Below are two letter types that we use use for medical appeals for animals in an Animal Shelter that need help and financial assistance.

SAMPLE LETTER 1

Dear {RECIPIENT},

{ANIMAL NAME} Needs You. Will You Help?

{ORGANIZTION} is committed to ensuring that every cat and dog, regardless of age or illness gets to live its life to the fullest. Every animal that finds their way to our shelter is provided love, care, attention, and necessary medical care, regardless of cost.

At the point in an animal’s life where most organizations say, “we can’t” we say, “YES, WE WILL.”

Because of you, we’re able to provide care and love for over {NUMBER} cats, dogs, kittens and puppies currently in our shelter.

Because of you, we’re able to help animals like {ANIMAL NAME} .

{Give background of the animal’s story.}

Our work is far from over, and we need the help of more people like you to do it.

We’re constantly getting calls to help neglected, elderly and homeless animals. WE NEED YOUR HELP.

Would you consider looking into your heart and providing a gift to help us continue our work? As a registered non-profit, we rely on the generosity of people like you.

Please consider making a donation to help these animals. {LINK}

Because of you, {ANIMAL NAME} and many more like her will continue to get the care they deserve.

Thank you!

[Sender]
[Position], [Organization Name]
[email address]​


PS: Please consider making a recurring gift today. Even small amounts help. Here’s the link to do it online. {LINK}

SAMPLE LETTER 2

Dear {RECIPIENT},

Help us, help them. Because of you, we’re able to help animals like {ANIMAL NAME}

{Give background of the animal’s story.}

Would you consider looking into your heart and provide a gift {LINK} to help us continue our work? As a registered non-profit, we rely on the generosity of people like you.

Because of the generosity of people like you, {ANIMAL NAME} and many more like him will continue to get the care they deserve.

Thank you!

[Sender]
[Position], [Organization Name]
[email address]​

PS: Please consider making a recurring gift today. Even small amounts help. Here’s the link to do it online. {LINK}

Use this animal  medical appeal template and tailor it to your shelter’s unique voice, mission, and specific needs. Your passion and expertise are what make your shelter stand out. By customizing this template, you can ensure that your message resonates authentically with your audience.

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