Wish List

Thank you so much for your interest in helping the animals of Austin.  The following is EMANCIPE+’s “Wish List” of items or donations that would make the biggest impact on our mission of reducing animal homelessness.  For more information about any of these items, or to make a donation, contact David Gunn at david.gunn@emancipet.org.

New Mobile Clinic, approximate cost: $200,000, estimated impact:  A fully equipped mobile spay/neuter clinic can accommodate approximately 7,000 surgeries per year.  A mobile clinic allows us to reach the clients and animals most in need of our free or low-cost services because we bring the services directly to their neighborhoods. The conservative five-year impact of a new mobile clinic would be the prevention of well over 90,000 homeless puppies and kittens.  

Building Supplies for Fall 2009 Relocation, approximate cost:  from $20 – $10,000, estimated impact:  We have a very limited budget for the relocation and renovation of the new EMANCIPE+ spay/neuter clinic.  Any building supplies that are donated will allow us to invest in some of our “dream” items for the clinic, resulting in a state of the art spay/neuter space that will serve Austin’s animals for years to come.  The materials we need include:  treated lumber for a large deck, sheet glass for our surgery area, paint, plumbing and electrical equipment, sheet vinyl for floors, and laminate countertops for the pharmacy.  We also created a gift registry at Lowe’s for additional items, including much-needed appliances.  Check it out here.

High Efficiency Washer and Dryer (electric), approximate cost:  $2,000, estimated impact:  Every animal that comes to our clinic gets their own blanket for the day.  This is a part of our protocol for preventing disease transference, but it is also our way of comforting each pet during what can be a stressful day.  Those blankets, combined with sterile drapes and other laundry combine for up to 16 loads of laundry per day.  Having a washer and dryer that can handle this volume of laundry without breaking down is critical, and it allows us to continue provide the best care for animals entrusted to us.  

Refrigerator with Attached Bottom Freezer, approximate cost:  $900, estimated impact: We provide over 22,000 animals with vaccinations every year, and every vial of vaccine must be kept refrigerated at a precise temperature.  In addition, a variety of tests we keep on hand, such as heartworm tests, need to be kept refrigerated or frozen.  A new, larger refrigerator will allow us to store all the materials we need on hand, and will reduce our energy bill, allowing more money to go directly to the animals we serve.  

Pet Toys, Food, and Supplies, approximate cost:  varies, estimated impact:  Every Thursday – Saturday, the EMANCIPE+ Mobile Clinic travels to Austin’s lowest income neighborhoods to provide free spay/neuter and other vet services for pets in need.  Many of these pets arrive with a collar made of rope or twine, or in a carrier made from a cardboard box.  The people who bring them to us love their pets very much, but simply don’t have the money to provide for them the little luxuries our own pets may take for granted, like treats, a soft bed, or a fun toy to keep their minds active and engaged.  We distribute donated items whenever we can, and the light in the people’s eyes, and their pets, is the best thanks you can get for a donation!

Clinic Supplies, approximate cost: varies, estimated impact:  In our clinic, we are constantly trying to stay organized and tidy, which is a tall order when you see as many patients as we do.  We always seem to be in need of items such as storage bins, cleaning supplies like swiffer refills, bleach, paper towels, etc.  We also need donations of gently used towels to give each patient their own place to snuggle after surgery.