Financial Donations

Every charity struggles financially and Heaven Can Wait is no different. We are always humbled by the generousity of individuals, corporations and the community and we appreciate any financial contribution that can be made towards the care of all of our animals. We are currently seeking financial assistance to help defer the costs of the following ongoing expenses:

• Veterinary care (monthly between $7,000 - $12,000)

• Fuel and utilities (monthly between $600 - $1,200)

• Food (monthly between $800 and $1,500)

• Maintenance of vehicle (monthly $500-$1,000 for gas and repairs)

• Garbage removal (monthly $75)

• Advertising (monthly $200)

• Specific one-time costs (i.e. washer/dryer, vacuum, drywall and other household repairs, dogs runs, shelters, etc.)

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For those wishing to make a financial donation towards helping the animals, we do have e-transfer set up to heavencanwaitarf@gmail.com. No password is required. Please know all donations are well and responsibly used towards the care of the animals we're responsible for, and are very appreciated!

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To donate by credit card, click the Donate Now button.

Fostering

Fostering means taking a needy animal into your home for a specific amount of time. Generally, we look for a minimum 4 week commitment, sometimes more depending upon the needs of the animal as well as other circumstances. During those 4 weeks, we are actively seeking a permanent home for your foster animal. This includes facebook updates, website, meet & greets and other networking. Foster families need to work with Heaven Can Wait to help us more thoroughly evaluate the animal in their care (i.e. good with children? Afraid of cats? Food aggressive?) and be available with a reasonable lead time to show the animals if we have a potential adopter.

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Foster animals come with enough food to last the duration of the foster period, a litter box or kennel, and a list of emergency numbers should you experience any health issue with the animal. Veterinary costs will only be approved by an authorized member of Heaven Can Wait and we have excellent access to veterinarians after hours.

It is not the responsibility of the foster home to adopt your foster pet. Screening processes are in place and are done by our Adoption Coordinator. Of course, you may promote the animal within your care and we encourage you to speak about your foster animal to friends and family, but the final decision and responsibility rests with us.

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Christmas Fostering has become a tradition at  HCW! For the period of Dec 15 – Jan 2 each year, we actively seek matches for our dogs (and a few cats!) over the holidays. If you and your family are planning to be close to home during this major holiday, consider becoming a Christmas Foster, and get on the contact list!

Young Veterinarians Education Program

Through the course of our work with young people, several exceptional children and teens have been identified as having the intelligence, aptitude and desire to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. We would like to encourage this path, and be able to offer financial aid as they mature and follow their path.

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We are hoping to find a Patron or Patroness to help us develop this program. Until that time, we have been working to help promote this endeavor at fundraisers and have accepted many kind donations from individuals who recognize the benefits of assisting young people achieve their dreams. On a selfish note (!), we look forward to the day these children graduate and become vets dedicated to helping all animals, owned and rescued, and to the day when they donate a portion of their time to do spay/neuter clinics for Heaven Can Wait.

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A separate, interest bearing account has been established to collect specific donations towards the Young Veterinarians Education Program. Thank you for your consideration.

Wish List

Needs certainly vary but here is our partial Wish List, from the small to the large.​

• Blankets for dogs or to be cut down and made into cat beds

• Cat carriers

• Cat scratching posts

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DOG FOOD:

• Please stay away from any brands with dyes in them (multi colored)

• Dry dog food, both large and small breed

• Grain free dog food

• Canned dog food, regular

• Canned dog food, grain free

• SPECIAL FOODS - VETERINARY BRANDS

  • ​Gastrointestinal

  • D/D

  • Hypoallergenic

  • Diabetic

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CAT FOOD:

• Please stay away from any brands with dyes in them (multi colored)

• Dry cat food, regular

• Dry cat food, grain free 

• Dry kitten food (for older kittens)

• Mama cat & kitten food (actual name, formulated for young kittens)

• Canned cat food, regular

• Canned cat food, grain free

• Canned kitten food

• SPECIAL FOODS - VETERINARY BRANDS

  • ​Gastrointestinal

  • D/D

  • Hypoallergenic, dry

  • Urinary S/O, dry

  • Renal Support, dry

  • W/D, dry

  • Fibre, canned

  • KMR milk replacement powder

  • Calm, dry

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RABBIT FOOD:

• Rabbit pellets

• Timothy Hay

• Vegetables

• Litter

• Chews

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SUPPLEMENTS/MEDICAL:

• Glucosamine

• Fish Oil

• Coconut Oil

• Vitamin E Pills

• Pancrease-V Powder (from vet)

• Lysine Powder

• Fortiflora for both dogs & cats

• Benadryl

• Lactulose (ask pharmacist)

• Dermagel

• Vet Wrap

• Gauze

• Hibitane or other skin cleanser

• Syringes (3 ml) & Human Insulin ones

• Polysporin ointment

• Dulcolax

• Canned pumpkin

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BEDDING:

• Towels (larger sized)

• Sheets

• Blankets

• Dog beds

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SUPPLIES:

• Pine pellet litter (most cost effective is pine pellets from Home Hardware, Canadian Tire, etc - not labelled as litter)

• Disinfecting cleaners - Lysol, Pinesol, Mr Clean

• Bleach

• Laundy Soap (HE Types)

• Fabric Softener

• Dish soap

• Paper towels

• Garbage bags - (Costco ones, strong)

• Hand sanitizer

• Vileda mop heads (twist type)

• Kenmore 5055 vacuum bags