The Chucky Fund
The Kingdom Animal Shelter Chucky Fund was made to help cover the medical expenses of cats in our care that go beyond the usual needs (vaccinations, spay and neuter surgeries, etc). A donation of any amount would be very much appreciated. The Chucky Fund has helped numerous cats over the years to have necessary medical care before they could be ready for adoption.
Please consider a donation to the Chucky Fund so we can continue to provide medical care to cats in need.
Donations can be mailed to:
Kingdom Animal Shelter - Chucky Fund
P.O. Box 462
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Or click on the "Donate" links on this page to donate online.
Donations can be mailed to:
Kingdom Animal Shelter - Chucky Fund
P.O. Box 462
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Or click on the "Donate" links on this page to donate online.
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April 2018 - A letter from Christine McIntyre, veteran KAS volunteer:
Hello, my name is Christine. I have been a volunteer with Kingdom Animal Shelter for over 7 years and have seen cats with injuries, organ damage, cancer, and some that even required extensive dental work. KAS does their best to provide these cats with the care they need, even in situations where another shelter might turn away (or even euthanize) a cat with special needs. And they’re able to do so because of the Chucky Fund. |
The Chucky Fund was created to cover the cost of serious and/or expensive medical needs that would otherwise deplete our general operation fund.
Thanks to the Chucky Fund, we were able to help these three cats in the past year…
Thanks to the Chucky Fund, we were able to help these three cats in the past year…
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Caitlyn, a beautiful and sweet torti, came to us with badly infected and broken teeth. She had been adopted from another shelter 5 years ago and disappeared shortly after. We’re not sure how long she had the bad teeth, but through the Chucky Fund, we were able to have all her teeth and roots removed by a dental surgeon in Windsor. Now she is a happier, more comfortable girl, and she even looks younger.
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Spirit, a young black and white feline boy, had a large distended bladder about the size of a softball. He was unable to pee. The vet found crystals and signs of infection. He went to Peak Veterinary Referral Center for consultation and then to our vet for IV fluids, catheters, and lots of medications. He is in a special foster home, where he is healing nicely, and gaining back bladder control and can now pee without pain. The Chucky Fund paid for all his emergency vet bills.
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Simba, an older orange and white boy, had a small bump on his left cheek that turned out to be cancer. It had been removed once before and the vet tried to remove it again, but it quickly came back. He went to Peak for extensive surgery. They were unable to completely remove it, but because of the Chucky Fund, we were able to afford the surgery and various treatments that have extended his life and made him more comfortable.
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I love KAS. I love it not only because they help try to save cats who are sick or injured, but because they’re often willing to take difficult cats and give them a second chance. Over the years, I’ve seen shy cats gain confidence and aggressive cats learn to trust humans, because of the attention, patience and determination of the volunteers. We also have many wonderful, friendly cats. I just love being a part of something that changes cats’ lives (and human lives as well).
Every year, we appeal to the public to help raise money for the Chucky Fund. And it is because of people like you that we can save cats like Caitlyn, Spirit and Simba. Thank you!
Every year, we appeal to the public to help raise money for the Chucky Fund. And it is because of people like you that we can save cats like Caitlyn, Spirit and Simba. Thank you!
April 2018 - A note from Helen Morrison, President of the Board of Directors:
Many animal shelters shy away from taking senior cats or cats with health issues. They are worried that the cats will not be easily adopted. And they worry that the cats will be more challenging in terms of the cost of caring for the cats. One of the things I love about Kingdom Animal Shelter is that if we are able, we say yes to taking them in.
Several years ago, an older couple was moving into a nursing home where they would not be able to take their twelve-year-old kitty, Bella. They called some of our local shelters, all of whom said no, the kitty is too old. This older couple was heartbroken and began to look for a vet that would euthanize Bella. But one of those vets suggested they call Kingdom Animal Shelter. They did and we took in Bella. The couple wrote out the most precious list of “What Bella Likes” for us. It brought tears to many an eye. Bella is now in a wonderful home in the Burlington area.
At KAS, we do all we can to help the older or challenging cats we agree to take. We don’t just do the minimum but we try, instead, to do all we can to fix any issues, to make them as whole again as we can. We have done that for so many cats, thanks to our Chucky Fund. Christine has mentioned some we have recently helped in very significant ways...to heal them, to make their lives as comfortable as we can.
Many animal shelters shy away from taking senior cats or cats with health issues. They are worried that the cats will not be easily adopted. And they worry that the cats will be more challenging in terms of the cost of caring for the cats. One of the things I love about Kingdom Animal Shelter is that if we are able, we say yes to taking them in.
Several years ago, an older couple was moving into a nursing home where they would not be able to take their twelve-year-old kitty, Bella. They called some of our local shelters, all of whom said no, the kitty is too old. This older couple was heartbroken and began to look for a vet that would euthanize Bella. But one of those vets suggested they call Kingdom Animal Shelter. They did and we took in Bella. The couple wrote out the most precious list of “What Bella Likes” for us. It brought tears to many an eye. Bella is now in a wonderful home in the Burlington area.
At KAS, we do all we can to help the older or challenging cats we agree to take. We don’t just do the minimum but we try, instead, to do all we can to fix any issues, to make them as whole again as we can. We have done that for so many cats, thanks to our Chucky Fund. Christine has mentioned some we have recently helped in very significant ways...to heal them, to make their lives as comfortable as we can.
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In the near future, we have an immediate need to help some new older cats who have come into our care. Tommy and Casper, two ten-year-old boys, have not had the dental care they have needed over the years. They will need significant dental surgery to clean up and remove some very bad teeth and roots. And Casper has a somewhat challenging dermatological issue that will need special attention at Peak Veterinary Referral Center in Willston, VT.
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Myrtle, who is eight years old, will also need significant dental work. She has the look of “grumpy cat”, but she is actually a sweetheart...a torti mix Himalayan.
Taking in older cats always raises the possibility of significant health issues and the cost of treating those. Were it not for the Chucky Fund, we would have to do a less complete job or even say no to taking these cats.
We are so appreciative of past donations for our Chucky Fund and hope you will consider a donation to the Chucky Fund. We remain so grateful for your continued support and love and care of Kingdom Animal Shelter. Thank you!
Taking in older cats always raises the possibility of significant health issues and the cost of treating those. Were it not for the Chucky Fund, we would have to do a less complete job or even say no to taking these cats.
We are so appreciative of past donations for our Chucky Fund and hope you will consider a donation to the Chucky Fund. We remain so grateful for your continued support and love and care of Kingdom Animal Shelter. Thank you!
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