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Help us change the lives of King William and Lavaca pets

Your donation goes a long way

Your donation helps not only cats and dogs, but often also relieves the stress of our neighbors who want to help an animal in crisis, but can’t without access to resources. And because our organization is all-volunteer run, and we do the majority of things ourselves in-house, virtually every penny you give goes to changing the lives of pets in need.

Our free programs for cats and dogs exist thanks to the generous support of our friends and neighbors. Help us change the lives of Southtown cats and dogs with a direct tax-deductible gift to our nonprofit. We will receive 100% of your donation as we are charged no fees by accepting gifts through PayPal giving.

Making the neighborhood a better place for people and pets

One of the best things about our neighborhoods is their diversity – from long-time residents to recent arrivals, native San Antonians to new Texans, the very young to the long-retired – neighbors coming together to help San Antonio pets. Some neighbors reach out for financial assistance to help animals in their care, and many come to us for advice and assistance in helping or spaying and neutering feral cats or stray dogs.

Our free programs include our Community Cat Carpool, which shuttles groups of outdoor cats to be spayed/neutered and vaccinated; Cannoli’s Kitchen monthly pet food delivery; Cannolicare grants for essential and often life-saving veterinary care; Spay/Neuter/Vaccinations reimbursement program, and more. A donation to The Cannoli Fund helps not only cats and dogs, but often also relieves the stress of our neighbors who want to help an animal in crisis, but need access to resources.

Help us help neighbors forever change the lives of animals in need – donate now! Thank you in advance for your support.

Cannoli’s Canteen Program Provides Pet Water Bowls

Pets need access to water at all times, even more so during exercise and in high temperatures! Cannoli’s Canteen water stations for pets help make walking in the south Texas heat a bit easier for dogs, who are susceptible to heat exhaustion and dehydration, just like humans. We provide water bowls (and replacement bowls) free to households in our King William and Lavaca service area.

Cannoli’s Canteen will provide any household or business within our service area a FREE large colorful plastic water bowl. The bowl should be placed in the right of way in front of your property (preferably along the sidewalk) and kept full of clean drinking water in order for passing pets to take a drink. Shaded areas are best. The bowls provided for the Cannoli’s Canteen program are large and deep so the water won’t evaporate as quickly.

To request a free pet water bowl, please fill out the form below. We’ll leave one on your porch a few days after your request.

If you’ve participated previously but need a new bowl, we’re happy to provide one. Thank you for helping make our neighborhoods more pet friendly!

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2020 Fiesta Medals feature dogs and cats

Fiesta medals with enamel pins support spay and neuter, vet care

BUY NOW! These dog and cat Fiesta medals and vintage medals are in our Fiesta Medal Shop and on eBay!

Help us continue to give cats and dogs in need a better life and grab our cat and dog 2020 Fiesta medals for only $5 each. Each medal comes with a bonus “Spay and Neuter” enamel pin! The Cannoli Fund is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization. All proceeds support our free spay/neuter and wellness programs for stray and owned King William and Lavaca pets. We have provided free spay/neuter and important veterinary services to more than 1,720 cats and dogs since 2011.

Fiesta medals feature neighborhood pets

Our 2020 Fiesta medals feature two pets whose lives have been changed thanks to our neighbors compassion and The Cannoli Fund’s free programs. Archie, rescued in King William, stars on our dog medal. We covered his vetting and he now has a wonderful mom who dotes on him – making sure he’s always wearing his signature bow tie. Look for him taking a stroll through the neighborhood. Foxy, a community cat, struts down his Lavaca street on his medal. He took our free Community Cat Carpool to be neutered, vaccinated, and ear-tipped several years ago. His caretakers receive monthly cat food deliveries to make sure he, and his fellow “fixed” cat friends, are always well fed. Foxy is well-known in Lavaca for being both very handsome and full of charisma! You can catch him lounging outside his home or hanging around outside a neighborhood eatery. Support our continuing work and buy now in our Fiesta Medal Shop or on eBay. Some of our past years’ medals and lapel pins are also available.

Fiesta medal proceeds fund pet wellness programs

All proceeds support our free programs which include Cannolicare grants for veterinary care, the Community Cat Carpool, Spay/Neuter Reimbursement, Cannoli’s Kitchen monthly pet food delivery, Cannoli’s Canteen neighborhood pet water bowls, microchip scanning for found animals, and more. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

The Cannoli Fund receives grant from San Antonio Area Foundation

Funding will help ensure a no-kill community in King William and Lavaca

The Cannoli Fund has received an $8,000 grant from The Aid to Helpless Animals Trust and Frances Margaret Seaver Fund of the San Antonio Area Foundation. This generous grant award will support our general operations and allow us the flexibility to direct money where it is most needed. We will be able to continue to provide resources and support to improve the lives of dogs and cats living in King William and Lavaca. Since our inception, we have helped over 1,370 dogs and cats through our portfolio of programs, such as:

• SOS (Save Our Strays) covers all veterinary medical expenses for qualifying dogs and cats rescued from the street.
• Cannolicare provides financial assistance to residents for medical care of companion dogs and cats, including spay/neuter.
• Community Cat Carpool provides humane trapping and transportation for feral or community cats to be fixed, vaccinated, and ear-tipped at local clinics, free of charge.
• Cannoli’s Kitchen provides monthly delivery of pet food to residents, often to those caring for community cat colonies.

“The Area Foundation supports the resiliency and livability of communities through the generosity of our donors. On their behalf, we are pleased to help the King William and Lavaca neighborhoods through The Cannoli Fund,” said Marjie French, CEO of the San Antonio Area Foundation.

