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 Jill Lally at jill.lally@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.

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.

Pet Toys, Food, and Supplies, approximate cost:  varies, estimated impact: Pet Supplies, Toys, and Food, 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 little luxuries.  Donations of collars, leashes, crates, toys and dog and cat food are special gifts for our clients and their treasured pets.

Clinic Supplies, approximate cost: varies, estimated impact: Clinic Supplies, approximate cost: varies, estimated impact:  When you see as many patients as we do, you can never have enough cleaning supplies. Items such as Swiffer refills, bleach, paper towels, Magic Erasers.  We’re also in constant need of gently used towels for each patient to snuggle after surgery.