Kate Helps Animals
On-The-Go Livestock & Pet Care ยท Est. 2018
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Suggested Donation Guide
Care is donation-based โ€” pay only what you can afford beyond fuel costs. These ranges reflect the real time, travel, and expertise involved in caring for your animals. Every dollar beyond fuel goes directly toward wildlife rescue and rehabilitation. No animal turned away for inability to pay.
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Drop-In Visit
30-minute check-in โ€” feeding, fresh water, potty break, love & photos sent to you
Suggested
$20โ€“$30
per visit
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Extended In-Home Visit
1โ€“2 hour visit with enrichment, walks, playtime & full routine maintenance
Suggested
$35โ€“$50
per visit
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Overnight Care
Staying the night in your home โ€” full routine, bedtime & morning care
Suggested
$65โ€“$90
per night
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Herd Check & Basic Feeding
Feed, water, visual health check for horses, cattle, goats, pigs, chickens & more
Suggested
$30โ€“$50
per visit
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Full Farm Day Care
Multiple species, AM + PM feedings, herd maintenance & health monitoring
Suggested
$60โ€“$100
per day
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Medication Administration & Triage
Oral meds, injections, wound care, or emergency triage using wildlife rehab expertise
Suggested
+$10โ€“$20
add-on per visit
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Veterinary Transportation
Transporting pets or livestock to vet appointments; mileage-based
Suggested
$0.67
per mile (IRS rate) + time
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Exotic Animals
Reptiles, birds, small mammals & unusual species โ€” Kate's handled them all
Suggested
$25โ€“$45
per visit
Factors that may shift your donation amount
โ—†Distance traveled (fuel is a real cost across five counties)
โ—†Number of animals in your care
โ—†Complexity of routine or special needs
โ—†Holiday or last-minute scheduling
โ—†Length of care stay
โ—†Medication, triage, or emergency needs
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100% of profits support wildlife rescue Kate's donation model exists because her mission is helping animals โ€” all of them. Every dollar beyond fuel and basic costs goes directly to wildlife rehabilitation and rescue operations across South Texas.
Cash (on or before first day of care)
Venmo
Cash App
PayPal (contact for details)
Invoices available on request