Eligibility Guidelines, Process, Grant Application

We are committed to assisting qualified pet parents with ill pets with verifiable illness as often as we are able. Our application process enables us to carefully screen for need and application is done via Docusign. Before applying please read our eligibility guidelines. 

IMPORTANT!
* We are unable to process emergency applications/grants.
* Our maximum grant is $500.00 per pet.
* We are unable to provide grants for veterinary services that have been provided before the application date.

* If we are able to provide a grant, payment is made directly to the veterinarian.

* Pets must be spayed/neutered. (Unless they are too young to have had this completed)

* Applicants must provide “statement of need” and provide requested documentation supporting need as asked.
* We do not provide grants for pet wellness appointments, tick/flea control, and for spay/neuter.

* We require as part of the application, that the veterinarian sign off on the application and affirms need. 

PLEASE NOTE: Our grant application process has changed effective 5/3/2022

Process: 

1. If you have reviewed our eligibility guidelines and want to initiate the application process, we must first receive the document titled FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE QUESTIONNAIRE. This document can be accessed and completed using the weblink provided on our site. This document. IS NOT the grant application. 
2. When your document is received, IF you are eligible for a grant, a grant application will be emailed to you within 2-3 days. 
3. Once your application for a grant and supplemental documentation (required) is completed and received, you will be emailed confirmation that we received it and we will provide you with a document link that your treating veterinarian will need to complete as well. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide their veterinarian with this document link. 
4. When The application and the veterinarian affidavit documents have been completed and all supporting documents (income, wellness exam, estimate) have been received by the foundation foundation will notify the applicant within 3 to 5 days as to if a financial grant can be provided.

Prior to initiating the application process, please be sure to read the section of this site which describes our process.

The first step in the application process is to complete form titled : Financial Assistance Questionnaire