There are many worthy non-profit organizations that benefit pets and animals. We have selected a few
that we think deserve consideration of your donation dollars. Although there are many reputable non-profits,
there are some out there where the donation dollars they receive are not utilized to a large degree
for the benefit of animals. The following non-profits we have selected as worthy of your consideration:
Morris Animal Foundation
www.morrisanimalfoundation.org
The Morris Animal Foundation is the largest non-profit foundation dedicated to funding research studies
to protect, treat and cure animals, including companion animals, as well as wildlife. Founded in 1948,
MAF has funded 1300 studies with funds approaching $50 million with 100% of all donations going to fund
animal health. MAF is now working to raise $30 million to find the cure for canine cancer. It is strongly
believed by medical professionals that finding a cure for canine cancer will lead to a quicker cure
for human cancer.
The Skeeter Foundation www.skeeterfoundation.org
The Skeeter Foundation is dedicated to the positive benefits of pets, through funding studies that measure
the positive impact that pets have on human biochemistry. Pets make us feel better, because they actually
improve our good hormones, decrease the stress hormone and decrease feelings of depression. The Skeeter
Foundation further promotes the benefits of therapy pets in hospitals, nursing homes and other facilities
where stress can be relieved by periodic visitation of pets who are specifically trained as therapy
pets.
The Magic Bullet Fund www.themagicbulletfund.org
The mission for the Magic Bullet Fund is to raise awareness about cancer and direct pet owners who have
financial hardship in treating their pet’s cancer to institutions or groups who can help finance the
treatments. The founder, Laurie Kaplan, has written a book, Help Your Pet Fight Cancer that provides
support and guidance in the stressful time of cancer treatment for pet owners. Help Your Pet Fight Cancer
has a wealth of pertinent information about cancer in dogs.
2nd Chance 4 Pets www.2ndchance4pets.org
Thousands of pets are euthanized in the United States each year because of the death of the pet owner.
2nd Chance 4 Pets provides education and solutions to veterinarians and to pet owners in an effort to
reduce the number of pets unnecessarily euthanized each year due to the death or incapacity of their
human companions. 2nd Chance 4 Pets is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization.
The Pet Fund www.thepetfund.com
The Pet Fund, a non profit association, provides financial assistance to pet owners of domestic animals
who need – but cannot afford – veterinary care. At times, pet owners are unable to provide financially
for their pet when care is critical and necessary to save their lives. Through very limited resources
the Pet Fund will screen and select worthy recipients for a modest grant to aid in a pet’s care.
In addition The Pet Fund provides information to pet owners about preventive care, pet insurance programs
and financial services which help avoid future emergencies through care and planning.