The Animal Rescue Site focuses the power of the Internet on a specific need — providing food for some of the 27 million unwanted animals given to shelters in the U.S. every year. Over 10 million animals are put to death every year in the U.S. alone because they are abandoned and unwanted.
Each click on the purple "Click Here to Give - it's FREE" button at The Animal Rescue Site provides food and care for a rescued animal living in a shelter or sanctuary. Funding for food and care is paid by site sponsors and distributed to animals in need at the Fund for Animals' renowned animal sanctuaries (including Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch in Texas and the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in California), pet shelters supported by the Petfinder Foundation , North Shore Animal League , and other worthy animal care facilities supported by the GreaterGood.org foundation.
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If it hadn't been for an eagle-eyed and kindhearted passerby that spotted Mario as she drove along the Northern State Parkway in Long Island, the tiny six-month-old kitten might not have lived to see his seventh month. Poor little Mario was all alone, limping painfully and slowly by the side of the roadway, exposed to the frightening danger of fast-paced cars zipping by him.
Mario's rescuer immediately pulled over, got out, and scooped him up before he could go farther. It seemed Mario had been limping in the right direction: A local municipal shelter was just off the exit. She took Mario there, hoping they could help him.
By law, municipal shelters should accept every stray or abandoned animal that come to them. Yet the shelter the woman visited took one look at Mario and told her flatly they did not accept injured pets. She then took the badly-injured cat to a rescue group, where she received the same answer. It seemed impossible to think that this poor cat, who'd barely survived exposure on the Northern State, would find no safe place where he could be treated. The woman then came to Bideawee, tearfully bringing Mario in with her as she recounted her story and begged for help.
Mario and his rescuer got the answer they needed. Bideawee's adoption center staff said yes to taking him in. A veterinarian in the office that day quickly examined the kitten to determine just how badly he was hurt. From the deep cuts on his legs, our doctors determined that not only had Mario been hit - he'd also gotten caught in the wheels of a car. By some miracle, Mario was still alive, although he was down a few lives in the process!
Our veterinary staff brought Mario in for surgery quickly, working to repair the deep lacerations on his legs. They learned that in addition to the cuts on his legs, the tip of his tail would need to be amputated because it had been so badly crushed. Mario's damaged and bruised body had gone through a lot in a short time. He would need extensive rest and a long recuperative time so his little frame could heal.
What Mario almost didn't get was help, though he desperately needed it. His "knight in shining armor" had almost given up hope before she came with him to Bideawee. We were able to be there for both Mario and his rescuer because the generosity and compassion our supporters give us the ability to provide a haven and hope to abandoned, injured, and frightened animals like Mario.
Because of your support, Bideawee can offer a refuge and relief to kittens, cats, puppies, and dogs that barely survive on their own. Please continue to help us fulfill our mission so that pets like Mario can count on us to be there when they most need us.
The Animal Rescue Site focuses the power of the Internet on a specific need — providing food for some of the 27 million unwanted animals given to shelters in the U.S. every year. Over 10 million animals are put to death every year in the U.S. alone because they are abandoned and unwanted.
Each click on the purple "Click Here to Give - it's FREE" button at The Animal Rescue Site provides food and care for a rescued animal living in a shelter or sanctuary. Funding for food and care is paid by site sponsors and distributed to animals in need at the Fund for Animals' renowned animal sanctuaries (including Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch in Texas and the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in California), pet shelters supported by the Petfinder Foundation , North Shore Animal League , and other worthy animal care facilities supported by the GreaterGood.org foundation.
100% of sponsor advertising fees goes to our charitable partners.
If it hadn't been for an eagle-eyed and kindhearted passerby that spotted Mario as she drove along the Northern State Parkway in Long Island, the tiny six-month-old kitten might not have lived to see his seventh month. Poor little Mario was all alone, limping painfully and slowly by the side of the roadway, exposed to the frightening danger of fast-paced cars zipping by him.
Mario's rescuer immediately pulled over, got out, and scooped him up before he could go farther. It seemed Mario had been limping in the right direction: A local municipal shelter was just off the exit. She took Mario there, hoping they could help him.
By law, municipal shelters should accept every stray or abandoned animal that come to them. Yet the shelter the woman visited took one look at Mario and told her flatly they did not accept injured pets. She then took the badly-injured cat to a rescue group, where she received the same answer. It seemed impossible to think that this poor cat, who'd barely survived exposure on the Northern State, would find no safe place where he could be treated. The woman then came to Bideawee, tearfully bringing Mario in with her as she recounted her story and begged for help.
Mario and his rescuer got the answer they needed. Bideawee's adoption center staff said yes to taking him in. A veterinarian in the office that day quickly examined the kitten to determine just how badly he was hurt. From the deep cuts on his legs, our doctors determined that not only had Mario been hit - he'd also gotten caught in the wheels of a car. By some miracle, Mario was still alive, although he was down a few lives in the process!
Our veterinary staff brought Mario in for surgery quickly, working to repair the deep lacerations on his legs. They learned that in addition to the cuts on his legs, the tip of his tail would need to be amputated because it had been so badly crushed. Mario's damaged and bruised body had gone through a lot in a short time. He would need extensive rest and a long recuperative time so his little frame could heal.
What Mario almost didn't get was help, though he desperately needed it. His "knight in shining armor" had almost given up hope before she came with him to Bideawee. We were able to be there for both Mario and his rescuer because the generosity and compassion our supporters give us the ability to provide a haven and hope to abandoned, injured, and frightened animals like Mario.
Because of your support, Bideawee can offer a refuge and relief to kittens, cats, puppies, and dogs that barely survive on their own. Please continue to help us fulfill our mission so that pets like Mario can count on us to be there when they most need us.
