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Good luck in raising the money to help this kitty, and thank you for caring.

As a matter of policy, we post this reminder from our Rules any time someone asks for donations:

5. Solicitations- the needs of rescue workers are great and we recognize this fact. To care for multiple cats, find suitable homes, good vet care, food, etc. is costly. From time to time you will see some posts come up to ask for donations for a cause. It is YOUR responsibility to check out these solicitors to the best of your ability. Ask for references, phone numbers, call around the area and find out if this is a legitimate cause or a scam. The Catsite.com does not stand behind any solicitation of funds for any reason that appear in the forums except for one, CWSI. Be very careful before you send any money: no matter how effective the plea is, check it out first before opening your wallet.
 
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Just so everyone knows thats why i chose to do it via ebay. And if anyone needs a bigger picture of the estimates for aziza i do realise they're a bit small. so please email me with any questions, comments or concerns. I need to help the precious girl
 

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I wish you the best of luck in raising the money for the vet care. I was wondering, are you doing anything else to raise money for her care? If you need ideas you can do a search here on TCS for some. I remember a couple of months ago there was someone in this situation and the girl worked like crazy to get the money together. She managed. I will see if I can find the thread.
 

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Originally Posted by jesa

Just so everyone knows thats why i chose to do it via ebay. And if anyone needs a bigger picture of the estimates for aziza i do realise they're a bit small. so please email me with any questions, comments or concerns. I need to help the precious girl
I would recommend that instead of having the funds sent to you...that you instead have the funds sent directly to the vet. Additionally, I would contact these groups:

GENERAL:

The Animal Foundation: http://www.theanimalfund.com
Help-a-Pet: http://www.help-a-pet.org/index5.html
In Memory of Magic: http://www.imom.org/
United Animal Nations: http://www.uan.org/lifeline/index.html
The Pet Fund: http://www.thepetfund.com/
Cats: http://www.fveap.org/sys-tmpl/door/

AREA SPECIFIC:

California
Los Angeles area: http://www.actorsandothers.com/emergencyhelp.html
http://rescueguide.com/aid.html
Redwood City area: http://www.petsinneed.org/Services.html
Bay Cities area: http://www.narfrescue.org/services/v...ry_support.htm
Colorado: http://www.dreampower-arf.com/ffriends.cfm
http://www.hmah.org/pageinpage/whatwedo.cfm
New York: http://www.nysave.org/
North Carolina: http://www.ashleyfund.org/
Oregon: http://www.bearenfoundation.org/
Rhode Island: http://www.defendersofanimals.org/
http://www.rivma.org/financialaid.html
http://www.volunteerservicesforanimals.org
Washington state:
http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/depts-prd/gsf.asp

BREED SPECIFIC:

Assistance dogs: http://www.iaadp.org/VCP.html
Bernese Mountain Dog: http://www.behaf.com/index.html
Corgi: http://www.corgiaid.org/
Doberman: http://www.doberman911.org/
Great Pyrenees: http://www.angelfire.com/bc2/pyramedic/summary.html
Labrador retriever: http://www.labmed.org/ http://www.labradorlifeline.org/
Pit Bulls: http://www.pbrc.net/fund/financial.html
Westies: http://www.westiemed.com/

DISEASE SPECIFIC:

Diabetic Pet Fund: http://www.petdiabetes.net/fund/
Special Needs cats: http://www.catsincrisis.org/crisisFund.html
Feline kidney disease: http://www.catsincrisis.org/mesaFund.html
Feline heart and thyroid: http://www.catsincrisis.org/stripesFund.html
Feline neurological disorder: http://www.catsincrisis.org/gillieFund.html

ADVICE:

HSUS: http://www.hsus.org/ace/11875
IMOM: http://www.imom.org/fa/others.htm
 
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Those seem to be pretty good resources.
....I'll begin checking them out, do you knw off hand whether they work for us in Canada, havent been able to find anything of the such
 

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Jesa, you're in Winnipeg? So am I....please call Dr. Scammell at the Pembina Animal Emergency Clinic and explain to him what you are doing. He is my vet and is an EXTREME kitty lover (he owns 8 cats of his own) and is also the owner of the emergency clinic. He sometimes also works at "Exclusively Cats" because that clinic is seriously understaffed so if you call Pembina EC and he's not there, make sure to ask if he's at the other clinic.

