You would select the donation category as money. So you would start by adding KSDS as the charity and then select money as what was donated, then enter the amount of the vet bill. Basically, you are giving the organization a cash donation by paying their bills, but "skipping the middle man"
You must keep your vet receipts and proof of payment and make sure you note which dog it is for, so it is clear it is not for your own personal dogs. The vet receipt should show the name of the organization on the bill as well as your name. Also, you could get a statement from KSDS showing that you have made the payments on their behalf.
According to the IRS "You can't deduct a cash contribution, regardless of the amount, unless you keep one of the following.
A bank record that shows the name of the qualified organization, the date of the contribution, and the amount of the contribution. Bank records may include:
- A canceled check.
- A bank or credit union statement.
- A credit card statement.
- An electronic fund transfer receipt.
- A scanned image of both sides of a canceled check obtained from a bank or credit union website.
- A receipt (or a letter or other written communication such as an email) from the qualified organization showing the name of the organization, the date of the contribution, and the amount of the contribution." Pub 526
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