Ask For Help With Veterinary Expenses

Our Application & Approval Process

* READ THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE APPLYING FOR ASSISTANCE

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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 documentation:

Proof of income or proof of government subsidy
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.

Our grant program assists 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 the available funding.

Healthy Canines cannot provide financial assistance for pets who have illnesses or injuries that will not make a full recovery and will not sustain a good quality of life.

Healthy Canines cannot assist with charges incurred prior to approval of application.

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

Steps to the Application Process:

Read our Frequently Asked Questions prior to applying for assistance. Most, if not all of your questions should be addressed on the FAQ page.
Complete the online grant application.
Upload, fax, or email all required documentation listed above. Applications submitted without required documentation will not be reviewed and automatically denied.
You grant permission for Healthy Canines to use photos and information about your pet for promotional purposes. We require a photo so we can share it with current donors to thank them for their support and with future donors to encourage them to make additional donations. Please visit our Pups We’ve Helped page to see how your photo and story will be shared. You agree and will provide a current photo of your pup.

Recommendations:

We strongly urge you to apply to several different financial assistance programs along with applying to Healthy Canines. We only provide financial assistance up to $500. Visit our Resources Page.

Once all of the required documentation is received from you and the treating veterinarian, Healthy Canines will start the application review.

If your required documentation is not received within 72 hours of your online application, the application will be closed. You will have to reapply for assistance.

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