The Cannoli Fund is grateful to The Aid to Helpless Animals Trust and Frances Margaret Seaver Fund of the San Antonio Area Foundation for supporting our dedication to improving the lives of dogs and cats in the King William and Lavaca neighborhoods.

About the San Antonio Area Foundation

The San Antonio Area Foundation has served as the sole, designated community foundation for the San Antonio area for over half a century, growing to become one of the top 20 foundations in the nation based on asset size. The Area Foundation helps donors achieve their charitable goals, managing more than 500 charitable funds approaching $1 billion in assets. Coordinating efforts with numerous area nonprofits, the Area Foundation serves as a collaborative leader, connecting donors to address key community issues and investing in our future. Since 1964, over $400 million for scholarships and grants have been awarded to enhance the quality of life in our region. Learn more about your community foundation at saafdn.org.

About The Cannoli Fund

The Cannoli Fund is an all-volunteer organization formed in 2011 to improve the lives of companion and community dogs and cats in the King William and Lavaca neighborhoods of San Antonio by controlling the population through providing advice, resources, transportation and financial assistance for spaying and neutering of dogs and cats; assisting with medical expenses for dogs and cats in need; and educating the community on the humane treatment of animals.

SAAF grant

San Antonio Area Foundation grant benefits Southtown strays

Funding for SOS (Save Our Strays) Program will help ensure a no-kill community in King William and Lavaca

The Cannoli Fund is pleased to announce that our Cannolicare SOS (Save Our Strays) program has received a $5,000 grant from The Aid to Helpless Animals Trust of the San Antonio Area Foundation. SOS helps to ensure a no-kill community by enabling King William and Lavaca neighbors to rescue stray dogs and cats wandering through, born in, or dumped in the area. This program is also open to others who rescue a stray within our King William and Lavaca service area. SOS pays for initial vetting costs to evaluate the health of a stray animal and perform routine and, if needed, specialized medical care so these animals can be placed in caring, permanent homes. Rescuing a stray, particularly one who is unhealthy, can be costly, and this program helps to remove that barrier to rescue.

SAAF grant

“The San Antonio Area Foundation worked diligently to help reduce the euthanasia rate of our dog and cat population in the area. Now that we are a no-kill city, it is wonderful to see a grassroots effort of residents maintaining that our status continues by creating a system of capturing and providing medical assistance for the stray population in their neighborhood. Their work ensures these animals can find forever homes. The Cannoli Fund is a solid example of what can be accomplished when neighbors lock arms,” said Rebecca “Becca” Brune, president and COO of the San Antonio Area Foundation.

SAAF grant

The Cannoli Fund is grateful to The Aid to Helpless Animals Trust of the San Antonio Area Foundation for supporting our dedication to improving the lives of stray dogs and cats.

About the San Antonio Area Foundation

The San Antonio Area Foundation has served as the sole, designated community foundation for the San Antonio area for over half a century, growing to become one of the Top 20 foundations in the nation based on asset size. The Area Foundation helps donors achieve their charitable goals, managing more than 500 charitable funds approaching $1 billion in assets. Coordinating efforts with numerous area nonprofits, the Area Foundation serves as a collaborative leader, connecting donors to address key community issues and investing in our future. Since 1964, over $400 million for scholarships and grants have been awarded to enhance the quality of life in our region. Learn more about your community foundation at saafdn.org.

About The Cannoli Fund

The Cannoli Fund is an all-volunteer organization formed in 2011 to improve the lives of companion and community dogs and cats in the King William and Lavaca neighborhoods of San Antonio by controlling the population through providing advice, resources, transportation and financial assistance for spaying and neutering of dogs and cats; assisting with medical expenses for dogs and cats in need; and educating the community on the humane treatment of animals.

september fundraiser

2nd Annual Fundraiser at Southtown 101

This event is on – RAIN OR SHINE! If it rains, please leave your dog at home as the event will be entirely in the restaurant and bar areas inside.

Mark your calendar for this Sunday, September 16! Our awesome neighbors have been working hard for months preparing for their second annual The Cannoli Fund fundraiser at Southtown 101 at 101 Pereida, located right in the middle of our service area. This event is both dog- and kid-friendly, with live music, delicious refreshments, and more raffles full of spectacular prizes from area businesses, neighbors, and friends. Last year’s event was our most successful and fun-filled fundraiser to date – don’t miss this one! All proceeds will go to support our free programs for King William and Lavaca pets in need.

Tito’s Vodka is providing dog swag and treats. These generous businesses and organizations have donated raffle items:
Lulac #4359: His and Hers Beach Bike Cruisers
Penner’s
Southtown Wine and Tapas
Robert Tatum
ArtMatters
Glass Cubed Art Studio
Southtown 101
South Alamode
J&O’s Cantina
QPV / Pipe Corner
Taco Haven
Small Planet E-Bikes
H-E-B
SA Chop Shop
The Reading Room Botanica
Goodwill Store
and more!

The Cannoli Fund is an all-volunteer run 501c3 nonprofit organization. Our mission is to improve the lives of companion and community dogs and cats in the King William and Lavaca neighborhoods of San Antonio, by:
• controlling the population through providing advice, resources, transportation and financial assistance for spaying and neutering of dogs and cats
• assisting with medical expenses for dogs and cats in need, and
• educating the community on the humane treatment of animals.

Click on the flyer below for more details and to RSVP on Facebook. We hope to see you there!

Fundraiser at Southtown 101