In November 2014, this sweet girl Nina was at Chicago Animal Care and Control and was looking for her furever home. Time was running out! Our founder, Elizabeth saw her plight and wanted to save this sweet furbaby before it was too late…

Memorial Day weekend is filled with fun, festive celebrations with your loved ones, including your furry best friends. And with many of these celebrations and events taking place outside (including backyard BBQs), it’s important to consider holiday pet safety. Here’s some tips to keep your pet safe this holiday weekend…

The Emergency Fund recently helped a young cat in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Prescott; a very playful kitten had a severe case of kitten “Zoomies,” when hefell off a high cabinet and injured his back leg severely…

Michael VanZetta from PiZetta Media podcast, “Content with a Cause” is dedicated to authentic storytelling, spotlighting the unsung heroes on the frontlines, the impactful work of nonprofits, and the personal journeys of those navigating mental health challenges.

Rocket's mom contacted us last week; she was worried that one of Rocket's pins from his surgery in his back right ankle was poking through his skin!!! Rocket had been badly injured last November after escaping outside…

Unfortunately, not all stories have a happy ending. Little Bitty’s elderly parents contacted us last week; their 12-year-old kitty wasn’t doing well. Bitty was having trouble breathing, and she started flopping around on the floor, terrifying her parents. Due to the urgency of Bitty’s declining condition, we used funds from the Emergency Fund to get her into a Veterinary hospital ASAP!

It is unfortunate that thousands of pets go missing each year and are never reunited with their families due to a lack of identification. 😿

July 4th celebrations are just a few months away. Did you know that more dogs and cats go missing on July 4th than any other day due to the sights and sounds of fireworks?

There are far more cats and dogs in need of emergency veterinary care than For The Love Of Alex can help alone. Here are some other organizations that we refer pet owners to when we are unable to help.

Thank you for caring about saving the lives of cats and dogs in need. We always need donations to cover veterinary care, but if you can't afford to donate right now, there are still many ways to help!

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February is Pet Dental Health Month, an essential and often overlooked observance for pet parents. While it may not be as widely celebrated as other pet-related events, such as adoption or appreciation days, it holds significant importance...

Kane was one of our recent Secret Santa recipients. We contacted Kane's grandpa to see if Kane needed anything specific, and he asked if we could get Kane a much-needed spa day…

These 65 precious furbabies were helped in 2023 with their urgent and life-saving veterinary care.

Because of kind and generous animal lovers like you, these pets' lives were furever changed! 

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10 years ago, this beautiful soul founded For The Love Of Alex. We continue Elizabeth's mission daily to help pets and their families.

RIP, dear Elizabeth, and your beloved Alex. 🐈

Many responsible pet owners face financial challenges when their beloved pet gets injured or suddenly becomes sick. Though these families provide day-to-day necessities and routine veterinary care for their pets, an emergency veterinary visit can easily cost thousands of dollars…

Selling an unwanted vehicle can be a hassle, but donating it to For The Love Of Alex couldn’t be easier! Simply provide a clean title, and we’ll take care of the pick-up and donation receipt…

Many responsible pet owners face financial challenges when their beloved pet gets injured or suddenly becomes sick. Though these families provide day-to-day necessities and routine veterinary care for their pets, an emergency veterinary visit can easily cost thousands of dollars…

This year enjoy the fun side of giving to pets in need. As a loyal donor you’ve shared pet parent’s pain and worry. You’ve sent many prayers and shown compassion week after week. We know your continued concern can sometimes weigh heavy on the most generous of hearts. Being a Secret Santa can lift your spirits like no other form of giving.

You can help us raise up to $10,000 for pets needing urgent and lifesaving veterinary care at ZERO cost to you!

Download the free WoofTrax app, choose to walk for “For the Love of Alex Inc.” and join the 2023 STEP UP FOR SHELTERS Challenge. 🏆

Most pet parents share an intense love and bond with their animal companions. A pet is not “just a dog,” “just a cat,” or "just an animal," but rather a beloved family member, bringing companionship to our lives.

The loss of a pet can often feel overwhelming and trigger all sorts of painful and difficult emotions. A beautiful way to memorialize your pets life is to start a fundraiser to help other pet parents with the cost of urgent veterinary care..