We Are a Nonprofit
Team
MnSCASD was started 3 years ago and has achieved federal non-profit status this year. Our work helping to provide low cost veterinary care for seniors and the disabled living on a fixed income has revealed the need for funding to provide care for pets who need in clinic additional diagnostics such as radiographs, dental care and surgery.
The cost of these services is beyond what a normal person living on a fixed income can afford. This funding would cover the cost of in-clinic care for pets needing services that an in home veterinarian cannot provide (surgery, dental care, radiographs). Proof that care has been provided would be evident through veterinary records with the clinics that have provided the services.
We Have a Strong
Mission
There have been many seniors and disabled clients that could not afford the low cost services that we decided to start a non-profit and try to raise money to help those who cannot afford the very low cost services already provided.
We are pushing to raise funds so that we can not only help with the cost of in-clinic care like surgery, dental care and radiographs, but to help cover the cost of basic veterinary care so that the pets of seniors and the disabled can stay with their owners in their apartments and homes.
Read Raskya’s Experience
“Dr. Marie Louderback is a skilled, compassionate and friendly Vet. She is passionate about working with people and their pets in a home setting. With me being older, disabled and no longer driving, having my dog cared for in my home makes it easier and more possible for me to help my dog maintain her best health throughout the year.
I have worked with Dr. Marie for over ten years. She is eager to answer my pet questions and will refer to us to a Clinic when more intensive Vet care is needed than what she can provide for us in our home. Her charity of 3poundcats, helps other low income people like me meet their pets needs when their, sometimes only companion, is sick.
I have referred Dr. Marie many times to my neighbors here in low income Senior Housing. Each person has been pleased with her work. Because of lack of transportation Vet visits often get missed. So having Dr. Marie come here instead allows the dogs and cats here in the High Rise to be up to date on their shots which makes the whole building safer.
Having Dr. Marie as a Visiting VET, which includes her caring approach in helping end a beloved pet suffering because of illness or old age, while at home, makes her a valuable asset to the community and worth supporting 3poundcats, as she continues her work to make lives better for low income people and the animals they love.”
-Raskya G. & Companion Animals Dolly and Bella G.
Our Team
Marie Louderback
Dr. Louderback started 3 Pound Cats, a business that provides low cost services for seniors and the disabled, 8 years ago. During that time, it has provided in home care at extremely low cost to all those in need.
Chris Servaty
Chris has been a volunteer for over 5 years with no compensation. She spends 2 days out of her week helping this organization.
Linda Featherstone
Linda is a volunteer who has been helping this organization for over 5 years with no compensation. She supports clients in her neighborhood of south Minneapolis where she has lived for over 50 years!
