Most cats that come into our program do not require financial assistance for life. Many just need a boost to get started. There are those who have a particular medical issue that requires a one-time grant, others have run into some hard times whether it be economic- or health-related. And there are those who may be here for life because they weren't expecting a diabetic kitty; they have the love and patience to care for the cat, but not the funds.
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Recently we've been asking you to help raise funds for AC#4 (aka "Anonymous Cat #4"). This cat is number 4 because we've had three other anonymous kitties previously. Whether it's a domestic abuse situation, a legal matter, or the person simply cannot have their name out on the internet for safety reasons, we respect those situations and work to ensure anonymity when required. Our goal is always to help the cat, not endanger the rescuer.
Why not put some other random cat's picture out there and give everyone some sad tale about why Fluffy needs money? Because we can't. It's not fair to you, our trusted friends, and it's just not ethical. While a pretty picture of Fluffy and a sad story might bring in enough money to cover the surgery that our most recent "AC" kitty required and maybe even cover the ongoing care that will be needed, it's not right to lie to you and tell you that Fluffy has this or that wrong with her/him when it's not even Fluffy that needs the help.
In some ways, we've all had at least one "AC#4" in our care. As rescuers, whether dealing with ignorant owners, convoluted laws, concepts of "property", we straddle lines all the time. It's part of the job. But within our group, there is trust and respect. We're all here for the same reason. And for this reason, DCIN is not going to make up a heart-wrenching story in a bid for more funds. We'll leave it at a cat and owner in desperate need. Nothing else need be said on their situation.
What we can tell you is that AC#4 needs help. The surgery was expensive. While AC#4 had been in remission from diabetes, that is no longer the case and now needs insulin again. AC#4 has had a tramautic life prior to the current living situation; this was supposed to be a wonderful place to spend many years enjoying a well-deserved life as a kitty spoiled with toys and treats and love. But it's not going to be that way. AC#4 has a few months, maybe even a year, before a life too short ends. During this time, AC#4 needs to be kept comfortable and showered with attention. We at DCIN hope to make this happen by helping provide the best possible care for the kitty while we can. We are currently offering to match funds up to $500 out of our general fund because this kitty means so much to some of us at DCIN. But any moneys collected above that will go to AC#4's palliative care going forward.
Why not put some other random cat's picture out there and give everyone some sad tale about why Fluffy needs money? Because we can't. It's not fair to you, our trusted friends, and it's just not ethical. While a pretty picture of Fluffy and a sad story might bring in enough money to cover the surgery that our most recent "AC" kitty required and maybe even cover the ongoing care that will be needed, it's not right to lie to you and tell you that Fluffy has this or that wrong with her/him when it's not even Fluffy that needs the help.
In some ways, we've all had at least one "AC#4" in our care. As rescuers, whether dealing with ignorant owners, convoluted laws, concepts of "property", we straddle lines all the time. It's part of the job. But within our group, there is trust and respect. We're all here for the same reason. And for this reason, DCIN is not going to make up a heart-wrenching story in a bid for more funds. We'll leave it at a cat and owner in desperate need. Nothing else need be said on their situation.
What we can tell you is that AC#4 needs help. The surgery was expensive. While AC#4 had been in remission from diabetes, that is no longer the case and now needs insulin again. AC#4 has had a tramautic life prior to the current living situation; this was supposed to be a wonderful place to spend many years enjoying a well-deserved life as a kitty spoiled with toys and treats and love. But it's not going to be that way. AC#4 has a few months, maybe even a year, before a life too short ends. During this time, AC#4 needs to be kept comfortable and showered with attention. We at DCIN hope to make this happen by helping provide the best possible care for the kitty while we can. We are currently offering to match funds up to $500 out of our general fund because this kitty means so much to some of us at DCIN. But any moneys collected above that will go to AC#4's palliative care going forward.
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