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It is with heavy hearts that we share the heartbreaking and unexpected loss of my beloved cousin, who at 16 tragically lost his life after being hit by a car. Our family is devastated, and we are struggling to process this unimaginable pain. He was always so happy, had the brightest smile, made everyone laugh and was such a hard worker. Any donation big or small would mean so much to my family.

Honoring Carlos Estrada's Life

<div>Every day, countless innocent cats suffer in silence, left to fend for themselves in harsh outdoor conditions, or worse, in neglectful environments where their very lives hang in the balance. At Headed For Furever Inc., we are on a heartfelt mission to change this awful reality. As a non-profit animal rescue located in Scottsville, NY, our sole purpose is to rescue, rehabilitate, and find loving forever homes for these vulnerable feline friends.
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<div>But we desperately need your help! Since the announcement of a life changing grant that we'll get into below, our donations have totally stopped. We are buried in medical bills, jumping hurdle after hurdle with the construction of our adoption center, and struggling to just stay afloat. Truth be told, yesterday our rescue account had only $56 dollars in it. Our heart is heavy, knowing that while we have the capacity to save lives, we lack the necessary funds to provide urgent medical care for the cats already in our care. We are in danger of closing our doors to urgent medical cases and never seeing the completion our adoption center. This is weighing so heavy on us, especially during the holiday season where we strive to bring so many home for their first holidays.
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<div>With your support, we aim to finish the new adoption center that will not only transform the lives of countless cats but will also be a sanctuary for healing and hope. This facility will enable us to provide them the care they deserve and allow families to connect with them in ways that simply aren't possible in our current foster-based system. These lives are at stake—together, we can make a difference that lasts a lifetime.
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<div>Before reading on, you can check us out, and see some of the furry faces you'll help save on Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HeadedForFurever?mibextid=ZbWKwL%2529" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/HeadedForFurever?mibextid=ZbWKwL" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/HeadedForFurever?mibextid=ZbWKwL</a>)</a> or Instagram (@headedforfurever). 
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<div><strong>The Need:</strong>
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<div>While we are immensely grateful for the $250,000 Golisano grant, which is distributed at $62,500 per year for four years, recent media coverage has led to a misconception that we received this funding as a lump sum upfront. This false perception has not only resulted in a significant amount of ridicule, judgement, and misunderstanding for us to endure daily, but a drop in donations to almost none. This has created an urgent need for financial support as we face unexpected costs due to changing regulations, laws, and so many unforeseen complications with out building.
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<div>What initially felt like winning the lottery with the grant has quickly turned into a nightmare, as we struggle to keep ourselves afloat. We were counting on the NYS Companion Animal Capital Fund to help us complete our adoption center, but we recently learned that we are ineligible for this grant because our building is located on residential property. This grant was designed to assist rescues in complying with new laws by December 2025 that holds us to the same stringent standards as larger organizations. Without the government funding meant to help us achieve these standards, we fear we will not be able to continue to operate.
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<div>We are currently working to explore options to become eligible for this funding, but the process will take more time and resources than we can gather to meet the December 20th deadline. We are uncertain if or when there will be another funding round available.
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<div>When we created our budget we incorporated a cushion for extra costs, but nothing could have prepared us to have every single portion of the constuction complicated in some way.
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<div>Elevated Foundation: We had to hire an engineer and surveyor to install an elevated foundation due to new DEC flood zone laws, which added $9,000 to our expenses.
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<div>Insulation Requirements: To comply with residential energy conservation codes, we must spray foam the entire structure instead of using fiberglass insulation, costing an additional $8,600.
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<div>Window Replacement: We discovered that the windows installed were single pane rather than double pane as initially promised, requiring us to replace all 16 windows at a cost of $13,000.
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<div>HVAC Installation: The mandatory installation of HVAC systems adds another $7,600 to our budget.
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<div>ADA Compliant Ramp: We’re committed to making our facility accessible, so we're building a floating patio/ramp for $5,800.
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<div>Electric: At this time we are facing a $3000 minimum for National Grid to just set the pole for the electric. This is because it is a second service and the pole on the property is not accessible from the shelter.
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<div>Additional Costs: There are further expenses for running water lines, purchasing a generator, and purchasing specific flooring/walls to ensure compliance with other Department of Agriculture regulations.
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<div>Our new adoption center will more than double our intake capacity, providing a safe and engaging environment where cats can thrive as they await their forever homes. Equipped with dedicated rooms for play and interaction, the center will host fundraising events and volunteer activities, allowing interested families to meet multiple cats in one location and find their perfect match.
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<div>This facility will significantly increase our adoption rates, freeing up space in foster homes and enabling us to rescue more cats from the streets. For instance, our recent open houses during our trial run had more adoptions in one event than we would have in a month. This has shown us the power of personal interaction in finding homes for our cats, and reinforced the everlasting benefit our adoption center will have.
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<div>The need for our services has never been more pressing. It is estimated that there are 30-40 million free-roaming homeless cats nationwide, comprising both feral and friendly cats. According to the Humane Society of the United States, a healthy, adoptable, and friendly cat is euthanized every thirteen seconds, translating to approximately 1.4 million cats per year due to inadequate shelter space and a shortage of available homes.
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<div>By the time you read this, fifty cats will have died without the help they desperately need. Once a cat enters a shelter, it faces only a 41% chance of euthanasia versus a 37% chance of adoption. Female cats can have their first litter as young as four months of age, often delivering three litters a year with an average of four to six kittens each. This means a single cat can produce an astonishing 4,900 new cats in just seven years. Unfortunately, on average, only 25% of kittens born outside will survive to six months, while the remaining 75% will suffer horrific fates due to disease, starvation, predators, traffic, and severe weather conditions. Our primary focus in on TNVR and saving cats from the brutal colony life. In our area of Rochester it is estimated that only 2% of cats living outside are spayed/neutered.
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<div>Founded in January 2020, we have rescued nearly 2,000 friendly cats and sterilized over 500 feral cats through our TNVR program. We focus on providing necessary medical care, often rescuing cats suffering from severe injuries and illnesses. Our commitment is rooted in compassion and a desire to create a better future for every cat in our care.
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<div>Our current foster-based model restricts interaction opportunities for families wishing to adopt. The new center will alleviate this barrier, nurturing the cats’ personalities and increasing the likelihood they will find loving homes.
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<div>At Headed For Furever, we take over 90% of our cats from outdoor colonies, along with those rescued from hoarding and abuse/neglect situations. Our work often leads us to cats with increased medical needs due to parasites, diseases, and physical injuries, and therefor increased cost of our veterinary bills. Each cat we’ve rescued comes with its own unique story of survival and resilience, and we are proud of the miracles we’ve witnessed.
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<div>We would love to share some of our biggest miracle stories and pictures with you soon! From cats who were once suffering on the streets to those who found healing after traumatic experiences, these inspiring transformations showcase the importance of our work. Your support will not only help us continue rescuing but also allow us to share these heartwarming tales of success with you and our community.
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<div>Words cannot express how thankful we are for the amazing support we have received from our community over the past 5 years. Our gift from the Golisano Foundation has shown us the light in the dark, and granted us the motivation to continue on with the knowledge that there are so many amazing people on this journey with us. Every single donations big or small brings us one step closer to getting back on the road to saving as many deserving lives as we can.
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<div>With heartfelt gratitude,
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From Hope to Hardship: Support Our Rescue of Feline Friends

