We are a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to assisting local animal shelters and organizations by collecting and distributing your generous donations.

Your contributions enable animal shelters and organizations to allow more time to animals in need of new homes by assisting with the rising costs associated with providing proper care, food, supplies, and necessary medical expenses. As municipal budgets are reduced, animal shelters often bear the burden of shrinking operational finances. Time is always of the essence, but when it comes to homeless animals in shelters, it is often a matter of life or death. To donate click here.

Rest assured that your donations are greatly appreciated. We couldn’t help the shelters and organizations to help the animals without you.

If you prefer, please mail donations to:
P.O. Box 556
Durham, CT 06422

Help Willy’s Friends Funds

Please select one of these funds on the donation form and your donation will be used specifically for that program.

Willy’s General Fund

Willy’s General Fund allows our organization to grow stronger on a day to day basis. It comprises award money for animal shelters and rescue organizations so that they can keep their doors open and continue to accept adoptable animals. It helps us to grow the Durham Pet Fair bigger and better each year. And it will be the source of our future warehouse that will hold even more food and supplies – as always, free to any animal welfare charity in need. In short, it is the fund that keeps the heart of Help Willy’s Friends beating.

Emergency Medical Fund (EMF)

Many animals are dumped on the street or are surrendered due to their owner’s inability to pay for their pet’s sudden illness or medical emergency. It becomes their rescuer’s responsibility to raise the money necessary for their medical care. That’s where we come in. A donation to this fund may, literally, give an animal that much-needed and well-deserved second chance at life.

Spay/Neuter Fund

Please donate a Help Willy’s Friends spay/neuter voucher to a local animal shelter/rescue organization. Your $100 donation guarantees one less litter of homeless animals.

Estate Planning

Please consider making a gift to Help Willy’s Friends when preparing your estate plan. A gift can be as simple as a bequest in your will in the form of cash outright or as comprehensive as the creation of a charitable remainder trust. You can leave securities investments, art work, motor vehicles, boats, real estate, or other assets with financial value. Your estate planning attorney can guide you in preparing the gifting format that best suits your wishes.

For Veterinarians

Help Willy’s Friends is seeking veterinarians to join our Spay/Neuter Voucher Program. If you are a licensed veterinarian willing to donate or discount your services toward ending animal overpopulation, please contact Laura Berman at laura@helpwillysfriends.org

If you are a veterinarian who would like to become a drop-off location for food and supplies to be picked up by Help Willy’s Friends volunteers periodically, please contact Mark Paturzo at willy@helpwillysfriends.com or call 203.988.1718.

One person CAN make a difference…

Help Willy’s Friends provide food, supplies and funds to our local animal shelters and rescue organizations just by donating your time. Here are some suggestions:

please contact Mark Paturzo at willy@helpwillysfriends.com or call 203.988.1718 with any questions or requests for materials/assistance.