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What is ACF and How Does Our Programming Work?

12/29/2021

Have you ever wondered exactly how the Animal Care Foundation works? Here is your chance! The logistics, qualifications, and support we offer are described below!

The Animal Care Foundation is a 501.c.3 nonprofit that works to ensure that our Minnesotan neighbors who are disabled or elderly can access necessary veterinary care for their family pet even if they cannot afford it. Our clients must be:

Disabled or over the age of 65, and
Live in our service area (currently Hennepin, Anoka, Dakota, and Washington Counties), and
Demonstrate financial need.

If an applicant qualifies, they are then matched to one of our generous member clinics and can access financial support for any necessary veterinary care their pet needs. The support offered is:

The member clinic donates $250 of pro bono care.
The ACF Supplementary Assistance Program has up to $1,000 available for necessary veterinary care. (The client must pay 10% of each visit)
The ACF Prescription Food Program provides Rx food at a discount.

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Easy Homemade Pet Toys

12/15/2021

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It is that time of year when many of us are getting loved ones gifts. We at ACF hope that you don’t forget your furry (or scaly) loved ones and want to share some easy homemade gifts you can share with your (or someone else's) pet!

Dog Specific Toys:

Check out this article on Puppy Links for several great and easy to make dog toys for your pup of any age!

Another cost effective option is to rescue a child’s stuffed animal from a thrift store. Make sure to wash the animal before giving it to your pet and remove any hard embellishments (like eyes, noses, or buttons) so that your dog does not swallow them.

Cat Specific Toys:
Check out this article by Marlene Sauer for
some great cat specific toys that are super easy
to make!

My cats’ favorite toys are craft puff balls that
I leave in a container of catnip. I take fresh
ones out periodically, and return the old ones
to refresh in the catnip essence.

Rodent, Bird, and Reptile Toys:
Many of the above cat and dog toys can also serve as reptile, rodent and bird toys.

You can find some specific Reptile toy recommendations on the Reptiles Direct page here.

Check out The Spruce Pets article by Lianne McLeod, DVM for some great rodent toys. (Though this is targeted to rats, many would be great for rabbits, mice, hamsters, gerbils, and more!)

Bird toy ideas can be found at Exotic Direct here. These are targeted to parrots, so size down if you have smaller birds!

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Meet Prince and his Human Laurel

12/8/2021

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For Laurel, having Prince in her life has helped her feel less lonely. Prince depends on her, which provides Laurel with a reason to push through those hard times. Caring for him has given her life more meaning. When Prince was adopted he was dangerously underweight due to an undiagnosed, chronic gastrointestinal condition. After spending her stimulus check on getting him care, his mom was out of funds and needed help accessing the continued care he needed to remain healthy. Because of donors like you, ACF was able to step in and help provide this continued care! Prince is now at a healthy weight and a very happy kitty!

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What is ACF and How Does Our Programming Work?

Easy Homemade Pet Toys

Meet Prince and his Human Laurel

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