M: If there is a pet-health concern for which funding is sought, what are the most common concerns?īrad: Surgeries due to injuries or illnesses are the most common reasons stated by campaigns.ĭr. Millions of dollars have been raised within GoFundMe's “Animals & Pets” category.ĭr. M: What are the most common reasons people use GoFundMe to raise money for pet-related causes?īrad: Animal lovers most commonly raise money on GoFundMe for vet bills, pet adoptions and animal rescue efforts. In order to get the best sense of how the process works, I interviewed GoFundMe’s CEO, Brad Damphousse.ĭr. I’ve previously done fundraising to benefit animal welfare through my work with Amazon CARES (see links at end of this article), so I was intrigued to learn of, a crowd-funding site that has helped families to raise funds for a variety of pet-health related campaigns. Have you ever tried to raise funds to pay for your pet’s medical treatment? Fortunately, with the power of the internet and social media, pet owners are now more empowered than ever to reach a large-scale audience with the financial means to lend a hand for a good cause.
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