Tinkerbelle's Fairy Dust Fund

Recently, our precious Mascot of National Dog Day, Tinkerbelle, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. She was only 9 years old upon diagnosis. Because of her amazing and magical spirit, she lived six months beyond what her life expectancy was determined to be. Sadly, she lost her battle with brain cancer on February 11th, 2010. Over the course of her little life, Tinkerbelle brought love and kisses to thousands, from the everyday dog lover, to celebrities, sick and challenged children and the elderly. Through National Dog Day events nationwide, she has helped to save over 50,000 homeless dogs.

She has done so much for so many - please help us to keep Tinkerbelle's memory alive. Donate to Tinkerbelle's Fairy Dust Fund. Your tax deductible donation will assist families with dogs and cats that suffer from brain cancer and provide wheelchairs for special needs pets whose families cannot afford one. A significant portion of funds will also be used to help find a cure for brain cancer.

Program Focus Overview:

Cancer  - For families and Rescues who cannot afford MRI's and surgery which costs upwards of 10,000 to $40,000, even a donation of just $25 can help pay for one month of a medication like Prednisone, which can alleviate the severe symptoms that a tumor causes and prolong the life of a beloved pet which gives families time to prepare and say goodbye. This also gives pets more time, while their family is working on attaining the money necessary for surgery and subsequent treatment and care. To ensure your money is going to the intended source, the medication costs will be paid for in the name of the fund by the Animal Miracle Foundation. Our initial goal is to be able to pay up to $60 a month, per pet, for cancer medications, including associated seizure medications for brain tumors. As soon as the fund grows, we hope to be able to pay for diagnostics, radiation, surgery and recovery care and if needed, burial costs. All vets must be prescreened, and in good standing with their state's veterinary board. We will require all medical records and proof of diagnosis. Families must apply and be approved prior to assistance, to assure the need is legitimate. Apply here.

Wheelchairs - At one time, Tinkerbelle needed a wheelchair when her brain tumor and it's associated vertigo was causing her to fall over constantly. But with weakness in all four limbs, it was of no use. Thankfully switching medications made a huge difference and she recovered from that about 85%. However, simply the experience of seeing her with such a strong spirit and desire to walk and watching her struggle was heartbreaking for her family. Pet wheelchairs are expensive, but so necessary in terms of quality of life for a pet {and their family} that has weakness or paralysis for whatever reason. Our goal is to provide new and gently used wheelchairs at no cost to pets who need them. Depending on the quality of the wheelchair upon the pets journey to the Rainbow Bridge, we will ask that it be returned to us for repairs and modifications so that it may be sent to another pet in need. Apply here.

PLEASE DONATE AND HELP AN ANIMAL IN NEED.

Appreciation gifts in return for your donation:

$25-$49 - Autographed 8x10 photo of Tinkerbelle and her mommy, Celebrity Pet Expert and Founder of National Dog Day, Colleen Paige
{click here to view photo}

$50-$149 - Both the 8x10 photo and an 18x24 limited edition Ron Burns lithograph depicting National Dog Day in New York with Tinkerbelle.
{click here to view the lithograph}

$150 or more - All of the above plus an autographed copy of the "The Good Behavior Book for Dogs" ( Rockport-Quarry Books 2007) by National Dog Day founder, Colleen Paige. Each book will arrive with a personal message, thanking you for your special gesture to keep Tinkerbelle's memory alive. {click here for the book and scroll to the bottom of that page to see it and read about it}

$500 or more {For businesses as well as private donations} - All of the above plus a linked logo or photo on the Fund page at NationalDogDay.com {click here to view that page} This linked logo or photo could be for your business, your school, your blog, your product or a website in memory of a beloved pet or person. You can link virtually anything in return for your donation. Some rules apply.

This is an assistance program of the Animal Miracle Network and Foundation.

Click here to learn more about Tinkerbelle.

   

If you prefer to send a check or money order.

Please make your donation payable to:

Animal Miracle Foundation
P.O. Box 50037
Sparks, NV 89435

If sending a check, please write "Tinkerbelle's Fund" in the memo section of your check, but please make sure to make the check payable to "Animal Miracle Foundation".

Join Tinkerbelle's Fairy Dust Fund FACEBOOK page in her memory and read updates on what her legacy is doing to help animals everywhere.
 

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