Thank you. Our vet wouldnāt take them, Iāve now contacted two rescues that wonāt take them ā still working on it! 
Maybe post on a local Facebook page or 2, if you do FB.
I did, and they recommended the rescues as well ā Iām in touch with one that might be able to use the meds - confirmation pending!
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Iām so sorry for your loss ā and wow, cannot believe that response from your vet. 
If local rescues are out of the question, how about your townās local FB group? Every now and then I see someone in your situation post about excess medication they had for a lost pet. It is usually taken very quickly - I would imagine there is some personal risk in this, but if I had leftover medication, Iād likely do that as well if the vet wouldnāt take it.
Long ago a wonderful COTHer gave me her late horseās prescription of Previcox at a time in my life where I was destitute after $15k in unexpected vet bills. I never forgot that act of kindness.
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Already utilized Facebook ā responders referred me to local rescues who I contacted - unfortunately nobody among my Facebook friends/contacts had a need or knew of someone who did - or that wouldāve been a great option! A shame, since it wouldāve been a great way to help someone
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So - update!
A COTHer will take them! I am friends with her on Facebook, she saw my post and said she wants them and would pay for shipping ā so Iām sending them to her today 
(Not sure if anybody remembers Deltawave - she used to be active here, but is not anymore. )
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I LOVE Deltawave. I miss her posting so much!
But more important, I am so glad you found them a good home!
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Me too!!! 
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Wonderful news! I always enjoyed Deltawaveās posts.
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First, I am sorry for your loss. I understand why clinics and others are reluctant to take your donations. Sadly there are folks out there who are not well intentioned and clinics and rescues have to practice caution.
Secondly please add my best wishes and Hello to Deltawave
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So sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, depending on where you are located, clinics legally cannot take back medications from clients. As much as we would love to, the FDA says that once a medication leaves the building, we canāt take it back. This is why you canāt return medication to a clinic and get a refund, and also why we canāt take donations to give to other clients. If we took the medications as a donation, we would be considered to be acting as a āreverse distributorā, who are specifically licensed drug disposal companies, and that would be a huge legal problem. You could try rescues and shelters as youāve been doing, they often have much more relaxed rules, or local social media posts or groups to give directly to another pet owner. Some clinics will also give you the information of other clients they know could use the meds so you can arrange to give it directly to the other owner, but again, it depends on the laws where you are. If you absolutely canāt find anyone to take them, dispose of them at a drug disposal box or take back day to keep them from getting used unsafely.
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Understand. See above 
I found a home for the meds, so problem was resolved!
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