Bailey's Champs

Grants by Year

We’re pleased to provide the following grants to Bailey’s Champs, caring, competent providers and organizations that are building capacity, creating opportunities that strengthening the importance of the human-animal bond in personal, occupational, and therapeutic capacities, and promoting responsible, loving pet-ownership.

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

$7,000 to spay / neuter, vaccinate, and provide additional emergency veterinary care for community kittens and cats that then will be returned to their feral cat colonies in the surrounding Scottsville, NY area. 

$2,500 to support the basic medical and veterinary needs, including spay / neuter, necessary to prepare puppies and dogs with significant medical and or behavioral needs for adoption.

$3,000 to be used towards life-saving medical care, including spay / neuter, of friendly and abandoned community cats in preparation for their return to their cat colony or adoption.

$4,000 towards the basic and life-saving medical care, especially spay / neuter, for kittens and cats rescued in preparation for adoption or the return to their cat colony.

$13,500 to purchase essential surgical equipment and materials necessary to conduct in-house spay / neuter services and clinics for shelter and community cats and dogs.

$2,000 to support Pawsitive Interactions, a Humane Education program teaching safe interactions with pets to elementary and middle school age children in the Collier County community.

$4,000 towards the OASIS (Owned Animal Subsidy & Intervention Service) program that offers medical assistance to economically disadvantaged residents of Erie County to keep the pet with its owner.

$5,000 to support the SNIP (Spay Neuter Incentive Program) which provides low-cost spay / neuter services to owned cats and dogs whose owners face accessibility and affordability barriers.

$15,000 to purchase essential surgical equipment and clinic supplies to provide spay / neuter surgeries and other life-saving procedures, in-house, in preparation for adoption.

$5,400 to be used towards the medical and emergency veterinary care associated with taking care of senior dogs and dogs entering hospice while living out their lives comfortably with foster care volunteers.

$6,000 to be used towards basic and emergency veterinary care required for kitten and cat rehabilitation in preparation for adoption, as well as for the purchase of food for kittens and cats in foster care.

$8,000 to be used towards medical care which will cover spaying / neutering, vaccinations, surgeries, dental care and medications for dogs that were rescued and rehabilitated in preparation for adoption.

$10,000 to purchase essential surgical equipment including an adjustable Exam Table, mobile Anesthesia Unit, Surgical Light, and Microchip Readers to increase an animal’s quality of life and decrease companion animal overpopulation.

$15,000 to purchase additional, essential equipment for the Healing Paws Medical Suite including an anesthesia machine, surgical table, and dental machine to provide veterinary care to kittens and cats in preparation for adoption.

$2,600 to purchase lifelike, robotic pets for children receiving palliative care who would benefit from the companionship of a dog or a cat but cannot care for a live animal due to a life-limiting medical condition.

$15,000 used towards the Ready, Set, Rescue (RSR) program to provide free spay/neuter services for rescued cats and dogs in county shelters in SWFL’s Region 9 geographic region in preparation for adoption.

$3,000 to be used to rescue, vet, train, and places dogs as Therapy Support Dogs for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, as well as other visual or hearing impairments.

$10,000 To purchase and distribute dog, and cat food, vaccines, and medical supplies to tend to the illnesses and injuries rescued pets have sustained due to Hurricane Ian.

$2,000 to vet and care for rescued abandoned, surrendered, abused, and neglected dogs including spaying / neutering surgeries, emergency procedures, vaccines, special food, and supplies in preparation for adoption.

$3,000 for the TNVR Program (Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, and Return) to support the costs of spay and neuter procedures, vaccines, supplies, and food for the general care of feral cat colonies in the Northeast Area of the City of Rochester.

$20,000 to outfit the in-house surgical suite with the necessary equipment to provide spay/neuter services and medical care to kittens and cats. The suite will include a surgery, preparation, and recovery room.

$2,500 to purchase medical equipment, diagnostic tests, and vaccines to care for pregnant cats, kittens, and special needs cats in Southwest, FL.

