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How Funding Works

We know how incredibly stressful it is when your pet faces a crisis and medical costs feel out of reach. We understand the heartbreak of struggling to afford even the initial exam. However, because we provide funds directly to licensed veterinary facilities for emergency or palliative care, we must have a written treatment plan and itemized estimate from a licensed veterinarian before we can review any request.

Important: We do not issue verbal authorizations, provide grants to reimburse costs already paid, nor pay individuals directly.

Step 1: Intial Exam

Have your veterinarian examine your pet to provide a detailed treatment plan and itemized cost estimate. (Please note that we cannot reimburse the cost of this initial exam.)

Step 2: Submit Request

Complete the form below with all requested details about your pet’s emergency. Then reply to our email with the treatment plan, cost estimate, and photos of your pet.

Step 3: Board Review

Our Board reviews each request carefully. We prioritize urgent, life-saving needs. We complete requests as quickly as possible, typically within 24–48 hours.

Step 4: Vet Payment

If approved and funds are available, we will notify you and send payment authorization directly to the veterinary facility so your pet can receive care quickly.

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Sharing Your Story Helps Other Animals

Sharing your animal’s story creates powerful awareness and inspires more donations to help other pets in need.  To maximize your impact, we encourage you to:

  • Include the optional “Personal Impact” statement in your request
  • Provide one or more clear, recent photos — especially happy, healthy ones and ones with family if you’re comfortable sharing

Your story can give hope to many others!

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Ready to Request Help?

Please fill out our Emergency Veterinary Funds Request Form below. The more complete your information and documentation, the faster we can help.

Grant Application

1: Animal and Emergency Details

2: Veterinary Clinic Information

**Please stop your application here!**

To be considered for a grant, your pet must first be seen by a veterinarian.

  • Requirement: We cannot review an application without a written treatment plan and itemized cost estimate from your clinic.
  • Exam Fees: While we understand how difficult it is to afford even the initial exam, we do not reimburse past costs and therefore cannot cover initial exam fees.

Come back and submit your request once your appointment is complete and you have the required paperwork. Thank you.

Note: Exam Fees. While we understand how difficult it is to afford even the initial exam, we do not reimburse past costs and therefore cannot cover initial exam fees.

3: Information for the Review Board

Tell us what is happening with your pet in your own words. Please share when the illness or injury started, what you noticed, and what the veterinarian has told you so far. There are no wrong answers; write what you know.

This is your opportunity to share the urgency, the prognosis, and your pet's story with our board so we can weigh your case and, with your approval (checkbox below), appeal to future donors and further our mission.

4: Terms & Conditions and Consent 

5: Submit Your Treatment Plan, Estimate, and Photo(s)

**Your Application is Not Complete.**

To finalize your application, please submit the following:

  • Your veterinarian's written treatment plan and itemized cost estimate.
    • Reply to your confirmation email with the documents attached,
    • Or ask your veterinarian to send them directly to info@animalsstayingalive.com.
  • 1 or 2 clear, recent photos of your animal—optional, but highly recommended.
    • Reply to your confirmation email with the photos attached.
    • Use your email's "orginal size" setting, if available, to prevent compression and keep the photo clear.

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