Where Can I Apply For Funding for an Injured Cat?

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We're a small dog rescue in Shasta, California, but came across a cat yesterday that we're going to take in and try to find some care for.  His name is Ahab.  He was a feral cat that was being taken in, fed, and domesticated by a Good Samaritan.  Sadly, Ahab got into the engine compartment of her family truck without anyone knowing it, and when the truck was started Ahab was sucked into the engine and injured.  He seems to have ligature and nerve damage to his right rear and left front legs.  He can still hobble around, and can eat, drink water and eliminate in a litter box without too much trouble, so we believe he can be rehabilitated.  We are in need of funding however to help pay for his vet bills and physical therapy. We're a "no kill' facility, and will keep Ahab until he is well, neutered, and made ready for adoption. Could you help us find funding resources to assist this cat?

Ragdoll Kitty · Accepted Answer

My strong suggestion is to find private funding.  (Hope the Good Samaritan will chip in).

Here are some websites that may help you find funding.  The last is my vet (hope she, Dr. Merrill, doesn't hate me for this).  They are so good at rescuing animals though.  She's taken in a litter of sick kittens, a dog with serious problems & has to eat standing on its hind legs - and on and on.  Maybe they'll help with a donation?  

I would also call local vets to see if *they* would make a donation too.  Tell them you will publicly acknowledge their generosity.  (Then do so).  Will the vet who treated this kitty pitch in?  Every little bit helps.  A hundred here, a hundred there could easily add up to the vet bills....

Also get your Marketing hat on!  Put up a picture of the kitty and it's story - along with a plea for donations.  There are some big-hearted people out there!  Also contact your local TV, Radio and newpapers.  They often sponser free community interest items and are much further ranging than the local signs.

Thanks so much for ALL your good work!

www.hsus.org    The Humane Society of the US.  
www.catcare.com
www.littlebigcat.com
http://www.thecatsite.com/forums/...
http://web.vet.cornell.edu/public/fhc/fe...      Cornell Feline Health Center
www.aahanet.org   American Animal Hospital Association:
http://www.catinfo.org
http://www.vas-awareness.org/ 
www.vin.com
http://www.wahosp.com/  (my vet, who often rescues)

talented mrs v · Answer

I know they are out there.  Have you tried contacting the ASPCA or HSUS for recommendations?  I don't know how things work in Cali., but here in WI shelters sometimes take up donations...set up a fund at a bank and get word out in the news & flyers, set up donation cans at businesses, etc.  Sometimes vets will even do treatment pro bono or charge only for supplies needed.  Good Luck!

redunicorn · Answer

Put it on your website or make signs. You might have other good Samaritans donate some pocket change.

*~HoNeYBeE~* · Answer

try to find if there are any facilities around that maybe are just for cat rehab, you said you worked mostly with small dogs, so maybe there's one for cats

bill j · Answer

university of Calif.  Davis...try that and go from there, they go all over the state for bats and everything else

twinsisterwendy · Answer

where is his good samaritan?

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