FINANCIAL AID AND ADVICE

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Comment by Regina D.-PBP Event Admin on December 10, 2010 at 9:20pm

Good thinking. 

Comment by Wanda P on December 10, 2010 at 9:15pm

your welcome to both, sweetie, back to put more sweets on my recipe page, as i add i have to copy the html code as back up as it deletes it everytime i hit the edit button lol !

Comment by Regina D.-PBP Event Admin on December 10, 2010 at 8:58pm

Good idea, Wanda!!! Thanks for the cute cubs!!!

Comment by Wanda P on December 10, 2010 at 8:11pm

What a wonderful group, i shall look around on line here in canada for us!

Comment by Regina D.-PBP Event Admin on December 10, 2010 at 11:42am

That is good to know. Thanks for sharing. 

Comment by Kathi on December 10, 2010 at 11:39am

I gave this information to a freind of mine, his dog needed ACL surgery and he did receive the help he needed.

Comment by Regina D.-PBP Event Admin on December 10, 2010 at 11:37am

Thanks Kathi. I'm sure it will be. 

Comment by Kathi on December 10, 2010 at 11:30am

Here is a listing for Financial Aid, I hope it will be helpfull.

: Medical Financial Assistance |

 

 

American Animal Hospital Association
http://www.aahahelpingpets.org/
"Through the AAHA Helping Pets Fund, veterinary care is possible for sick or injured pets even if they have been abandoned or if their owner is experiencing financial hardship."

Angels 4 Animals
http://www.Angels4Animals.org/
"Our services range from financial aid to complete treatment
to those pets and pet owners in need."

Care Credit
http://www.carecredit.com/
A credit card company for health care, including veterinary care.
"With a comprehensive range of plan options, for
treatment or procedure fees from $1 to over $25,000, we offer a plan
and a low monthly payment to fit comfortably into almost every
budget."

Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance (FVEAP)
http://www.fveap.org/sys-tmpl/door/
"Seniors, People with disabilities, People who
have lost their job, Good Samaritans who rescue a cat or kitten - any of these folks may need financial assistance to save a beloved companion."

The Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program is a nonprofit 501(c)3
organization that provides financial assistance to cat and
kitten guardians who are unable to afford veterinary services to save
their companions when life-threatening illness or injury strikes.

God's Creatures Ministry
http://www.all-creatures.org/gcm/help-cf.html
"This fund helps pay for veterinarian bills for those who need help."

Help-A-Pet
http://www.help-a-pet.org/
"Our efforts focus on serving the elderly, the disabled, and the
working poor."

IMOM
http://www.imom.org/
"We are dedicated to insure that no
companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker
is financially challenged."

The Pet Fund
http://thepetfund.com/
"The Pet Fund is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit association that
provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need
urgent veterinary care."

United Animal Nations
http://www.uan.org/lifeline/index.html
"The mission of LifeLine is to help homeless or recently rescued
animals suffering from life-threatening conditions that require
specific and immediate emergency veterinary care. We strive to serve
Good Samaritans and rescue groups who take in sick or injured
animals. In certain cases, LifeLine can also assist senior citizens
and low-income families pay for immediate emergency veterinary care."

UK Assistance with Veterinary Bills
http://www.petloversonline.co.uk/financial.htm
"Most of us can cope with the financial commitment involved in the
day to day care of our pets. However, how many of us come out in a
cold sweat when our pet is ill or injured and we know we have to take
it to the vet? Most of us are fortunate enough to be able to afford
it but, some of us who love our animals dearly cannot. Unfortunately
we do not have a PDSA or a RSPCA Centre within our area, but there
are a few charities who may be able to help."

Other Groups Who are Breed or Injury Specific:

Corgi Aid
http://www.corgiaid.org/

http://www.doberman911.org/
It's for special needs and senior dobermans who need medical help.You can donate to help them, or have them put your dobie up there if you need help too!!

HandicappedPets.com
http://handicappedpets.com/www/index.php

 

 

CATS IN CRISIS

The mission of Cats in Crisis to assist individuals who have exhausted all other financial means to provide the necessary medical care their cat needs. Due to the volume of applications, it cannot help everyone. Decisions are based on several factors including: medical urgency, available funding, eligibility and financial need.  Grants are typically in the amount of $150, but are determined on a case by case basis. Caretakers can fundraise on the website as well. Payments are made to veterinarians, pharmacies or animal welfare organizations; not individuals/caretakers. Read guidelines carefully (Apply for Financial Aid section); eligibility is very specific. http://catsincrisis.org

 

LABMED

Founded in 1996, LABMED is an Internet-based non-profit organization created to distribute financial aid  to injured or ill rescues around the country, giving them a second chance at adoption and love from a permanent family. LABMED will accept applications for assistance for rescued Labrador Retrievers or Labrador Retriever mixes from any group or organization or from any individual who is of legal age (18 years). http://www.labmed.org

 

MAGIC BULLET FUND

The Magic Bullet Fund provides financial assistance to pay for canine cancer treatments and medicines when the owners cannot. With its financial assistance, the canines it serves receive state-of-the-art veterinary cancer support for their conditions. The Fund’s mission is to provide cancer treatment for dogs whose caretakers are unable to provide treatment. These are dogs who would not have cancer treatment at all without this assistance.

