Paws 4 A Cure is currently accepting applications for urgent financial assistance from individuals in need. Please note, we are unable to provide assistance to rescues or breeders at this time.
Important Notice Regarding Applications for Assistance
Please be aware that Paws 4 A Cure will not be accepting applications for assistance beginning September 12th. Applications will remain closed for several weeks while we take a temporary break from accepting new requests for assistance. Please check back after October 14th for updates regarding when applications will reopen. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to continue helping dogs and cats in need. 馃惥馃挏
Steps to the Application Process
- Contact the Veterinary Practice
The applicant must contact the veterinary practice treating their dog or cat鈥檚 illness or injury to ask if they are willing to work with nonprofit organizations for financial assistance.
If they confirm, please proceed to the next steps.
- Obtain the Veterinary Practice's
Email Address
The applicant is responsible for collecting the veterinary practice鈥檚 email address and including it on the application.
The applicant must carefully read the full guidelines and policies outlined on the next few pages before submitting in your application. There are six pages to review with important information to assist you for your dog or cat.路 Page 1 - Steps to the Application Process.
路 Page 2 - Frequently Asked Questions, provides answers to questions that you may have.
路 Page 3 - Paws 4 A Cure鈥檚 Guidelines and Policies
路 Page 4 - Our Helpful Resources page that provides a list of other organizations to maximize your funding. The applicant is required to apply to multiple financial assistance programs in addition to Paws 4 A Cure to increase the likelihood of receiving sufficient funding. A list of additional resources is available on our Helpful Resources page
路 Page 5 - Raising Funds, ways to raise money, to help maximize your funding.
路 Page 6 - Required documents and the application for assistance.
- Gather Proof of Hardship
Documentation
The applicant will collect the required financial documentation to prove hardship.
Examples of acceptable documents are listed on page 4 of the application packet.
- Submit Application and
Documentation Together
Paws 4 A Cure will not respond to applications until both the completed application and proof of hardship documentation are received. - Veterinary Packet Sent to
Practice by Paws 4 A Cure
Once the application and documentation are received, Paws 4 A Cure will email the Veterinary Packet to the treating veterinary practice. The practice must complete and return the packet along with a detailed estimate for the treatment still needed. - Apply to Additional Assistance
Programs
To maximize potential funding, applicants are encouraged to apply to multiple financial assistance programs in addition to Paws 4 A Cure.
A list of other resources can be found on our Helpful Resources page.
- Follow-Up from Paws 4 A Cure
After receiving the completed Veterinary DX/Treatment Information form and treatment estimate from the veterinary practice, Paws 4 A Cure will email the applicant with follow-up questions based on the veterinary documentation to determine eligibility and possible grant amount. - Application Review
Upon receipt of all necessary materials, your application will be reviewed within a few hours.
- Approval Notification
The applicant and the treating veterinary practice will receive an approval email along with an official acceptance letter before the treatment is performed. - Fundraising Page Requirements
The approved applicant must complete the requirements outlined in the approval email so that Paws 4 A Cure can create an official fundraising page.
Please note: We cannot use existing fundraising platforms such as GoFundMe or others. Only fundraising pages created by Paws 4 A Cure are eligible.
If the required materials are not received, no fundraising page will be created, no payment will be released, and the applicant will be fully responsible for all veterinary charges.
Exceptions may be made in special cases, such as domestic violence situations.
- Veterinary Treatment
The dog or cat will receive veterinary treatment once sufficient funding is available. - Sharing the Fundraising Page
Once notified that the fundraising page is complete, the approved applicant is REQUIRED to actively share the page with friends, family, and community members to help raise funds.
If additional funding is needed, applicants are encouraged to reach out to local news media or community groups for further support. - Veterinary Invoice Submission
The veterinary practice must email or fax a detailed, itemized invoice to Paws 4 A Cure after the treatment has been performed. - Payment Disbursement
Upon receipt of the invoice, Paws 4 A Cure will process the payment and mail a check directly to the veterinary practice within one week (unless delayed by holidays or postal issues). - Health Updates
The approved applicant must provide periodic updates on the pet鈥檚 health status to Paws 4 A Cure.
Because donations to Paws 4 A Cure are currently at a critical low, and applications for financial assistance are at an all-time high, our funds are extremely limited. As a result, if your application is approved, you may not receive the full amount requested.
Please note that the maximum grant available from Paws 4 A Cure is up to $400, and this is a one-time grant.
Important:
The applicant is required to apply to multiple financial assistance programs in addition to Paws 4 A Cure to increase the likelihood of receiving sufficient funding. A list of additional resources is available on our Helpful Resources page.
Please do not rely solely on a grant from Paws 4 A Cure as our funds are limited.