"We saw shelter pets being euthanized unnecessarily due to lack of resources. That didn't sit right with us."
C.A.R.E. initially started as a funding source for a small-town shelter that did not have in-house medical care. The medical pets in this shelter had the unfortunate luck of landing in a shelter that had no budget for outside medical treatment. We saw an opportunity to work with city officials to create a better world for these pets and saved over 400 lives through our intervention. We have since become a medical-only rescue implementing life-saving programs that save the lives of at-risk shelter pets.
C.A.R.E. currently has two special-need programs in addition to our General Emergency Fund.
It is also worth mentioning that C.A.R.E. will help low-income families or veterans seeking financial assistance for their pets when funds are available. Anyone seeking assistance, however, must meet eligibility requirements.
"We are one of the very few organizations in Arizona that rescue medical pets from shelters."
C.A.R.E. Medical Fund is a foster-based, medical-only rescue. Our adoption program helps medically challenged animals to become adoptable by providing immediate medical care and/or rehabilitation. While other rescues take in medical dogs some of the time, we ONLY intake pets that have serious injury or illness. These pets are at highest risk for euthanasia at the shelter and unfortunately, the high cost of care is why medical dogs are not being rescued.
"Every medical case we encounter is unique and therefore has its unique challenges."
Medical rescue requires time, patience and above all, funds to be able to diagnose and treat each condition. Our expenses are always higher; the commitment is longer and unfortunately not all the outcomes are good. For those pets that we feel are best left in our care for their remaining life, we have a hospice program. For those pets that need end-of-life care, we are always there to help transition them to the Rainbow Bridge. We will NEVER allow a pet to needlessly suffer.
"Our foster families are the lifeblood of our organization. They are the real superheroes."
Pets pulled from the shelter live with foster families in their homes until they are ready for adoption. Most of our fosters have experience handling animals that have medical challenges and are prepared to be their caretaker for the long haul. The time, love and commitment that all our volunteers put into each pet makes them all superheroes. When they see a pet that was once considered “unadoptable” find their forever home, the feeling is incredible. If you are interested in becoming a medical foster, please fill out an application on our website.
"Our supporters, donors and friends keep us strong and give us hope for the future."
C.A.R.E. Medical Fund runs entirely on the generosity of our supporters. We receive no outside funding from government or state agencies and public and private grants for our small organization is limited. We need your help so that we can continue to help homeless animals that need emergency medical funding. We would greatly appreciate your help in order to help more animals that need vet care.
C.A.R.E. initially started as a funding source for a small-town shelter that did not have in-house medical care. The medical pets in this shelter had the unfortunate luck of landing in a shelter that had no budget for outside medical treatment. We saw an opportunity to work with city officials to create a better world for these pets and saved over 400 lives through our intervention. We have since become a medical-only rescue implementing life-saving programs that save the lives of at-risk shelter pets.
C.A.R.E. currently has two special-need programs in addition to our General Emergency Fund.
- Senior Animal Wellness Program - The Senior Animal Wellness Program is intended for senior dogs and cats over the age of seven. These pets are at most risk for euthanasia due to age, age-related illnesses and/or lack of owner information. The program provides a complete senior wellness exam including bloodwork, x-rays, urinalysis, and fecal testing. Senior pets that participate in the program become more adoptable as it gives valuable insight into the health of a senior pet, especially those with unknown medical histories.
- Parvo Fund - C.A.R.E.’s Parvo Fund assists with dogs and puppies that are diagnosed with Parvovirus. The fund covers the cost for hospitalization, (which can sometimes last 7 days or more), fluids, antibiotics and immune boosters. These animals are almost always euthanized at the shelter and therefore their best chance of survival is to be transferred to a vet hospital. These puppies are then moved to foster homes to recover until their quarantine period expires.
- General Emergency Fund – covers all emergency medical funding costs including diagnostics, treatment, emergency vet fees, regular vet fees, specialists, surgery costs, hospitalization and medications.
It is also worth mentioning that C.A.R.E. will help low-income families or veterans seeking financial assistance for their pets when funds are available. Anyone seeking assistance, however, must meet eligibility requirements.
"We are one of the very few organizations in Arizona that rescue medical pets from shelters."
C.A.R.E. Medical Fund is a foster-based, medical-only rescue. Our adoption program helps medically challenged animals to become adoptable by providing immediate medical care and/or rehabilitation. While other rescues take in medical dogs some of the time, we ONLY intake pets that have serious injury or illness. These pets are at highest risk for euthanasia at the shelter and unfortunately, the high cost of care is why medical dogs are not being rescued.
"Every medical case we encounter is unique and therefore has its unique challenges."
Medical rescue requires time, patience and above all, funds to be able to diagnose and treat each condition. Our expenses are always higher; the commitment is longer and unfortunately not all the outcomes are good. For those pets that we feel are best left in our care for their remaining life, we have a hospice program. For those pets that need end-of-life care, we are always there to help transition them to the Rainbow Bridge. We will NEVER allow a pet to needlessly suffer.
"Our foster families are the lifeblood of our organization. They are the real superheroes."
Pets pulled from the shelter live with foster families in their homes until they are ready for adoption. Most of our fosters have experience handling animals that have medical challenges and are prepared to be their caretaker for the long haul. The time, love and commitment that all our volunteers put into each pet makes them all superheroes. When they see a pet that was once considered “unadoptable” find their forever home, the feeling is incredible. If you are interested in becoming a medical foster, please fill out an application on our website.
"Our supporters, donors and friends keep us strong and give us hope for the future."
C.A.R.E. Medical Fund runs entirely on the generosity of our supporters. We receive no outside funding from government or state agencies and public and private grants for our small organization is limited. We need your help so that we can continue to help homeless animals that need emergency medical funding. We would greatly appreciate your help in order to help more animals that need vet care.
