PLEASE READ  BEFORE  APPLYING

OUR GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR  GEORGIA RESIDENTS - ONLY

We provide financial assistance for illnesses, injuries, medication, and medical equipment - ONLY

We provide grants  up to $500 (between $100-$500).  *Grants vary based on available funding.

*** We DO NOT provide assistance for vet bills exceeding $1,200. ***

We are unable to assist with same-day or urgent emergencies, as we do not have the resources to process applications on such short notice.

We DO NOT pay for routine or preventative care, such as, vaccinations, spaying/neutering, heartworm preventative, flea/tick preventative, routine dental care, routine office visits/exams, microchips, or euthanasia.

We DO NOT pay for diagnostics (i.e., X-Rays, CT Scans, MRIs, Blood Work, Exploratory Surgery, Exams, etc.) Your dog MUST have a diagnosis and treatment plan BEFORE applying for a grant.

We DO NOT pay for any type of cancer surgeries or treatments (chemotherapy and radiation therapy) - this is very costly and we do not have funding for this.

** Any balance remaining not covered by our grant is the sole responsibility of the pet parent **

At the end of the application, please  upload   the following required documentation:

• Proof of Income or Government Subsidy you Receive
• Copy of the Invoice or Estimate from your Vet - (We DO NOT provide assistance for vet bills exceeding $1,200)
• A Clear Photo of your Dog

You may also fax or email your documents.

Applications submitted without the three required documentation or vet bills exceeding $1,200 will not be reviewed and will be automatically denied.

To receive a grant from Healthy Canines Inc., this application must be completed by the person(s) seeking financial assistance in its entirety. All applicants for Healthy Canines must read the Approval Process and FAQ page prior to completing the application.

*Our grant program assist low-income families (income verification required) and other eligible pet parents who meet our grant guidelines in the  State of Georgia.

Pet Parents will AUTOMATICALLY qualify for a grant up to $500 (between $100-$500)  if you receive and provide proof for any of the following government subsidies:

• Social Security Disability Income (SSDI)
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI) 
• Unemployment Benefits
• Public Assistance/Welfare
• Medicare or Medicaid

*Grants vary based on available funding.

Statement of Financial Need

If you do not receive any of the government subsidies listed above, you will be required to provide supporting documention to show proof of income and financial need as stated on the Application Process page. You do not qualify for a grant if your total household income is above 250% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Healthy Canines will send a check via U.S. mail directly to the veterinary practice within 1 business day.  We do not make payments to your vet over the phone.