Many low-income pet parents face an impossible financial burden when their beloved cat or dog becomes sick or injured.
The cost of veterinary care has significantly increased over the past decade, with reports showing a rise of over 60% in prices, outpacing inflation and largely attributed to factors like rising medication costs, increased staff salaries, and the growing influence of corporate ownership in veterinary practices through private equity firms.
An average emergency veterinary visit can cost up to $250 for the initial evaluation.
Diagnostic tests, including bloodwork, x-rays, and ultrasound, can easily cost hundreds of dollars, not including the necessary surgery, treatment, or medications.
Emergency veterinary care can cost anywhere from $1,600 for a simple injury to upwards of $10,000 for something more complex.
Most low-income pet parents who cannot afford unexpected urgent veterinary care for their beloved furry family members are forced to surrender their pets to overcrowded shelters, euthanize them, or watch them suffer until the end. This is the heart-wrenching tragedy many loving and responsible pet parents face every day. π
Today, is Giving Tuesday, a significant day for charitable contributions. Your decision to donate is personal, driven by a belief in an organization's mission, trust in its people, and visible results.
The Emergency Fund helps provide emergency veterinary care for pets who need help NOW and can't wait for us to fundraise for them, like Cheddar who had a life threatening urinary blockage. (Read Cheddar's Full Story Here)
Each week, we feature a pet in need most; if we do not raise enough for that pet's medical care, we use funds from the Emergency Fund to cover the rest, like Kitty the Dog, whose eye was on the verge of rupturing. (Read Kitty The Dogβs Full Story Here)
Sometimes after a we have helped a pet get the urgent medical care they need; they develop post-op complications or need additional medications like another round of antibiotics, or pain-medication or additional surgery. We use funds from the Emergency Fund to cover those unexpected costs for pets like Rocket. One of the pins that was placed in Rocketβs heal during his second surgery had migrated and needed to be surgically removed. (Read Rocketβs Full Story Here)
The Emergency Fund provides crucial support for end-of-life care. These dear souls did not suffer, their families had the chance to say goodbye, and received meaningful memorials. π
Because of our incredible donors, so far this year we have helped over 80 pets get the medical care they needed. (Thatβs 15 more pets than last year!) π
The demand for our assistance has increased this year due to inflation and an unstable economy, impacting low-income families the most. We want to help more families' beloved pets, but that requires funding.π
Your decision to donate is personal, driven by a belief in an organization's mission, trust in its people, and visible results. Please join our mission and help save lives with a donation today!