The Herrera-Carreon family suffered a tragic loss and is needing help for burial expenses. The morning of Monday May 13, 2019 they lost their daughter and grandson In a fatal collision near Highway 63 and Avenue 336, just north of Visalia city limits. Please help the family in these difficult times any donation will be greatly appreciated.

Briseida and Nico

La familia Morales estamos pidiendo su coperacion para recaudar fondos para los gastos funebress de su hija Ayleen Morales de antemano se les agradece su coperacion y muchas gracias.<br /><br /><br />The Morales family are asking for your cooperation to raise funds for funeral expenses for their daughter Ayleen Morales in advance they are grateful for your cooperation and thank you very much.

In memory of  Ayleen Morales

My daughter Giselle who is 10 years old, was diagnosed with <strong>Stage IV Glioblastoma on March 9th, 2018</strong> which is a cancerous brain tumor. The tumor is located in the center of the brain near her brain stem which Doctors have ruled as inoperable and un-treatable. The Doctors have inferred to my family and I, they are only able to give Glioblastoma patients standardized treatment which only consists radiotherapy and chemotherapy. They assertively told us that they cannot do anything else, but prolong her life as fully as possible. Giselle's cancer is <strong>One of The Most Deadliest Types of Brain Cancers and her life expectancy ranges 12-16 months to live</strong>. I wholeheartedly wish to seek a second opinion and fight for my daughters life, as a Mother and any other Mother in this world would do the same and fight til' the very last breath. The money raised in this campaign will help with unforeseen expenses that may arise regarding costs that the insurance will not cover such as flying her out of state for second opinions, clinical trials, and miscellaneous expenses all in the effort to fight for Giselle! I like to think that the word cancer has the word CAN in it as a statement of what we CAN do and not what we can’t do. I believe with your help, we CAN fight this! From the bottom of my wasted heart, I'm asking everyone who comes across my daughter's campaign, ANY amount of support whether it's a single dollar or sharing this GoFundMe would be immensely appreciated! If you cannot donate financially, please keep Giselle in your prayers.

Giselle Deserves a Fighting Chance

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