$4,000 to purchase a custom, CDE Animal Cage that will provide safe and secure temporary housing for kittens, cats, pregnant cats and their litters, while they receive medical care and prepare for adoption.

$2,500 to be used towards the cost-share program, Spay it Forward, that provides financial assistance to reduce the overall cost of owned cat and dog spay/neuter surgeries through the Rochester Community Animal Clinic.

$9,000 to be used for wellness clinic services distributing vaccinations and identification tags for households with accessibility and affordability barriers in the underserved neighborhoods of Rochester, NY.

$6,000 to purchase dog and cat food for distribution to food insecure families and pet-serving agencies in Collier and Lee Counties.

$6,000 to be used towards the Operation Rescue Program which provides free emergency pet boarding for pet owners facing financial hardship, hospitalization, displacement, and or impacts from natural disasters.

$5,000 to be used towards veterinary costs for spay / neuter surgeries, vaccinations, and emergency surgeries as well as to purchase supplies for foster families.

$8,000 towards the OASIS (Owned Animal Subsidy and Intervention Service) Program which provides necessary veterinary care for pets whose owners face financial and accessibility barriers.

$2,500 to support expenses accrued with the cost of care for two certified therapy dogs in the Animal-Assisted Therapy program at Youth Haven, Inc. in Southwest, Florida.

$20,000 towards the renovation of an existing kennel building that will be used to provide low-cost veterinary services for the Immokalee area and surrounding impoverished Collier County community residents in Southwest, Florida.

$5,000 towards the purchase of a Mason Co. Fiberglass Cat Suite, which will expand the kitten nursery and increase the intake capacity during and after kitten season concluding in October.

$20,000 towards the purchase of a transit van, which will be used to deliver donations to southern shelter partners, transport dogs from those shelters to Rochester, NY, and transport animals to medical and foster to adopt appointments.

$2,000 towards the Spay it Forward program that provides cost-sharing awards for low-income households for spay/neuter at Rochester Community Animal Clinic to prevent unwanted litters of puppies and kittens in Rochester, NY.

$3,000 to cover expenses accrued with the cost of caring for both Animal-Assisted Therapy Program golden retrievers including food, veterinary expenses, pet supplies, and dog toys in Southwest, FL.

$7,000 to provide monthly pet food for community pet owners and Meals on Wheels participants in need of assistance or are facing financial difficulties through partnerships with Meals on Wheels and Girl Scouts of Western, NY.

$7,000 to purchase vaccinations and pay for wellness, veterinary services for about 230+ pets from households with accessibility barriers due to financial constraints, housing insecurity, hospitalization, or other crises in the underserved neighborhoods throughout the city of Rochester.

$5,600 towards the TNVR Program (Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, and Return) for the purchase of necessary supplies and the general care of over 100 cats in 22 locations in the Beechwood area of Rochester, NY.

$3,000 – Round 3 Bailey and Friends COVID-19 Response Grants – Funds were used to help cover unexpected costs incurred due to the COVID-19 outbreak including items such as short-term operating expenses for essential programs, safety net and specialty services; the purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other supplies/equipment; cleaning supplies for health and hygiene; and efforts to ensure safe distancing

$5,000 – Round 3 Bailey and Friends COVID-19 Response Grants – Funds were used to help cover unexpected costs incurred due to the COVID-19 outbreak including items such as short-term operating expenses for essential programs, safety net and specialty services; the purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other supplies/equipment; cleaning supplies for health and hygiene; and efforts to ensure safe distancing

$3,000 – Round 3 Bailey and Friends COVID-19 Response Grants – Funds were used to help cover unexpected costs incurred due to the COVID-19 outbreak including items such as short-term operating expenses for essential programs, safety net and specialty services; the purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other supplies/equipment; cleaning supplies for health and hygiene; and efforts to ensure safe distancing

