03/13/2007
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Meowsers Angels Alumni and recent sponsorships
Of the over 2,000 animals cared for by our shelter each year, the majority are cats. Most of these cats have been living on the streets, fighting every day to survive in spite of cold, hunger, and the hazards of predators, automobiles, and even people. These cats may come to us with injuries requiring special medical care, including long-term medication or surgeries. In addition, these cats are often exposed to a range of ailments ranging from bacterial and fungal infections to a wide variety of viruses, some of which require long-term treatment. Orphaned kittens also may require special kitten formula as well as extra care and treatment.
The expenses associated with treating some of these cats may be very high. Adoption fees barely cover the cost of the spay/neuter, FELV/FIV test, microchip, and vaccinations provided with each and every cat. General donations to the shelter are used to provide the basic necessities of life, such as basic supplies, building costs, and salaries for the staff who care for these animals every day. Treating a single injured or sick cat may cost hundreds of dollars or more. Our goal is simple--to be able to ensure that when a quality life is possible, the expense of necessary medical care does not stand in the way of giving each and every one of these animals in need a chance for a happy ending.
In order to accomplish this goal, we need your help. That is why we have established the Meowsers Angel fund. Through the support of caring individuals who want to make a difference, we hope to create a situation in which no adoptable cat is denied a chance at a quality life due to medical expenses. While many angel cats are posted on the adoptable cats page, this page provides more complete stories of some of the cats who need your help the most now, as well as some of those who have been helped in the past. We want to you to get to know some of these special kitties, and we will share some of their stories with you, hopefully to a happy, forever home. Some of their stories are sad, and sometimes, despite our best efforts, we cannot guarantee a happy ending--but even when we cannot provide a "happily ever after", we can take comfort in knowing that we did the best we could. Please note that we may have photographs of some of the cats featured on this page, including during times of injury or illnesses. As a result, some of the photographs on this page may be more graphic than those on other pages of our site.
Please consider helping these cats and our other special needs kitties by donating to the Meowsers Angels fund. To pledge or donate to the fund, please follow the instructions on this page.
As with other pages on our website, if a small photo is surrounded by a beveled edge or frame, you can click on it for a larger image.
How the fund works: Q and A
Q: If I donate to the fund, how will my money be spent?
A: All money donated to the Meowsers Angels fund will be used to help us to pay for veterinary care, medication, and any special food or formula required for our special needs kitties.
Q: I see that some cats on the "adoptable cats" pages, as well as cats listed here, are sponsored or need sponsors. How are these cats selected?
A: While every cat entering our shelter will probably require some help or medical attention at some point in time, some cats will require more extensive treatment. Sometimes this is due to injury, genetic defect, or complications from pregnancy. Other cats may require long-term treatment with antibiotics, special food or diet, or other expensive medications, such as fulvicin, the medication required to treat ringworm infections. Orphaned kittens require formula and often need additional medical care due to weak immune systems. While we hope that all cats benefit from this fund through the availability of improved medical care, the selected cats have required care above and beyond that which we normally need to provide.
Below are just a few examples of the types of services your donations will help provide. Many cats will require a combination of services, such as repeat follow-up exams or a combination of testing and surgery. Some of these costs listed include basic office visits, etc, but may not include all follow-up expenses.
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| $50 |
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| $100 |
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| $150 |
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| $200 - $500 |
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| $600 |
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Q: What happens when I make a donation?
A: While donations of all sizes are appreciated and will help, with a minimum $50 donation to the fund:
If you specify a specific cat to sponsor, your name will be listed on our website with the sponsored cat. If the cat is pictured on one of our adoptable cats pages, your name will be listed with their photo on that page. If the cat is not yet posted elsewhere or has been adopted, your cat's photo and sponsor information will be placed on our "sponsored cats" page. If you donate to the fund on behalf of someone else, that person's name will be listed as the sponsor. If you do not wish to be posted as a sponsor, please let us know. All sponsors will be listed somewhere on our site for a minimum of one month.
If you choose to make a donation to the general fund, you will be matched with a cat or cats based on the amount of your donation and their needs. Your name as sponsor will be posted with the cat or cats.
All sponsorships will be posted for a minimum of one month. If the kitty is adopted before one month has passed, he/she will be moved to the Meowsers Angels Alumni page.
As a Meowsers Angels sponsor, we will also send you a kitty angel pin and a photo of your sponsored kitty with a little information about your kitty. (Please let us know if you do not want a pin or photo).
Q: I have donated to the fund before but in the past I have not sponsored a specific cat. Why has the process changed?
A: By matching you with a cat (or cats) who needs extra care or has benefited from the fund, we will be able to show our appreciation for your generosity, and you will be able to see better the impact of your donation.
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Click here for the stories of some of our Meowsers Angels alumni.
If you would like to help, please consider donating to the shelter to help us to provide the extra care and treatment required for these and other special needs animals.
To donate online now using Visa or Mastercard:
Please click on the link below to donate using Network for Good.
Enter the amount of the donation you would like to make. Sponsors (individual or business) donating a minimum of $50 per cat will be listed on our website with the cat (or cats) they sponsor.
In the designation field, please specify Meowser's Angels.
If you wish to designate a particular cat for your donation, please also list the name of the cat. For cats with extraordinary needs, multiple sponsors may be accepted.
If you do not specify a cat (or cats), you will be assigned to a cat (or cats) in need. If you provide email contact information, we will contact you with information on the cat(s) you have sponsored.
If you wish to donate in honor of someone else, please list that person's (or pet's) name in the "dedication" field. To have a "thank you" sent directly to a person, please fill out our Meowsers Angels Donation form (below) and enter their information in the "questions and comments" section of the form or send us an email at meowser@lakelandanimalshelter.org
Fill in the required information to complete your donation.
Note: at the bottom of the Network for good donation form, there is a check box that defaults to checked. If you leave this box checked, Network for Good will automatically add a $3 donation to Network for Good to your total. If you do not wish to donate to Network for Good, make sure this box is not checked.
If you would like to be contacted for future cats in need, please fill out the Meowser's Angels form below. Use the questions and comments section if you wish to be notified of a particular situation or type of need.
Sponsorships will be posted on our website within one week of your donation.
Although your donations are greatly appreciated, donations from persons or organizations that support inhumane practices, irresponsible breeding or irresponsible pet ownership will not be accepted.
To Donate at the Shelter or by Mail
Donations can be made at the shelter with cash or by check, or can be mailed to the shelter. Please print the form below to mail or include your information and indicate that you wish to be a Meowsers Angel sponsor.
Donations can be mailed to:
Lakeland Animal Shelter
P.O. Box 1000
Elkhorn, Wisconsin 53121
To pledge for a future donation:
Please fill out the Meowsers Angels Donation Form to indicate that you would like to sponsor a future Meowsers Angels cat.
If you wish to be notified when a particular situation arises or for a particular type of need, please let us know by indicating this in the Questions and Comments field.
Meowsers Angels Donation Form
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