Women make up the majority of people involved in animal rescues — so it’s no surprise that women also make up the majority of owners in animal focused businesses.
That means women are turning their love of animals into all kinds of professions, everything from dog walkers to veterinarians. And, yes, many women branch out to become their own bosses in those fields.
What’s often missing is the financial support — and even business grants — specific to women in animal service businesses.
We at WomensNet are inspired by women who use their skills and passions to create a purpose-driven business model — especially as it benefits pets and animals. Most of all, we want to see more women doing what they love.
That’s why we give “Business Specific” Grants based on each month’s category — including a grant specific to women in the animal services industry during the month of July.
Your animal services applications can include any subcategory such as:
The Amber Grant Fund has grown through the years. That growth is reflected in two ways by the winners below. First, by the increase in the dollar amounts of each grant. Second, by the increase in how many times a grant is given.