The EveryCat Health Foundation was honored on November 10th Donation Award from the Cat Writers’ Association, in conjunction with CWA’s 30th anniversary. They will be this year’s beneficiaries of CWA’s fundraising efforts. Read on to learn more about the foundation and how you can help support cat health research and change the lives of cats across the planet.
The EveryCat Health Foundation has supported medical and scientific breakthroughs in improving feline health and treating critical illnesses since its founding in 1968. CWA created a video to highlight all of EveryCat’s contributions:
CWA President Lynn Maria Thompson shared how proud they are to raise funds for the EveryCat Health Foundation. “[Their] Investing in cat health research has had a profound impact on the lives of millions of cats. Looking back on our 30 years of dedication to excellence in cat-centric written, visual, and audio media, and our shared love of cats, we feel that EveryCat is a perfect fit for our fundraiser.”
“We are absolutely delighted to be honored by The Cat Writers Association in this way,” said EveryCat Executive Director Jackie Ott Jaakola. “We are so impressed with their efforts to reach out to cat lovers everywhere and they both support our mission to help all cats everywhere. You can really see their skill and dedication in the amazing video they created for the fundraiser.”
About the EveryCat Health Foundation
The EveryCat Health Foundation is the only nonprofit in the world dedicated solely to funding cat health studies and improving cat health care. With nearly 400 million companion cats bringing joy to their families worldwide, and cat ownership on the rise, cat health research remains underfunded compared to many other animals.
Their mission is to advance feline health by supporting groundbreaking research and education. “Every cat, every day benefits from our foundation.”
Founded in 1968 by The Cat Fanciers’ Association, the EveryCat Health Foundation awarded its first grant in 1971, and has since awarded more than $10 million in grants for groundbreaking cat health research to more than 30 partner institutions all over the world. Through the support of dedicated donors and partners, this funding was made possible. Research supported by the EveryCat Health Foundation helps veterinarians by providing educational resources that improve the treatment of common cat health problems and prevent many diseases. Grants are reviewed and awarded with the help of the foundation’s expert Scientific Review Committee.
They are still committed to their original vision of promoting the health and welfare of all cats, worldwide.
For more information, visit: https://everycat.org/.
EveryCat Health Foundation Grants
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Grants from EveryCat have helped veterinarians improve the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases and conditions and advanced the practice of feline medicine. Some of the most notable advances made possible by EveryCat-funded research include:
- Finding a cure for feline infectious peritonitis
- Association of dietary taurine deficiency with dilated cardiomyopathy
- Discovery of the cat’s second blood type
- Linking certain genetic defects to various diseases and developing DNA tests to identify carriers
- Improving non-invasive blood pressure measurements
- Development of in-clinic testing to detect feline leukemia virus
- Validating the safety of early-age spay/neuter
- Development of a non-invasive method for measuring cortisol
How Can I Help?
Individuals and organizations can donate to the fundraiser here. They’re almost halfway to their goal of $2500, but with the help of our Catsters, we’re sure we can help them surpass their goal, in the name of health for all cats!
To learn about ways you can support the EveryCat Health Foundation outside of the fundraiser visit here.
As the only nonprofit foundation in the world with the sole mission of supporting cat health research, the collaborative work of EveryCat Health Foundation is made possible by the generosity of sponsors and donors.
