Yana's Fund

Yana's Fund & Aurora's Fund

Aurora's Canine

Lifesaving Support for Our Most Special Residents

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Yana's Special Feline Fund

Founded by lifelong animal lover Carol Meal, Aurora’s “Special” Canines Fund & Yana's "Special" Felines Fund are dedicated to supporting and raising awareness for Animal Friends' residents who are often overlooked and have difficulty finding loving homes.

These funds cover the cost of specialized medical or behavioral care, as well as provide underwritten adoption donations and other resources to assist their new families. Together, these initiatives offer a lifeline to dogs and cats in need, helping them thrive during their time at Animal Friends and ensuring a smoother transition into their forever homes.

Auroras Fund Website Photos

Aurora's Special Canine Fund

Success Stories

These are photos of dogs and cats who have found their forever homes, thanks to the support of Yana’s “Special” Felines Fund and Aurora’s “Special” Canines Fund. Each of these animals received the extra care and assistance they needed to start a new chapter in their lives, and we are grateful to Carol Meal and everyone else who has contributed to these funds. Your generosity has helped give these special animals the chance to experience the love and comfort they deserve. Thank you for making a difference!

Adopted Cats

Adopted Dogs

Carol's Story

Carol Meal’s Legacy of Compassion

Carol Meal’s love for animals began early in her life, and after retiring in 2017, she adopted a special 13-year-old cat named Yana. Yana had been surrendered multiple times due to circumstances beyond her control, and Carol was moved by the thought that this sweet senior cat might struggle to find a home. Over the next six years, Yana transformed from a shy, reserved cat into a loving, affectionate companion. Despite Carol’s best efforts, Yana unfortunately lost her battle to kidney disease in 2023 at the age of 19.

Inspired by her experience with Yana, Carol worked with Animal Friends to create Yana’s “Special” Felines Fund to help cover the costs of adopting and caring for cats with special needs, giving them the extra support they need to find loving homes.

But Carol’s commitment didn’t stop there. She found herself wishing to extend the same opportunities to special dogs that she had for special cats at Animal Friends. In honor of her neighbor's little white dog, she created Aurora’s “Special” Canines Fund. This counterpart to Yana’s fund also provides assistance for the adoption and care of dogs with special needs or health challenges, helping them find the loving homes they deserve.

Yana's fund

Yana

Aurora

Aurora

Both Yana’s and Aurora’s funds share the same mission: to provide financial assistance for adopting and caring for special animals in need. Through these funds, the adoption fees for these cats and dogs are underwritten, and each animal receives a personalized starter kit of supplies tailored to their unique needs, helping them transition smoothly into their new homes.

Carol’s compassion for animals, coupled with the legacy of Yana, has created lasting support for countless special animals. Thanks to her dedication, many more cats and dogs will have the chance to experience the love and care they deserve in their forever homes.

How To Support

Support Yana's Fund

Donate To Support Yana's Fund

Support Aurora's Fund

Donate To Support Aurora's Fund