This year, Furry Friends volunteers are setting their sights on an ambitious goal: raising $200,000 to help complete a new medical building
On Tuesday (Dec. 3), Furry Friends will participate in #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that encourages individuals, communities, and organizations to come together and support the causes that matter most. This year, Furry Friends volunteers are setting their sights on an ambitious goal: raising $200,000 to help complete a new medical building. This facility will be a game-changer for the cats and kittens in their care, and they need your support to make it a reality.
What is #GivingTuesday? #GivingTuesday is a worldwide movement that harnesses the power of generosity and philanthropy. It’s a day when people around the world give back, whether through donations, volunteering, or simply spreading the word about important causes. As part of this global effort, we hope to raise critical funds to complete the new medical building — a resource that will allow Furry Friends to provide even better care for the cats in their shelter and beyond.
The goal: $200,000 for the new medical building
Furry Friends volunteers are thrilled to share that they’re already partway through the fundraising journey to complete the new medical building. However, they still need to raise approximately $250,000 to reach the total estimated cost of $500,000. Your contribution on #GivingTuesday will bring them one step closer to this important milestone.
Why this medical building matters
The new medical building isn’t just a space for veterinary care — it’s a vital part of the mission to help reduce the number of homeless cats in our community and provide them with the highest standard of care. Here’s how it will benefit the shelter and the larger community:
- Bringing Spay/Neuter Services In-House: By building the medical facility, Furry Friends will be able to provide spay/neuter surgeries on-site. This will give greater access to these essential services, save money in the long run, and allow Furry Friends to operate more sustainably.
- Launching a Community TNR Program: Furry Friends plans to work with a local trapper to implement a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program for community cats. This effort will help reduce the number of kittens born outside, curbing the population of stray and feral cats in our community.
- Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Program for Seniors: With this new building, Furry Friends hopes to launch a low-cost spay/neuter program specifically for seniors on limited incomes. Furry Friends will handle transportation, ensuring that cost is never a barrier to keeping pets healthy and out of the shelter system.
- Spay/Neuter Services for Local Rescue Partners: The new medical facility will also offer affordable, sustainable spay/neuter services to other local rescue groups who may not have reliable access to veterinary care. This collaboration will strengthen our entire rescue community.
How You Can Help This #GivingTuesday, Furry Friends invites you to help raise $200,000 for the new medical building. Here’s how you can make a difference:
- Donate: Every dollar counts! Whether you can give $5, $50, or $500, your contribution will directly support the creation of the medical building and the critical services it will provide.
- Spread the Word: Share our #GivingTuesday campaign with your friends, family, and social networks. The more people that can be reached, the closer to the goal!
- Join the Movement: Consider organizing your own fundraising campaign or match someone else’s donation to amplify your impact!
A Special Thank You to match donors!
Furry Friends volunteers are incredibly grateful to their generous match donors for their support of Furry Friends’ #GivingTuesday fundraiser. Their contributions will double the impact of every dollar donated, bringing us closer to the $200,000 goal for the new medical building!
- Julie Baldino of Front Door Realty has supported Furry Friends again with a pledge of a $1,000 match to help us reach our target!
- Virginia Huang has made an extraordinary commitment with a $100,000 match, significantly boosting the fundraising efforts!
Thanks to these match donors, your donations will go twice as far in helping Furry Friends complete the medical building that will provide life-saving services to cats in need. Volunteers are truly grateful for their generosity and commitment to our mission.
Save the date!
Mark your calendars for #GivingTuesday, December 3, and joining in making a lasting impact on the lives of cats in need. Together, we can build something truly extraordinary — a new medical facility that will provide years of care, comfort, and hope for the cats and kittens who need us most. For more information, please visit https://www.furryfriendswa.org/giving-tuesday
About Furry Friends
Furry Friends is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, no-kill cat rescue that is volunteer run and funded by individual and corporate donations. Now in our 25th year, we serve the community of Clark County by providing homeless or relinquished cats with medical examinations, vaccinations, spaying/neutering, and ID microchipping before finding them “fur-ever” homes. We proudly have an active Board of Directors, three staff members and more than 200 volunteers who contribute over 100,000 hours each year to our cause. For more information about Furry Friends, please visit us at www.furryfriendswa.org, or you can contact us at information@furryfriendswa.org or (360) 993-1097 (message phone)
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