How you can help The Shannon Foundation

Did you know that the average cost of basic food, supplies, medical care and training for a dog or cat is $400 to $700 annually?

Did you know approximately 8 million to 12 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide every year, and approximately 5 million to 9 million are euthanized?

These are scary, but true facts. Unfortunately there are more scary than happy endings for many pets. The Shannon Foundation's bills never end because animals need to be fed daily, horses' feet need to be trimmed regularly, and the health of each animal depends on addressing their needs on a daily basis. Also, fences need to be fixed, shelters needs to be maintained, water needs to be supplied, and transportation to veterinarians must always be provided...this is just a small part of maintaining our farm.

We could only wish that every animal could be healthy, but the realization is that most of the animals arrive here starved, scared, and sick. It takes time, care, effort and money to bring back the shine in their coats and the glow in their eyes, but in the end you look back and know it's always worth the effort!

We are asking for something as simple as a monthly donation, or even a single donation. Would you consider taking that $20 you might spend on an evening out and supporting an animal here on the farm? Please remember when you go home to your pet(s), that there are animals who come here without ever knowing the meaning of words like home, love, or care.

The Shannon Foundation is a nonprofit organization, donations and contributions are tax-deductible. There are several ways you can help support the animals.

Shannon Foundation Companion Club - receive a letter of appreciation from the Farm, public acknowledgment of their contribution, copies of our newsletter, SF News, and invitations to special events at the Farm. In addition, the name of their choice will be permanently engraved on our Shannon Foundation Companion Club Online Donor Board.

$2,000		$2,499	Sustainers
$2,500	-	$3,499	Benefactors
$3,500	-	$4,499	Patrons
$4,500	-	$5,999	Angels
$6,000	-	and up	Saints

Shannon Foundation Friends Forever - This program is for a special group of one hundred people, families, group, or individual who make an annual donation of $1000, in support of the Farm’s veterinary expenses and feeding supplies.

Members of the Friends Forever receive a letter of appreciation from the Farm, public acknowledgment of their contribution, copies of our newsletter SF News, and invitations to special events at the Farm. In addition, the name of their choice will be permanently engraved on The Shannon Foundation Friends Forever Online Donor Board.

Shannon Foundation In-Kind Donations - The Shannon Foundation gratefully accepts any donations of goods and services relating to the maintenance and well-being of the animals. Five dollars can go a long way if everyone did it!

Feed a Shannon Foundation Animal - This program allows you to make a contribution to The Shannon Foundation by purchasing a product or products that will be used at the Farm.

To participate please visit our Wish List.

This program invites you to support an animal of your choice for one month or one year, and you may choose what animal you would like to sponsor. Sponsors receive a photograph of their animal, a certificate of appreciation, a thank you letter from their animal, visits with their animal, copies of our newsletter, SF News. In addition, the name of their choice will be added to our Online Sponsor Board.

To participate please click on the corresponding animal and add them to your shopping cart.