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  • 1.  Medicines/Supplies

    Posted 08-03-2025 10:36 AM

    My question is, is there an opportunity to contact heart guard,  Simparica Trio etc To get medication's sent to the rescue in bulk on discount or donated? Flea medicine is also very much needed for both cats and dogs. We do not receive any funding and our self supported between 10 members of our rescue..



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    Christine Scheuermann
    Adoption Coordinator
    Mississippi Coalition Of Animal Protection
    D'Iberville, MS
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  • 2.  RE: Medicines/Supplies

    Posted 08-04-2025 11:52 AM

    Do you have a veterinarian that you work with? Maybe have them contact their representative for the companies to see if they can help.

    Sometimes you can get short dated meds (going to expire within 3 to 6 months) donated.

    Good luck!



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    Roxane Fritz
    Veterinary Program Coordinator
    San Mateo County
    CA
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  • 3.  RE: Medicines/Supplies

    Posted 08-04-2025 12:06 PM

    We do. I will ask. I don't think they would but I will try. I appreciate the advice



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    Christine Scheuermann
    Adoption Coordinator/ Dog Foster
    Mississippi Coalition Of Animal Protection
    D'Iberville, MS
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  • 4.  RE: Medicines/Supplies

    Posted 08-04-2025 12:17 PM

    We had a local vet office manager contact us and let us know that she would be willing to donate some of their expiring flea meds (still perfectly good!) because they could not sell them to the public.  Only happened once though, I think after that the office employees ended up with them.  :(



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    Carol Williams
    aralliancega.com
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  • 5.  RE: Medicines/Supplies

    Posted 08-04-2025 02:29 PM

    You need to go to the drug manufacturer directly. Find the representative that covers your geographic area and contact them.

    That is where your vet may be able to help by putting you in contact with the rep.



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    Roxane Fritz
    Veterinary Program Coordinator
    San Mateo County
    CA
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  • 6.  RE: Medicines/Supplies

    Posted 08-04-2025 02:45 PM

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    Alice Calabrese, CAWA
    president & CEO
    Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester
    99 Victor Rd | Fairport | NY 14450
    Alice@lollypop.org
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  • 7.  RE: Medicines/Supplies

    Posted 08-12-2025 07:33 PM

    I have applied for Shelters United. It takes 15 days after you submit the application. But, we can purchase flea control without a veterinarian. We will need a veterinarian for any heartworm medication. I am hoping this will be "cheaper".  Also, faster to receive the flea control since it will be coming from the U. S. 



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    Kim Jackson
    AKC CGC Evaluator
    President/Founder For The Puppies Foundation Inc.
    Corinth, MS
    kimj@forthepuppiesfoundation.org
    www.forthepuppiesfoundation.org
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  • 8.  RE: Medicines/Supplies

    Posted 08-15-2025 02:54 AM

    Absolutely, it's worth reaching out directly to the manufacturers-Heartgard, Simparica Trio, and others often have programs for rescues or nonprofits. You can also contact the farmers dog; they sometimes offer support or guidance for rescues in need of pet medications and supplies. It's all about explaining your situation clearly and showing how their support could make a real impact for the animals.



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    Tyrone Pierce
    Veterinarian
    Maryland Hospital
    MD
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