Thursday, January 10, 2013

Grants or loans For Pet Rescues And Sanctuaries

Many pet rescues and animal sanctuaries rely on grants to save animals.


Rescuing unwanted animals or giving them sanctuary is rewarding but expensive work. Adoption fees often do not cover the bills for veterinary care, rehabilitation, or spaying and neutering. Needless to say, feeding animals is a daily expense. Some rescued pets may never be adopted because of age or health issues, but they must still be taken care of. Fortunately, there are grants available to ease some of this financial burden.


Petco Foundation


The foundational arm of pet-supply company Petco gives grants to 501(c)3 nonprofit pet rescues in need of funds to continue their work. According to its website, the Petco Foundation has given away $60 million in grants to 6,200 organizations since 2000. Applicants must set up an account and provide a letter-of-inquiry. This includes a description of the project or need for funding and the type of support requested, along with the nonprofit group's mission statement. Decisions regarding the application request are made after a review process of two to three months, and checks are mailed out to the organization within a few weeks of approval.


Petco Foundation


9125 Rehco Road


San Diego, CA 92121


petco.com


Second Chance Fund


The Second Chance Fund, operated by the American Humane Association, helps give abused or neglected animals a new chance at life. Shelters and rescue groups that belong to the American Humane Association may apply for the grants, which are awarded regularly if funding is available. Funding is limited to $2,000 a year for any group and is awarded for temporary care of pets while they await permanent adoption. Monies cannot be used for routine veterinary care or training but can be used for veterinary procedures to help an animal that is a victim of neglect or abuse to recover and become adoptable.


Second Chance Fund


American Humane Association


63 Inverness Dr. East


Englewood, CO 80112


800-227-4645


americanhumane.org


The Animal Rescue Site


In conjunction with Petfinder.com, the Animal Rescue Site provides grants of varying amounts for pet rescues. This organization gives out an annual $100,000 Shelter Challenge grant, and state rescue organizations may also win their periodic $1,000 grants. All grants must go to nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations that rescue animals, and the proceeds may be used for veterinary bills, spaying and neutering, feeding or improving facilities. The winners are chosen by their supporters, who may vote daily for their favorite rescue group or organization. Only one vote per day per computer is accepted.


theanimalrescuesite.com









Related posts



    Grants are available to help fund shelters for stray animals.Animal rescue shelters provide life-saving services to lost pets and stray animals, and give people the ability to adopt abandoned pets...
    Rescue grants help animal rescue organizations give homes to abandoned dogs.Rescue groups help the community by providing treatment for abandoned and abused dogs and cats, running shelters and wor...
    Find grants for humane organizations promoting animal welfare.For humane organizations, including animal shelters and animal welfare agencies, the need for funds to care for its charges seems neve...
    Grants for Cat Rescue OrganizationCat rescue organizations are devoted to getting cats off the streets and out of unsanitary or otherwise unsuitable homes. These organizations provide cats with fo...
    Find grants to help animal shelters care for homeless pets.For animal shelters, the welfare of the unwanted or stray pets in their care is a primary concern. Providing food, veterinary care, a hea...