SOCK it to FIP

Save Our Cats and Kittens from Feline Infectious Peritonitis

 

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HOW TO MAKE A DONATION TO SOCK FIP

There is almost no federal and state funding to support studies for companion animal health. The U.C. Davis Center for Companion Animal Health (CCAH) relies entirely upon private donations to support its clinical research to improve the health and well-being of companion animals.

Please support SOCK FIP and the researchers at the U.C. Davis Center for Companion Animal Health by sending a donation to support FIP research.

PAYPAL

You can now donate to SOCK FIP through PayPal.  Here is the link:

Donate to SOCK FIP now through PayPal

SOCK FIP's non-profit status is pending. All donations to SOCK FIP will support FIP Research at UC Davis.

CHECKS

You can send a check made payable to:   UC Regents

Note on your check:     For FIP Research

And mail it to:  

Development Office
U.C. Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
Dean's Office, One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616

CREDIT CARDS

If you would prefer to make a gift using your credit card, please call:

Development Office
U.C. Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
(530) 752-7024

WIRE TRANSFERS

If you live in a country other than the United States and would like to make a gift, please call the development office or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and we can send you instructions on how to make a wire transfer.  You can also now make a gift to SOCK FIP through PayPal.  SOCK FIP's non-profit status is pending. All donations to SOCK FIP will support FIP Research at UC Davis.

A portion of all gifts to UC Davis (6%) is used to defray the costs of administering the funds.  UC Davis is a nonprofit, public benefit corporation which is tax exempt under under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). Your gift to the UC Davis Center for Companion Animal Health qualifies as a charitable deduction for federal tax purposes as permitted by law, and a formal acknowledgment of your gift will be sent to you upon receipt of your donation. The tax EIN is 94-6036494.

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Support SOCK FIP by making purchases through iGive.com at http://www.iGive.com/FIPresearchUCDavisCCAH.

OTHER WAYS YOU CAN HELP US SOCK IT TO FIP:

  • Add a link to www.sockfip.org on your website
  • Tell all your cat-loving friends about sockfip.org so they can learn more about FIP
  • Tell your veterinarian about SOCK FIP and sockfip.org, and ask them to refer clients who have lost or are losing a cat to FIP
  • If you are a cat fancier or exhibitor, place an ad in your next show catalog to spread the word about SOCK FIP
  • Host  a SOCK FIP booth at your next cat show or other event
  • Ask your club to support FIP research by sending a donation to SOCK FIP
  • If you are a breeder, send a donation to SOCK FIP after placing your next kitten
  • If you are a Burmese or Birman breeder, or other breeder, participate in the genetic study to determine susceptibility factors among breeds and bloodlines
  • Buy and wear a “SOCK IT TO FIP” shirt
  • Buy and wear a “SOCK IT TO FIP” button
  • Become a fan of our SOCK FIP page on Facebook

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF SOCK FIP AND FIP RESEARCH!

 
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