 

The Fund’s secondary mission is to heighten public awareness about canine cancer through its ongoing educational efforts. MBF firmly believe that this work will result in measurable improvement in canine cancer prevention and early detection.

 

The Magic Bullet Fund is a program of the Perseus Foundation, a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization that supports research and public education about cancer in companion animals. Requirements are specific, so please read carefully.

http://www.themagicbulletfund.org

MOSBY FOUNDATION (THE)

The Mosby Foundation is organized exclusively for charitable purposes, to assist in the care of sick, injured, abused and neglected dogs through financial support and public education.  Its priority for accepting an application for funding is for a life-saving emergency confirmed by a licensed veterinarian either by fax or phone.

To apply for a grant, email  info@themosbyfoundation.org

http://www.themosbyfoundation.org

ORTHODOGS' SILVER LINING

Headquartered in Owasso, Oklahoma, OSL was started by a small group of people who wanted to find a way to provide some relief for caregivers who were struggling to help their pets lead a healthy life. Through personal experiences, having met via the Yahoo group called 'Orthodogs', they understood the particular difficulties of providing orthopedic care. Through the experiences of those close to them, they understood that companions of service dogs often face unimaginable hardships in trying to provide healthcare for their amazing canines. Its goal is to provide access to fundraising resources, and make emergency funds available for exceptional cases. OSLF is a nonprofit, all volunteer organization.

 

Applicants should consider OSLF as their last resort to obtain financial assistance, and should have exhausted all other possibilities. In most cases, applicants will be asked to provide a summary of their attempts to obtain other funding, which may include a loan denial from Care Credit. Applicants will be asked to provide proof that they do not have the resources necessary to provide medical care for their dog.

info@oslf.org    http://www.oslf.org/aboutus.htm

PIGGERS' PALS

 Piggers' Pals: A Foundation of Hope is a nonprofit organization that was designed to assist families in need seek specialty level care for their pets. The foundation will accept applications from individuals or families that require financial assistance to provide advanced medical and/or surgical veterinary care that will extend both quantity and quality of life for their pets that would otherwise not be available to them. Applicants will be screened as to financial need and the ability to provide preventive health care both before and after assistance from the foundation. Upon receipt of a completed application, beneficiaries of the foundation will be selected by the foundation's Board of Directors. Downloadable application is on the "Contact Us" page.

http://www.piggerspals.org

SPAY/USA
(800) 248-SPAY (800) 248-SPAY(7729)

www.spayusa.org

 

 SPAY/USA, a program of The Pet Savers Foundation, is a nationwide network and referral service for affordable spay/neuter services. Its mission is to work together to end pet overpopulation. It has affordable spay/neuter programs and clinics in 1000 locations nationwide with about 7,000 top-notch veterinarians in the network as of 2005. Its goal is to make spay/neuter services affordable to those who might not otherwise spay/neuter their pets. By working together, it hopes to popularize and facilitate spay/neuter services throughout the country.

STARFLEET CANINE AID FOUNDATION

The Starfleet Canine Aid Foundation (SCAF) was founded by a group of dog agility enthusiasts who trained at the Starfleet Dog Training facility in Elk Grove, California. 

SCAF accepts applications from anyone who is of legal age (18 years) for monetary aid to offset the expense of urgent/emergency veterinary treatment of a canine and all eligibility criteria must be met.  It should be understood that SCAF is a charitable organization, and any pledge made by SCAF is a donation. The applicant is responsible to the medical provider to pay for all charges for which SCAF does not make a gift. http://www.canineaid.org/

 

 WESTIEMED, INC

http://www.westiemed.org

WestieMed, Inc. helps rescued Westies in need of medical attention is our Mission. WestieMed, Inc., is an all-volunteer, IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation created to distribute financial aid to injured or ill rescue Westies. WESTIEMED will accept applications for assistance from any group, organization, or individual who is of legal age (18 years). Requirements are specific, so please read carefully.

 

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