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Ask The Pet Fund for help with non-urgent vet care

Owners in the U.S. can request a grant of up to $500 toward vet care that can wait; you must email first and expect a wait list.

Steps

5 steps
  1. Email your pet's medical needs firstDescribe the medical needs and include a phone number. Do not send the application before staff reply.
  2. Wait for staff to review your emailStaff share the current wait list time and the eligibility rules. Applications sent before that advice are not processed.
  3. Gather your papersOnce staff say you may be eligible, collect proof of income, a vet cost estimate and your vet's details.
  4. Apply online, then fax the formsFax the application form, funding agreement, income proof and vet estimate together.
  5. If approved, your vet is paidNo money goes to you. Treatment is scheduled after approval and funds go straight to the vet.

Bring

  • Recent proof of income
  • Written vet cost estimate
  • Vet name, address and license number
Emergency care is not funded, and bills already paid or care already started cannot be covered.

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