Read this in full before submitting an application for Financial Aid
*****Veterinary care subsidies are for urgent or life-threatening emergencies only****
Pet Assistance, Inc. financially helps solely with independent, privately owned hospitals or low-cost hospitals.
We do not financially help with emergency hospitals, “chains,” franchises, veterinary school hospitals, or corporate-owned specialty hospitals because of their exorbitant charges.
Exceptions may be made only when, in our opinion, a specialist is really needed. PAI has very limited funds and does not help with overpriced procedures. If we do help, our grants are between $100- $350.
PAi cannot financially help with a pet's care unless the owner can contribute.
PAi financially helps longtime pet owners who have always cared for their pet, yet find they cannot afford an emergency.problem.
PAi cannot financially help with new or recently acquired pets. We can offer advice and direction.
Grants are made based on urgency, prognosis, and financial need.The owner must contribute to their pet's treatment or surgery.
We need a written estimate from the veterinarian. If the cost is higher than the norm for the procedure we cannot help.
PAi does NOT help with unnecessary blood work, routine care, costly diagnostics (MRIs, CT scans, etc.) or ongoing illness.
We do not financially help once a procedure has been done.
****Our aid often comes in the form of guidance, advice and referrals. This alone has saved pet owners thousands of dollars.
Most inquiries will be addressed within 36 hours.
If the application is about a life-threatening emergency, we will respond as soon as possible.
READ!!!!! THIS IS IMPORTANT
If you have not read the above qualifications do NOT fill out the application
URGENT CCL information: read before applying. PAi no longer funds TPLO or TTA surgery
Torn CCLs have become endemic in the United States. PAi no longer financially helps with the cost of TPLO or TTA surgery
We are quite familiar with these common procedures and will be happy to analyze a detailed estimate from the hospital to see if there are line items that can safely be reduced or eliminated.
Our suggestion alone has saved pet owners hundred and even thousands of dollars.
Acceptance of our assistance is the owner's acknowledgement that Pet Assistance, Inc. may use any pictures of the pet and descriptions of its medical care for the purposes of promotion and fund raising.