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The Joanie Bernard Foundation is a nonprofit organization that exists to create a better world for cats by promoting feline welfare, education and funding organizations that share the same mission.

Give Them Ten is a nonprofit movement funded by the Joanie Bernard Foundation. Through a series of ad campaigns over the years, including its mascot Scooter the Neutered Cat, the Give Them Ten™ Movement has promoted the benefits of spay/neuter, fostering, adoption and how to help community cats.
Organizations, groups and projects must meet the following minimum criteria to be eligible for funding consideration:
  • Have a sincere interest in serving feline welfare
  • Be a 501(c)(3) organization
  • Submit a current IRS Form 990
  • Have an annual revenue above $200,000 or total assets of $500,000 or more
  • Be located within 100 miles of Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Have a physical location and agree to an on-site visit
Organizations, groups and projects that meet at least the minimum criteria may request funding consideration via the online letter of inquiry.

The Joanie Bernard Foundation is a nonprofit organization that exists to create a better world for cats by promoting feline welfare, education and funding organizations that share the same mission.

Give Them Ten is a nonprofit movement funded by the Joanie Bernard Foundation. Through a series of ad campaigns over the years, including its mascot Scooter the Neutered Cat, the Give Them Ten movement has promoted the benefits of spay/neuter, fostering, adoption and how to help community cats.

Organizations, groups and projects must meet the following minimum criteria to be eligible for funding consideration:
  • Have a sincere interest in serving feline welfare
  • Be a 501(c)(3) organization
  • Submit a current IRS Form 990
  • Have an annual revenue above $200,000 or total assets of $500,000 or more
  • Be located within 100 miles of Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Have a physical location and agree to an on-site visit
Organizations, groups and projects that meet at least the minimum criteria may request funding consideration via the online letter of inquiry.

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Disclaimer: All information about feline spay/neuter provided by the Joanie Bernard Foundation is based on established industry best practices. Website information is not intended to serve as or be a substitute for veterinary advice. For all spay/neuter or other feline surgical procedures, please seek advice from your veterinarian.