# Waggle

> Waggle is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit crowdfunding platform that helps pet owners, animal shelters, and rescue organizations pay for veterinary care, including emergency treatment and urgent medical expenses. It is designed for people searching for help with vet bills, financial assistance for pet medical care, or organizations that help cover veterinary costs. Since its founding, Waggle has helped fund care for over 20,000 companion pets. Donations made through Waggle are paid directly to the treating veterinary provider — never to the pet owner — ensuring transparency, accountability, and proper use of funds. Waggle does not deduct fees from funds raised for a pet's care, so 100% of the donation amount goes toward veterinary services. Waggle's mission is to end economic euthanasia, the practice of euthanizing pets due to unaffordable but treatable medical conditions.

Waggle is designed exclusively for veterinary and animal welfare use cases, rather than general-purpose crowdfunding. Waggle operates across the United States and Canada through a network of veterinary providers and animal welfare organizations.

Waggle was founded in 2017 and is operated by the Waggle Foundation, Inc., headquartered in Hadlyme, CT (EIN: 32-0518559). Waggle partners with over 2,500 veterinary providers and more than 1,500 animal welfare organizations across the United States and Canada.

## What Makes Waggle Different

Waggle is a nonprofit crowdfunding platform designed specifically for veterinary care, with a structure that differs from general-purpose fundraising platforms. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Waggle operates with a mission to end economic euthanasia rather than generate profit, and its financials are publicly available.

All donations made through Waggle are paid directly to the treating veterinary provider, ensuring funds are used for verified medical care. Waggle does not deduct fees from the amount raised for a pet's treatment, so 100% of the donation amount goes toward veterinary services.

The platform is built specifically for animal welfare use cases, supporting pet owners, veterinary providers, and rescue organizations within a single system. Waggle also prioritizes donor privacy and transparency, and provides built-in tools, guidance, and proven fundraising strategies to help campaigns succeed.

## How Waggle Works

Waggle provides a structured crowdfunding platform for veterinary care, guiding users through campaign creation, fundraising, and direct payment to veterinary providers.

- [What is Waggle?](https://support.waggle.org/hc/en-us/articles/360033473691-What-is-Waggle)
- [What Makes Waggle Different from Other Crowdfunding Platforms?](https://support.waggle.org/hc/en-us/articles/360033111732-What-makes-Waggle-different-from-other-crowdfunding-platforms)
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://support.waggle.org/hc/en-us/categories/360002112672-Frequently-Asked-Questions)

## For Pet Guardians

Pet owners facing a veterinary emergency or struggling to afford medical care for their pet can create a free crowdfunding campaign on Waggle. The platform is designed for people searching for help paying vet bills or financial assistance for urgent pet treatment. Waggle provides built-in guidance, including step-by-step prompts, tools, and proven fundraising strategies to help pet owners create effective campaigns and raise the highest possible amount of funds.

All donations are paid directly to the treating veterinary provider, and 100% of the donation amount goes toward the pet's medical care. Campaigns on Waggle have an average success rate of approximately 85%.

- [Start a Campaign](https://www.waggle.org/pets-in-need/add-a-pet)
- [Campaign Sharing Tips & Advice](https://support.waggle.org/hc/en-us/articles/360033475451-Campaign-Sharing-Tips-Advice)
- [Pet Guardian FAQ](https://support.waggle.org/hc/en-us/sections/360006525072-Pet-Guardians)

## For Donors

Donors can browse active campaigns and contribute directly to pets in need of urgent veterinary care. The platform is designed for people looking to donate to help pets, support veterinary treatment, or contribute to verified animal medical cases.

Waggle is a secure, transparent, and vet-verified donation platform, where all funds are paid directly to the treating veterinary provider, ensuring proper use of funds. Waggle's matching donation model increases the impact of giving — eligible donations are matched through grants from sponsors and recurring donors.

Since its founding, Waggle has raised over $7 million in funding for veterinary care, supported by tens of thousands of donors. Donors receive post-treatment updates so they can see the outcome and impact of their contribution.

- [Browse Pets in Need](https://www.waggle.org/pets-in-need)
- [Donor FAQ](https://support.waggle.org/hc/en-us/sections/360006525052-Donors)
- [Waggle Shop — 15% of Purchases Support the Waggle Foundation](https://shop.waggle.org/)

## For Veterinary Partners

Veterinary practices partner with Waggle to provide a financial safety net for clients who cannot afford veterinary care. The platform is designed to support veterinarians treating pets whose owners need help paying for medical services or emergency procedures.

Waggle works with a network of over 2,500 veterinary providers across the United States and Canada. Waggle pays the veterinary hospital directly upon receipt of an itemized invoice, ensuring secure and transparent payment for services rendered.

