Donate to the New Beginnings Cat Shelter

The generosity of our donors is vital as we continue to serve and protect our cats that have either been neglected and or saved from an inhumane environment. Your contribution will make the humane difference - and it's never been more needed than today.

You may make your tax-deductible cash gift by mail or online.

Become a supporter and make your first donation by mail.

Or

Become a supporter and make a donation online by Paypal.

If you are an existing client that has adopted a cat and would like to donate to our shelter we also appreciate all the help you can give.

These are also ways you may be able to help to support the many costly functions that are necessary to keep our Shelter running smoothly.

• Organize a food and supply drive
• Collect Pennies for our Cats
• Hold a fund raiser on your own and donate
• Sponsor an educational seminar for us to explain to others of our needs
• Sponsor printing or advertising

We have set up four levels of commitment based on what it takes to keep our Shelter running:

Donate any amount through
Paypal you select by
clicking on top left button, or
click on donation levels 1,2 & 3
below.
Thanks for your Donation.

Donation Level 1 - $20

(Food & Basic Necessities)
Donation Level 1 takes care of the many necessities that
We use in our shelter that are essential in the everyday
Health and welfare of our Cats.

Donation Level 2 - $40

(Vet Visits & Medical Supplies)
Offers all the help from Level 1 and also gives additional support by funding our Vet Visits and medical needs.

Donation Level 3 - $60

(Cats Toys & Leisure )
Gives our shelter support with Levels 1 and 2 and also adds in all the nice additional touches that make every cat happy, healthy and comfortable.

1. Call us. Call the shelter at (815) 472-4734 to find out what items are needed most. Useful items include high-quality, name-brand cat food (such as IAMS, Science Diet, Eukanuba, Nutro-Max), and shelter equipment and supplies (such as cat litter, towels, small sturdy blankets, newspapers, bandages, cotton swabs and rubbing alcohol). Store-bought treats and toys are always welcomed.
2. Set a target date. Decide the date you'd like to present your items to the shelter and be sure to allow yourself 4-6 weeks for collecting the items. Don't forget to get permission first.
3. Advertise. Spread the word about your collection with posters and flyers. Set up colorful donation boxes at convenient locations around the school, community or office. Offer an award to the student/employee or class/department that contributes the most items.
4. Stay positive. Don't give up if your collection starts off slowly. Be persistent and tell everyone you know his or her help is wanted and needed. Your success and dedication will be an inspiration to others!
5. Make a first-class delivery. Keep collecting until right before your target date. Find volunteers to deliver the items you've collected to the shelter.

Your gifts will help:

• Adopt pets to responsible owners
• Promote the spay and neuter of cats in our shelter
• Rescue stray and injured cats
• Provide humane and safety of felines