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August 17th National Nonprofit Day

  • Writer: whiskersandtails2
    whiskersandtails2
  • Aug 16, 2024
  • 2 min read

August 17th is National Nonprofit Day and we are spreading the word about ours


Whiskers and Tails is a very small all - volunteer nonprofit organization. Our organization helps low-income families and individuals keep their companion animals at home where they belong by providing financial assistance with vetting, prescription foods, medicines and animal care supplies as well as essential items for the families of companion animals.


We serve seniors, veterans, displaced homemakers, survivors of domestic violence and entire families in the five counties that surround our office which is located in Peculiar.


With that being said, we would like to say this - For over 25 years, Whiskers and Tails has been a lifeline for families and their beloved companion animals. We’ve faced challenges that would have closed many small organizations, but our dedication and love for those we serve have kept us going. This year, 2024, has been especially tough, but we remain steadfast in our mission.

Our Goal: $10,000 by Year-End

With only three and a half months left in the year, we are reaching out with hope and urgency. We need to raise $10,000 to continue providing vital care and support. These funds will cover vetting costs and ongoing care for companion animals, as well as essential human foods and care items. Your donations will help us:

  • Provide prescription foods for companion animals who need special diets

  • Purchase medicines and parasite control to keep pets healthy

  • Supply diabetic and grooming essentials for our furry friends

  • Ensure sick or senior cats receive the special dietary foods they need

  • Stock enough human food and vital supplies to support our families through the long, cold winter months

Why We Need Your Help

In mid-2024, we faced the heartbreaking decision to shut down our human and animal food pantries. Too many people and animals depend on us for food, essential items, and financial assistance for vetting their animals. We cannot let this happen again. We urgently need donors, grantors, sponsors, and recurring donations to keep our doors open and our mission alive.

The Power of Monthly Donations

Monthly donations are a lifeline. They provide us with the stability to plan and ensure we never run out of resources again. Your support means the world to our families and their companion animals. Every dollar makes a difference.

How You Can Help

  • Employer Matching: If your employer has a matching donation program, please consider us. It’s a powerful way to double your impact.

  • Spread the Word: Share our story with friends, family, and colleagues. Let them know about our mission and how they can help.

  • Donate: Every contribution, big or small, brings us closer to our goal and helps us continue our vital work.

We are keeping our paws and fingers crossed that 2025 will be a brighter year for our families, their animals, and our organization. Your support can make that hope a reality. Thank you for standing with us.

You can make a donation right now using any of our PayPal donation buttons on this website. You can set recurring donations for any amount that you choose.


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PO Box 83 

185 West Broadway

Missouri, 64078

816 974-0442

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Shirley had no money for the vet when

her cat got sick. The vet told her to just put

the cat down if she couldn't afford to pay

for his care. 

MowZer was the only family she had. She

would have been devastated and 

we all know what an emotional toll that is

for an elderly woman. 

Shirley would have gone into a deep 

depression if she would have lost MowZer.

We came in and paid the vet bill with 

donations that came from you. MowZer is 

still here five years later. Shirley is doing

well and she is very happy that her 

little one is still with her. 

Help   our   families   and   their   companion   animals   today

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Whiskers and Tails is a Missouri Registered 501(C)3

​Disclosure - We prioritize our family's safety and have a privacy policy in place for their protection because we work with so many sensitive situations.. This is why you will see more animal images than humans. This is how we protect the privacy of the families that we help, such as survivors of domestic violence, seniors who live alone, and displaced homemakers, as well as teens and children. We do not give out addresses, utility or other account information, workplace information or other types or kinds of private information.  Thank you for your understanding. 

(C) Whiskers and Tails 2025

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