Better Together - Funding for Underserved Pet Guardians
Abuse / Neglect and Financial
Provided by Paws for Hope Animal Foundation
Provides funding to help underserved pet guardians.
Paws for Hope pays 80% of the veterinary charges for initial examinations and ongoing treatment, including prescription medications. Pet guardians are expected to pay 20% of the charges, including vaccinations and parasite control. In the event that pet guardians are unable to cover the co-pay, they are expected to speak with the Human Support Coordinator prior to booking an appointment. Families can enrol up to four pets. Veterinary Care eligible for support include:
Individuals are means-tested according to the Stats Canada Low Income Cut-off Rate + 10%.
Eligibility requirements include:
- Bonded family: The pet guardian views the pet as a family member.
- Need for assistance: The pet guardian is income eligible as evidenced by enrolment in public assistance or has paid employment income defined as low income through the most current Statistic’s Canada Low Income Cut Off (LICO rates3), plus 10%.
- Technology competent: The pet guardian should have a computer or smartphone, be able to interface with online applications and email or have social services agency support.
- Willingness to partner: The pet guardian must be willing to work with the Human Support Coordinator and the Veterinary Service Provider.
- Comply with VSP recommendations: Pet guardians must be willing to follow the recommendations of the Veterinary Service Provider.
778-991-7729
Public email: lilliana@pawsforhope.org
Website: https://www.pawsforhope.org/what-we...
Service is available in English.
Cost: No cost
Availability
Service area: Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Delta, Duncan, Langley, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, Penticton, Prince George, Sechelt, Surrey, Vancouver + show cities
Ways to Access
- Includes the provision of funding
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