Animal Protection Program Grants

The Summerlee Foundation's grant program focuses on aiding the most overlooked, underfunded, and heavily exploited animals, prioritizing small to medium-sized organizations where their funding can have a significant impact. Their goals are to balance urgent, direct care with addressing the root causes of animal suffering for systemic change. Specific areas of support include:

• Sterilization and vaccination for cats in the US and Canada, especially in rural or underserved areas, to combat overpopulation and homelessness.
• Support for dogs in the US, Latin America, and First Nations/Native American communities, focusing on sterilization, vaccination, and humane euthanasia.
• Funding for ethical research and advocacy to protect wildlife such as mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes, and black bears.
• Addressing marine mammal issues, their health and well-being, and opposing captivity, especially for dolphins and orcas.
• Support for captive wild animal sanctuaries verified or accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries.
• Emphasis on wildlife rehabilitation through hands-on care, including emergency rescue, food, medication, and housing improvements.