The Athena Fund

The Mission of the Athena Fund

The Mission of the Athena Fund is to assist with the cost of preventative veterinary care for senior citizens with pets and other pet owners in need. This Fund is entirely donation-based — we rely on the kind, generosity of our community members to move this mission forward. Like Veterinary Cancer Care, I’m sure you’ll agree pets play an essential role in enriching our lives. And veterinary costs should never prevent anyone’s beloved pet from having a longer, richer life with their humans. 

To give to the Athena Fund, please visit The Santa Fe Community Foundation.
Thank you for making a difference in the lives of pets and people in need!

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Athena’s Story

In 2004, a Seattle veterinarian diagnosed our cat Athena with squamous cell cancer and gave her three months to live. We found Dr. Jeannette Kelly of Veterinary Cancer Care after a move to Santa Fe. Once treated by Dr. Kelly, Athena was fully cured and lived in good health and vitality for the rest of her life. After her passing, we were able to fulfill our promise to Athena and today, we carry on Athena’s memory through an emergency relief fund at the Santa Fe Community Foundation.

– Kennedy and Gregg

Who Can Apply?

Anyone in New Mexico is free to apply for assistance through the fund. Applications are reviewed by their veterinarian and the Santa Fe Community Foundation. Assistance is given on a first-come-first-serve basis.

For more information, please contact Diane Hamatoto, Grants Manager, at dhamamoto@santafecf.org