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Difficult decisions
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Two nights ago, I got a call from a woman that has been more than generous in her work to help homeless animals. She has been taking care of a colony of cats that lived in her backyard until one of the cats was found dead in a bag (I'm sure we all suspect foul play). She took them in to keep them safe. One of the cats has become her pet, although he is still rather wild. He had been struggling to go to the bathroom, evidenced by his grunting sounds (not normal sounds for a cat!). Finally, the woman was able to get him into a carrier and to the vet. The vet recommended he go to the emergency animal clinic for treatment for a suspected urinary tract blockage, which can be very dangerous and should not wait. She did so, and for the next two to three hours of phone conversations with this woman, the emergency animal clinic staff and board members of the Ozzy Foundation, we were told that treatment just for that night's care (if he had a blockage) would be around $2000. Then, he would have to go to a regular vet for follow up care for at least another 24 hours. ALSO, the vet tech said that if it were a blockage, the cat might be prone to others and would probably need a special diet and medications. This was one of the most difficult decisions both the woman and the Ozzy Foundation has had to make. The mission of the Ozzy Foundation is to assist people so that finances are not a significant factor to health care decisions for a pet. Quality of life, in a perfect world, should be the sole factor. However, at what point do you have to consider how many other animals' lives could be helped with that kind of money? Most of us would say, "well, I'll just put it on credit and work it off." But what if that is not an option?
I would love to hear opinions from others on this...
The good news is that after an thorough exam, it turns out this kitty was constipated (we've never been so excited about constipation in our lives!) and was treated for under $500. Tears of relief were shed by us all (including the wonderful vet tech who really helped us think this thing through) and the kitty went home, still slightly drugged up, but probably a LOT more comfortable!
Labels: constipation, health decisions, quality of life
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Low Cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinic - Studio City, Oct. 23rd
Thursday, October 21, 2010
spcaLA is hosting a Low Cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinic and Pet Adoption at Moorpark Park in Studio City at the corner of Moorpark St. and Laurel Canyon Blvd. THIS SATURDAY, October 23rd. Making sure your pets are microchipped and up-to-date on vaccines helps to make them healthy and safe.
Low Cost Vaccine &Microchip Clinic: 9am-1pm
Pet Adoption: 10am-3pm
spcaLA will offer low-cost vaccines for cats and dogs, as well as microchips.
*Rabies vaccines for cats and dogs: $5
*Microchips for cats and dogs: $25
*FVRCP and Leukemia vaccines for cats: $15 each
*DHPP vaccines for dogs: $15
*Bordetella vaccines for dogs: $10
Labels: low-cost vaccines, microchip, pet adoption, spcaLA
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Legendary Bingo Night a SUCCESS!
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Legendary Bingo at Hamburger Mary's never gets old. It was cool that the first show also benefitted animals (Burbank Animal Shelter). Our celebrity ballcaller, Steve Blum (voice actor who works on a TON of animated shows AND commercials), did a fantastic job and even managed to majorly impress Bridget of Madison County, our drag queen hostess. The bottom line is that we were able to make over $1400 for families that need assistance with their pet's veterinary bills....and we had a blast doing it! Now, onto our other major fundraiser this month, Race for the Rescues. It's hard work, but there is no other hard work I'd rather be doing for animals!
Labels: hamburger mary's, Legendary Bingo, Race for the Rescues, Steve Blum
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Strategic Planning
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Although there is still much to do in 2010 (this month alone we have two major fundraisers!), the board of the Ozzy Foundation started brainstorming about some goals for 2011. One is to find on-going ways to raise money with little effort, such as increasing our enrollment in the Ralphs Rewards program, getting the Ozzy Foundation on the corporate contribution lists of companies that might employ people that would like to give to our cause, and grant submissions. We'd love to hear your ideas!! Post them to this blog or become a fan of our Facebook page and post your ideas there.
Labels: fundraising, grant, Ralphs Rewards
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