Our partnership with Olympia, Washington–based org Concern For Animals is a very special one, and a first for both CFA and The Hansel Foundation! CFA is all about keeping people with their pets, with programs ranging from veterinary bill assistance to pet food banks to resources for domestic violence survivors who need a safety net for both them and their pets.
CFA regularly provides vet vouchers averaging between $200–400 for low-income families in their community, for non-routine and emergency medical, as well as a special vet voucher program for senior citizens and their pets. This year, we sponsored their first fund specifically focused on vet vouchers for families of pit bull-type dogs! Our whole mission is to give an extra boost to the dogs (and their people!) who are most in need of support, and this was an incredible way to do just that.
We’re thrilled to report our grant made vet care more affordable for 19 pit bull-type dogs and their families across western Washington. Broken down further: seven emergency medical cases, 10 non-emergency but non-routine cases (think: lameness, ear and dental issues, etc.), and two cases of vet bill support for senior pet owners. Included in those numbers are five households with income under $850/month and 11 with income under $1,700/month, and one case in which the funding helped a pet cross the rainbow bridge with dignity, giving his family a chance to say goodbye.
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And then there’s beautiful senior human and dog duo Janice and Lucy. In this note that we will treasure, Janice shares:
“I was able to get Lucy checked in at the vet clinic — without your help, she would not have been able to be looked at. She was diagnosed with arthritis… a shot and pain pills have helped her a lot. She also had all of her shots, an ear infection was cleared up, and she got her toenails clipped. She is a much happier dog today because of you. To the staff of Concern for Animals — you’re appreciated more than you know! Thank you so much!”
We could not be more honored to support this amazing organization and the pet parents who rely on them. This work is what it’s all about! We love you CFA, Janice, Lucy, and all the other pups and families who benefitted from a little Hansel Help!