This vet is simply amazing, please let me know how you make out.

Lora
 
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Originally Posted by loraandjeff

Jesa, you're in Winnipeg? So am I....please call Dr. Scammell at the Pembina Animal Emergency Clinic and explain to him what you are doing. He is my vet and is an EXTREME kitty lover (he owns 8 cats of his own) and is also the owner of the emergency clinic. He sometimes also works at "Exclusively Cats" because that clinic is seriously understaffed so if you call Pembina EC and he's not there, make sure to ask if he's at the other clinic.

This vet is simply amazing, please let me know how you make out.

Lora
Thats where I actually have the estimates from is the Pembina Vet.. I mentioned my situation to them but didnt get much less than 'aww thats too bad'. IF i were to call do you think i could speak diretly to him....or just get the secretary. Oh BTW the secretaries there are also amazing caring, and passionate too about there job. I told one of them my situation, and the next time i spoke to her she said she couldnt help but think of us over the weekend
 

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I would call and speak directly to him. I am in Wpg. also and have heard good things about Pembina Vet. I don't go there so can't offer you any advice.

I also second the having the money sent DIRECTLY TO THE VET. Most people would be more willing to do this. Call it the "Aziza Fund".

If you call local radio stations and TV stations, I bet you would have donations pouring in. Do you remember there was a similar story to yours regarding a woman's cat and the clinic received MORE than was needed. So, they made the excess a donation to a good cause or the humane society I think....

Get the buzz going..

Good Luck!!!
 
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Originally Posted by Loveysmummy

I would call and speak directly to him. I am in Wpg. also and have heard good things about Pembina Vet. I don't go there so can't offer you any advice.

I also second the having the money sent DIRECTLY TO THE VET. Most people would be more willing to do this. Call it the "Aziza Fund".

If you call local radio stations and TV stations, I bet you would have donations pouring in. Do you remember there was a similar story to yours regarding a woman's cat and the clinic received MORE than was needed. So, they made the excess a donation to a good cause or the humane society I think....

Get the buzz going..

Good Luck!!!
I thought this might be the best way to do it. I'll wait out the ebay fund, and then I'll likely have to do something else. I was disscussing it with my girlfriend what to do next and she mentioned that story as well. I'll definately have to try all my options. Thanks again for the suggestions. Again to anyone considering donating I can send you any type of proof you lilke, so long as I can get my hands on it.
 
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I was wondering i want to post her picture.....anyone know.....I saw her and I couldnt resist her when she was crying outside my window and I'm hoping it might have the same effect on someone else.
 

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I think eBay is absolutely the worst thing you can do - even tho it sounds like you ,ean well. People are very suspicious and will not donate to someone they do not know or wonder if it a hoax or way to get money. You need to set up a fund at a recognized vetinary clinic and have the vet specify what the condition is and what the money will be used for. Set up your own web site -even a on a blog, you can post pictures and it is quite simple to do.

There are also organizations that help cat owners like imom.org thoughh you will have to provide them with your financial situation just as you would if you were seeking a loan. Since the amount you need is quite small by comparision to the needs of cats they usually help, they may well find one or two good samaritans to help you. But I kow I would not donate to someone on eBay who could be simply looking to fund something else. People Need to know with cerainty that the money will actually fund the cat's care. They also need to be convinced the cat owner has done all s/he can!

Good luck!
 

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Hi Jesa, please speak directly with him. Just ask for him, they won't ask you what it is regards to...but they may tell you he is with a patient and will have to call you back. But guaranteed he will.