$3,000 – Round 3 Bailey and Friends COVID-19 Response Grants – Funds were used to help cover unexpected costs incurred due to the COVID-19 outbreak including items such as short-term operating expenses for essential programs, safety net and specialty services; the purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other supplies/equipment; cleaning supplies for health and hygiene; and efforts to ensure safe distancing

$3,500 – Round 2 Bailey and Friends COVID-19 Response Grants – Funds were used to help cover unexpected costs incurred due to the COVID-19 outbreak including items such as short-term operating expenses for essential programs, safety net and specialty services; the purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other supplies/equipment; cleaning supplies for health and hygiene; and efforts to ensure safe distancing

$2,000 – Round 2 Bailey and Friends COVID-19 Response Grants – Funds were used to help cover unexpected costs incurred due to the COVID-19 outbreak including items such as short-term operating expenses for essential programs, safety net and specialty services; the purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other supplies/equipment; cleaning supplies for health and hygiene; and efforts to ensure safe distancing

$2,500 – Round 1 Bailey and Friends COVID-19 Response Grants – Funds were used to help cover unexpected costs incurred due to the COVID-19 outbreak including items such as short-term operating expenses for essential programs, safety net and specialty services; the purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other supplies/equipment; cleaning supplies for health and hygiene; and efforts to ensure safe distancing

$5,000 – Round 1 Bailey and Friends COVID-19 Response Grants – Funds were used to help cover unexpected costs incurred due to the COVID-19 outbreak including items such as short-term operating expenses for essential programs, safety net and specialty services; the purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other supplies/equipment; cleaning supplies for health and hygiene; and efforts to ensure safe distancing.

$3,000 – Round 1 Bailey and Friends COVID-19 Response Grants – Funds were used to help cover unexpected costs incurred due to the COVID-19 outbreak including items such as short-term operating expenses for essential programs, safety net and specialty services; the purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other supplies/equipment; cleaning supplies for health and hygiene; and efforts to ensure safe distancing.

$4,800 – Round 1 Bailey and Friends COVID-19 Response Grants – Funds were used to help cover unexpected costs incurred due to the COVID-19 outbreak including items such as short-term operating expenses for essential programs, safety net and specialty services; the purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other supplies/equipment; cleaning supplies for health and hygiene; and efforts to ensure safe distancing.

$2,000 – Round 1 Bailey and Friends COVID-19 Response Grants – Funds were used to help cover unexpected costs incurred due to the COVID-19 outbreak including items such as short-term operating expenses for essential programs, safety net and specialty services; the purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other supplies/equipment; cleaning supplies for health and hygiene; and efforts to ensure safe distancing.

$1,000 – Round 1 Bailey and Friends COVID-19 Response Grants – Funds were used to help cover unexpected costs incurred due to the COVID-19 outbreak including items such as short-term operating expenses for essential programs, safety net and specialty services; the purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other supplies/equipment; cleaning supplies for health and hygiene; and efforts to ensure safe distancing.

$5,000 – Round 1 Bailey and Friends COVID-19 Response Grants – Funds were used to help cover unexpected costs incurred due to the COVID-19 outbreak including items such as short-term operating expenses for essential programs, safety net and specialty services; the purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other supplies/equipment; cleaning supplies for health and hygiene; and efforts to ensure safe distancing.

$1,500 towards the TNVR (Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, and Return) program that provides general and medical care for feral kittens and cats in the Rochester community.

$2,000 for two years to support UR Medicine Home Care Hospice staff and volunteers within the hospice community to provide pet food, veterinary care and other healthy pet care needs at no cost to patients to keep patients and pets together.

$20,000 towards the Hometown Training program that provides at-home guide dog training to blind clients with disabilities in addition to blindness. All funds from Bailey and Friends directly support the placement and training of guide dogs for clients with IDD in WNY.

Please contact Hilary Argentieri, Grant Specialist, with any questions or concerns.

hargentieri@golisanofoundation.org
(585) 332-1859