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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 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.


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 from your vet
  • A clear photo of your dog.


You may also fax or email your documents.


Applications submitted without required documentation or incomplete will not be reviewed and 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 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


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 only provides financial assistance up to $500. No one is guaranteed $500; grants vary based on the number of applications pending and available funding.


Steps to the Application Process:


  1. Read our Frequently Asked Questions prior to applying for assistance. Most, if not all of your questions should be addressed on the FAQ page.

  2. Complete the online grant application.

  3. Upload, fax, or email all required documentation listed above. Applications submitted without required documentation or incomplete will not be reviewed and automatically denied.

  4. 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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The Approval Process


If the application for assistance is approved:


You will receive an approval email with an acceptance letter. 

Healthy Canines will send a check via the U.S. mail directly to the veterinary practice within 3 business days. 

Documents can be sent either by you or by your veterinarian, using one of the following methods:


File Upload on the application

Fax (404) 835-7684

Scanned as a PDF file and emailed to grants@healthycanines.org

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