Tell him the whole story...that man is an absolute SAINT and devotes ALL of his time to cats. Your post on the Bay got pulled, which is what I thought would happen, so I'll try to contact you some other way with the links that I have for financial organizations as well.

Lora
 
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Originally Posted by CyberKitten

I think eBay is absolutely the worst thing you can do - even tho it sounds like you ,ean well. People are very suspicious and will not donate to someone they do not know or wonder if it a hoax or way to get money. You need to set up a fund at a recognized vetinary clinic and have the vet specify what the condition is and what the money will be used for. Set up your own web site -even a on a blog, you can post pictures and it is quite simple to do.

There are also organizations that help cat owners like imom.org thoughh you will have to provide them with your financial situation just as you would if you were seeking a loan. Since the amount you need is quite small by comparision to the needs of cats they usually help, they may well find one or two good samaritans to help you. But I kow I would not donate to someone on eBay who could be simply looking to fund something else. People Need to know with cerainty that the money will actually fund the cat's care. They also need to be convinced the cat owner has done all s/he can!

Good luck!
That seemed a bit harsh, it really is quite sad that I'm here trying to raise money for Aziza and every corner I turn I'm ridiculed for trying to do so. I apologize if I dont know all the areas that I'm supposed to try. It's hard...really hard, if you're not interested in helping out her thats fine. I'm just asking the publics help. This is the first time anything like this has arisin. Like I said anyone can ask me for a type of proof her picture with their name beside it a copy of the estimate I recieved from the Pembina Vet. .......computer stuff to me seems like its in german these were the only options for me at the time.
 
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Originally Posted by loraandjeff

Hi Jesa, please speak directly with him. Just ask for him, they won't ask you what it is regards to...but they may tell you he is with a patient and will have to call you back. But guaranteed he will.

Tell him the whole story...that man is an absolute SAINT and devotes ALL of his time to cats. Your post on the Bay got pulled, which is what I thought would happen, so I'll try to contact you some other way with the links that I have for financial organizations as well.

Lora
Thank you sooo much I appricate all the help I can get...I swear I'm just ready to fall apart already
 

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Jesa, we all know you are desperate for anything to help little Aziza. I'm absolutely certain CyberKitten did not mean anything "harsh", she was only trying to tell you the unfortunate reality of today which has been caused by the numerous scams that have, and continue to be, conducted in every day life. For that reason, strangers do not typically "trust" other strangers and will not freely just give away their money to them.

But that doesn't mean there's no hope. At least not yet. I'll be home in an hour and will post some more links for you.

Lora
 

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I think you have gotten good advice. You haven't been ridiculed but rather gently given a great solution as in setting the fund up to go directly to the Vet clinic.
I think once you do that, you will be very surprised at the support and donations that will be received.

What did the vet's office say? Did you call to speak with the vet that Loraandjeff suggested?

I think seeing as your Ebay auction was pulled, you obviously have to think about other solutions now. The fund at the vet's office sounds like a wonderful idea.

Good Luck!
 
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Originally Posted by Loveysmummy

I think you have gotten good advice. You haven't been ridiculed but rather gently given a great solution as in setting the fund up to go directly to the Vet clinic.
I think once you do that, you will be very surprised at the support and donations that will be received.

What did the vet's office say? Did you call to speak with the vet that Loraandjeff suggested?

I think seeing as your Ebay auction was pulled, you obviously have to think about other solutions now. The fund at the vet's office sounds like a wonderful idea.

Good Luck!
the ebay sution wasnt pulled loraandjeff suggested adding it to an ebay forum...which you are not allowed to do the ebay auction is still up
 

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In any event, I would look into all of your options not just concentrate on this one.

As Cyberkitten said, people want to know you are doing all you can....and availing yourself of all of the options....This could very well be solved quickly if so. This is no time to be defensive but rather pro-active


I wish the little kit all the best in recovery and will look out for signs around the city that people are aware of this issue.
 
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