Foundation and nonprofit share pet success story

Thanks to the Lauren Elizabeth Foundation (LEF), White Pine Critter Fix (WPCF) has another success story.

Recently, a family in Lund reached out to see what they could do about a stray cat with four kittens that showed up in their new home this spring. It was bitterly cold, so the family took the kittens in and cared for them until it was time to wean them. Realizing that the community had a cat population crisis, they did not want to contribute to the problem by releasing them. The family, along with their relatives and friends in Utah, were able to find a home for the kittens and made an appointment for neutering for the mother cat, Kitty Soft Paws.

Unknowingly, Kitty Soft Paws was bred again before her sterilization date. She was pregnant with nine kittens. LEF covered the surgery and other veterinary costs performed by Dr. Fowler at Ely Veterinary Care. Cedar Grove Boarding and Grooming provided free aftercare for Kitty Soft Paws as the Lund family was expecting the arrival of their own baby and concerned about their ability to provide the care needed for Kitty Soft Paws following her surgery. She has made a full recovery and is now home with her Lund family.

White Pine Critter Fix thanked the Lauren Elizabeth Foundation for their continued support of its local spay and neuter program. Their mission is to protect and advocate for companion animals by assisting spay, neuter and immunization programs, as well as rescuing and rehoming animals in rural areas of the state of Nevada.

Founder Jennifer Ashton created this nonprofit to honor the memory of her daughter, Lauren Elizabeth, who had a passion for animals. LEF believes that companion animals can provide a bridge to recovery and emotional stability for people in need. To learn more about LEF and support their mission, visit their website at laurenelizabeth.org.