Red Rover Program/UAN Denial Letter

Received today ~

Dear Ellen,

Thank you for your application to the RedRover Relief program. We are very sorry to hear about Claire's condition. This is a sad situation and your dedication to her is very admirable.

We would like very much to be able to assist, but unfortunately, RedRover Relief is unable to assist at this time. The program has very limited funding and receives far more requests for assistance than there are funds available to help. Due to the large volume of applications, we must choose situations that best fit the program goals and guidelines - those where a small grant (typically $100-200) will close the gap in funding to allow immediate, emergency treatment to occur. We wish that we had an unlimited amount of funding, but we are funded only by donations and have not had enough money come in to be able to assist everyone. If you have questions about the RedRover Relief program's goals, please review the program guidelines. We're so sorry that RedRover Relief is unable to help.

For additional funding sources, you can start with our list of other organizations that have assistance programs:
http://www.uan.org/index.cfm?navId=163 *You are doing a great job fundraising! Please be sure to check the State Program links for additional resources*

You can also view fundraising advice and general resources here:
http://www.uan.org/index.cfm?navId=162

Here are some specific links to try to get the online community involved:
http://apps.facebook.com/fundrazr
http://www.giveforward.com/index.html

We also suggest contacting local animal shelters and rescue organizations as they may have leads to low-cost clinics or may be able to help raise funding. Petfinder.com has a comprehensive list of rescue organizations from all over the country. Visit http://www.petfinder.com and click on “Shelters” at the top of the page. For a directory of veterinary clinics, visit www.veterinarians.com.

You might consider talking with your veterinarian about wheelchairs as an interim solution. Here are some Web sites for inspiration and reference:
http://hpets.org/ ** offers donated mobility equipment
http://shebathequaddog.homestead.com/
http://www.k9carts.com/
http://www.handicappedpet.net/helppets/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=8161

Thank you for caring so deeply about Claire, best wishes to you both.


Sincerely,


RedRover
(916) 429-2457 - phone
(916) 378-5098 - fax
relief@redrover.org
redrover.org

Please note: On June 11, United Animal Nations changed its name to RedRover. The LifeLine Grant program is now called RedRover Relief. We still provide the same financial assistance grants and case management, just under a new name.

You can learn more about our name change, and our new vision to help more animals than ever before, at redrover.org.

To apply for a RedRover Relief grant or find links to other financial assistance programs, go to redrover.org/relief.

Mosby Foundation Denial Letter

Received July 5, 2011 ~

Hello Ellen,

We are so sorry to hear about Claire who is such an adorable dog! Unfortunately at this time we are unable to offer any assistance due to a lack of resources. We all truly hope you raise the needed funds quickly because we know what kind of pain she must be in.

Again, we are truly truly sorry.

Sincerely,

The Mosby Foundation

Grant Sources, Pet Stores, and Homeopathic Meds

(Claire with her ornament mini-me, Christmas 2010)

Started the day early Wednesday morning at the LA Breakfast Club meeting in Los Feliz. Since Claire is a therapy dog serving the community, I thought I might have a chance at a grant from the Rotary-like organization. They reaffirmed that I'd have a good shot, but unfortunately, they don't fund individuals. So I'd have to find a nonprofit or rescue group under whose guise I can complete the application. I left with a copy of the application to complete at home, then spent a couple hours after I got home extending feelers to rescue groups, to no avail. Since I left a lot of messages I'm hoping one will get back to me soon.

This was Claire's first day on homeopathic meds. I was worried about the Dismuzyme pill because it is so big--too big to be dropped down Claire's throat--and she has food allergies making hiding the pill difficult. But she gulped it right down along with her regular food, no problem. The Traumeel, on the other hand, did not go over well. It's to be sprayed by dropper onto her gums and absorbed through her mucous membranes three times a day, but Claire does Not like anything sprayed at her. I'll keep trying to get her used to it.

I was just leaving the house when I got a phone call from Annie over at Pet Haven. I'd placed a donation jar just the day before, and she was calling to let me know that her first customer of the day had dropped in $10! It was the encouragement I needed to give me confidence to approach the next business.

Jennifer at C&C Pet Food on 3820 W. Verdugo Ave in Burbank is our newest sponsoring business! She placed a donation jar at the register for me in the afternoon. Please shop at all our sponsors--they are Claire's guardian angels!