Six local nonprofit organizations have been awarded $10,480 in grants from the Cleopatra Fund. Funding priority is given to organizations involved in providing programs or services that promote animal welfare.
Catskill Animal Sanctuary, Inc.
$1,500
Funds to purchase hay to feed rescued animals.
$400
To provide a second set of surgical instruments for their low-cost medical clinic in Hyde Park to increase efficiency.
$1705
To provide intake care, including urgent medical care, to at least 27 abandoned, orphaned, neglected or retired farm animals, bringing them back to health, and providing the early routine care that will make it possible for these animals to live with care and compassion at Green Chimneys Farm or to be adopted by a new caring owner.
$1,000
To provide food, medicine, and spaying/neutering for all cats in their care.
$2,875
To provide an anesthesia monitor for medium to large dogs in order to expand their low cost spay/neuter mobile services.
$3,000
To provide intake care, including urgent medical care, to abandoned, orphaned or neglected cats and kittens.