Cat at my rescue is sick I need donations!

External Since: Jan 06, 2004 Posts: 601

Every person who starts a rescue group isn't independently wealthy. The
anticipation might be to just have to get shots and speutering to start with
and the OP happened upon a cat with more expensive needs.

I said it is wise to check out anyone before you send them money. In this
case have you discovered anything that would indicate this person to be
running a scam? If so please share the results of your research.

"Cat Protector" <catprotector RemoveThis @cox.net> wrote in message
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> That isn't the point at all. The main point is, how can she start a rescue
> if she doesn't have the financial means to handle getting care for one
> cat. If she can't pay to get one cat's operation or treatment then how
> will she handle the many others she intends on helping. I recommend she
> volunteer for a larger rescue and do fostering for them.
>
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> "Wendy" <wendypart RemoveThis @nospam.com> wrote in message
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>> Take a chill pill. Many rescue groups get started with just one person. I
>> can understand being guarded about sending money to people before
>> checking to make sure it's legit but someone who is working on their own
>> and can't afford to pay this vet bill undoubtedly doesn't have the money
>> to pay to establish the corporation and apply for non-profit status.
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>> W
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>> "Cat Protector" <catprotector RemoveThis @cox.net> wrote in message
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>>> I'm cruel? I don't think it's wrong or cruel to ask how you are able to
>>> operate without a license and a tax ID. Most legitimate groups have the
>>> necessary paperwork to prove they are a non-profit and thus allowed to
>>> operate. If I was a cruel guy then why would I donate money every year
>>> to rescues who BTW, are legally allowed to operate, have the necessary
>>> tax ID #'s that prove their non-profit status? Nobody's telling you to
>>> stop rescuing cats but you can't blame people for asking if you are
>>> legal to operate. Also, scammers abound on the internet and when someone
>>> comes on asking for money to help a cat or they'll be forced to
>>> euthanize them is not only a bad tactic to use but also unethical.
>>>
>>> I have worked with many rescues and none of them have said "help this
>>> cat or I'll have them euthanized if I don't receive any money." A lot of
>>> the smaller rescues and even some of the larger ones will often work
>>> with vets that can have procedures done at a reduced rate.
>>>
>>> Nobody is making your life harder and I don't think it is unreasonable
>>> to ask if your rescue group or organization is legally allowed to
>>> operate especially if someone who wishes to donate asks for your tax ID
>>> # so they can write off the money they gave you as a donation.
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>>> "Laura" <forensics RemoveThis @shaw.ca> wrote in message
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>>>>I am not breaking any law in my city...
>>>> I have proof.......I have references from the many adoptions I have
>>>> done.
>>>> I don't understand why you are so bent on making everyone's life harder
>>>> would u rather I stop rescuing cats? and have them out on the streets
>>>> dying?
>>>> Some people are cruel and you sir are one of them
>>>>
>>>> ~Laura
>>>>
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External Since: Feb 23, 2007 Posts: 4

While you're reading/writing on usenet about your non-profit status,
etc..., how is the cat doing? My suggestion, since this is an urgent
health problem, is you put a picture of the cat on a donation box, write
a little paragraph saying exactly what's the matter with it and how much
you need for the operation. See if the vet will let you put it right on
their counter, or find some store(s) or business(es) who will. The
money will come. Sit outside on a sidewalk with a chair and a table with
the cat in your arms if you have to. Wait, it's too cold for that.
Just a good picture then!

Wendy wrote:
>
> Just keep really good records of what you spend on your kitties and what
> donations you have received. You don't need problems with the tax man. I
> think you'll need them if you ever get large enough to apply for non-profit
> status.
>
> W
>
> "Laura" <forensics.TakeThisOut@shaw.ca> wrote in message
> news:ey9Bh.1013552$R63.485394@pd7urf1no...
> > maybe I should also say I'm 19 work part time and go to school also... I
> > do what I can to help... being called a "scam" before I'm checked into
> > isn't fair... don't call down on people you don't know. I've done a lot
> > within the last 3 years and have been doing this for the last 7 years but
> > the last 3 have almost been all of my free time. I don't drink do drugs or
> > spend my money on anything that isn't a necessity. I have put out so much
> > already all I'm asking for is help. Anything you can spare is nice and
> > will help. I get donations sometimes but it's very rare and mostly it
> > comes from people who adopt from me. I work very hard to find homes for
> > the feral cats in my neighborhood (and there are many) I have rescued 109
> > kittens and 36 feral adults all of which had to be caught tamed down and
> > socialised before they could be rehomed. This was just last year (2006)
> > Everything extra I have goes into my rescue.
> >
> > Thanks for listening to me rant and rave
> >
> > ~Laura
> >