How Can I Support International Cat Care?
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You can support International Cat Care (iCatCare) in several ways listed on its site: donating, fundraising, corporate partnerships, joining the iCatCare Veterinary Society, subscribing to its mailing list, or following its social channels. The right route depends on whether you want to give money, give time and effort, or engage professionally as a veterinary professional.
Direct financial support
The site's Support Us section lists three main giving routes:
- Donations – a "Donate Now" link appears in the site's main navigation, so one-off or ongoing giving is the most direct option.
- Fundraise – for people who want to raise money from others rather than give alone.
- Corporate Partnerships – for businesses that want to partner with the charity rather than donate as an individual.
iCatCare describes itself as "a global charity improving cat welfare through trusted advice, education, and programmes for caregivers and veterinary professionals." That framing matters when choosing a route: donations and fundraising support the charity's general welfare mission, while a corporate partnership is the appropriate channel if you are approaching as a company.
Membership and professional engagement
If you work in veterinary medicine, the iCatCare Veterinary Society is the membership route. The site also links to related professional programmes:
- Cat Friendly Clinic – a programme aimed at veterinary practices.
- The Academy of Feline Practitioners – courses for veterinary professionals.
- JFMS (Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery) – a publication connected to the organisation.
- Courses and Feline Congress & Events – education and event-based engagement.
Membership is the option to consider if your goal is professional development and participation in a veterinary community rather than a one-off donation. The site presents these as separate from the general "Support Us" giving options, so treat them as distinct commitments.
Staying informed at no cost
Not every form of support requires money. The site offers:
- Mailing list subscription – "Subscribe to our mailing list to receive updates and news."
- Social channels – Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram are linked from the site.
- News – a dedicated news section.
These are the lowest-commitment ways to stay connected and share the charity's work with others.
Contact and further engagement
For anything that does not fit the routes above, the site provides:
- Contact – general enquiries.
- Press & Media – for media requests.
- National Partners and International Partners – for organisations working with iCatCare.
- Careers – if you want to work with the organisation rather than support it as an external party.
Choosing your route
| Your situation | Best starting point |
|---|---|
| Want to give money directly | Donate Now |
| Want to raise money from others | Fundraise |
| Represent a business | Corporate Partnerships |
| Veterinary professional seeking membership | iCatCare Veterinary Society |
| Veterinary practice | Cat Friendly Clinic |
| Want updates only | Mailing list, social channels, News |
| Media or organisational enquiry | Press & Media, National/International Partners |
One practical note: the site includes a cart and login, which indicates some offerings (such as memberships or courses) may involve an account or payment. The available information does not state prices or whether any specific item is free, so check the relevant page before assuming a cost or no cost.