COMPANION BRIDGE INC

Our primary goal is very clear we aim to provide another option other than economic euthanasia to pet owners struggling with veterinary emergencies that are beyond their financial means. We also aim to provide a secure online community with resources and support to assist people struggling with animals in need.

Companion bridge expands access to veterinary care for animals in needy households in creative ways. Rather than having to apply for extensive funding and wait to be evaluated against other owners, with Companion bridge a qualifying pet owner becomes a partner in the fundraising effort. We provides a platform for the animal's owner to make their case directly to a wide audience using our resources. The solution to an animal's problem is rarely just doling out a large amount of funding. Rather, the solution is comprehensive in that the pet owner must become part of the solution themselves, expending energy and creativity on their fundraising effort. The solution must involve a veterinary professional and the Companion Bridge president and board can offer suggestions, expanding the pet owners' vision of what resources they can access. The pet owner is required to give back to the community in some way -- either financially or through social media postings, fundraisers, or other means.

We are 100% a volunteer organization and we keep operating costs to a minimum so that we can provide the maximum amount of every donation to help save lives.
The animal's (owner/caretaker/provider?) gets:
• Free "real estate" on the website to post their story/make their case for assistance to afford health care for their pet
• A secure means to raise funds online to a broad audience
• A vetted list of veterinary providers for medical, surgical and therapeutic needs
• A community of experienced and compassionate volunteers to offer advice and discussion
• A financial contribution from Companion bridge for veterinary health care
• Emergency funding if the pet is in immediate need and the veterinary health care is unaffordable

We have saved approximately 400 animals from having to be euthanized and campaigned to educate people on the procedures and basic care that can keep their pets from having a medical crisis in the future such as spay and neuter and the importance of keeping current on vaccines). In terms of what we would like to accomplish we would like to procure some grants or get listed on the Combined Federal Campaign. We unfortunately do not fit the mold for most programs offering grants since we are not a "rescue" or a spay/neuter program, therefore we will continue to grow our local community of supporters.