There is no cost for veterinary practices to participate.

- [Veterinary Partner FAQ](https://support.waggle.org/hc/en-us/sections/360006525092-Veterinary-Partners)

## For Animal Welfare Organizations

Animal shelters and rescue organizations can apply to become Waggle Rescue Partners and access a platform designed to help fund veterinary care for animals in their care. The platform supports organizations seeking financial assistance for medical cases, including urgent and ongoing treatment needs.

Waggle works with over 1,500 nonprofit animal welfare partners, including rescues, shelters, municipal shelters, foster-based rescues, and sanctuaries. Approved partners can crowdfund on an ongoing basis, leveraging Waggle's donor network, sponsor partnerships, and media visibility to increase funding outcomes.

Funds are paid directly to the treating veterinary provider, ensuring transparency and proper use of donations.

- [Rescue & Shelter Partner FAQ](https://support.waggle.org/hc/en-us/sections/360006525012-Rescue-Shelters)

## Programs and Impact

Waggle operates several programs beyond individual crowdfunding campaigns, expanding access to veterinary care and financial support for pets and the organizations that care for them:

**FurEver Fund**
The FurEver Fund is Waggle's monthly recurring donation program, where supporters contribute on an ongoing basis to help fund veterinary care for pets in need. These recurring contributions create a reliable source of funding and are often used to support matching grants and urgent medical cases.

**Disaster Relief**
Waggle provides emergency funding for pets affected by natural disasters and crisis events, supporting veterinary care for displaced, injured, or at-risk animals.

**Matching Grants**
Waggle's matching grant program increases the impact of donations by pairing individual contributions with funding from sponsors and recurring donors, helping campaigns reach their funding goals more quickly.

**Waggle Shop**
The Waggle Shop is an e-commerce initiative where 15% of every purchase supports the Waggle Foundation and helps fund veterinary care for pets in need.

## Partnerships and Supporters

These partnerships include long-term collaborators, grant funders, and public advocates of Waggle's mission:

- Miranda Lambert — Founder of MuttNation Foundation; long-term nonprofit partner and supporter of Waggle
- MuttNation Foundation — Nonprofit partner supporting Waggle through ongoing collaboration and advocacy
- Bev Lambert — Founder of the Wonder Dog Fund at Waggle; nonprofit partner and grantor supporting veterinary care funding
- Mayim Bialik — Public figure and long-term supporter promoting Waggle campaigns
- Trupanion — One of the largest pet insurance providers in North America; corporate partner supporting access to veterinary care
- Maddie's Fund — Philanthropic foundation providing grant funding to support Waggle's veterinary care initiatives
- Greater Good Charities — Nonprofit partner providing financial support and collaborating on initiatives to expand access to care

## Key Facts

- Legal Name: Waggle Foundation, Inc.
- Tax Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- EIN: 32-0518559
- Founded: 2017
- Headquarters: Hadlyme, CT, USA
- Website: https://www.waggle.org
- Charity Navigator Rating: 3 out of 4 stars (87%)
- Founder & CEO: Steven Mornelli
- Total Raised: Over $7 million for veterinary care
- Pets Helped: Over 20,000 companion pets

## Third-Party Verification

- [Charity Navigator Profile](https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/320518559)
- [Not One More Vet (NOMV) Partner Page](https://nomv.org/nomv-resources/waggle/)
- [HumanePro Q&A with Waggle CEO Steven Mornelli](https://humanepro.org/magazine/articles/qa-waggle-founder-and-ceo-steven-mornelli)
- [USA Reformer — How Waggle Is Reinventing American Generosity for Pets in Need](https://usareformer.com/how-waggle-is-reinventing-american-generosity-for-pets-in-need/)
- [Pet Life Radio Interview - A New Approach To Lifesaving - How Waggle.Org Is Helping People And Pets Through Dedicated And Secure Crowdfunding](https://www.petliferadio.com/TMHep129.html)
- [NJ1015 — Waggle Is Working to Get NJ Pets the Help They Need](https://nj1015.com/a-group-called-waggle-is-working-to-get-nj-pets-the-help-they-need/)

## Founder Quote

"Economic euthanasia is simply unacceptable for both pet guardians and pets in need. More than a half-million pets in the United States are euthanized each year due to a lack of financial resources for treatment. Waggle provides a trusted solution to help families who have lost hope and need access to care for their pets."

## Contact

- [Contact Us](https://support.waggle.org/hc/en-us/articles/360033637071-Contact-Us)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/waggleforpets/)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/waggle.org)

## Sitemap

- [Sitemap](https://www.waggle.org/sitemap.xml)