PAWS FOR A PURPOSE PROGRAM

ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES

• The applicant must be seeking assistance for an animal with a medical condition*, life-threatening injury, illness, or dental need that requires urgent and specific treatment
• Treatment must have a good or favorable outcome.
• Proof of income must be provided upon request. (most recent check stub+ IRS Tax Return Form 1040)
• The applicant must attempt to find funding through their own means, personal contacts, and other assistance programs (such as GoFundMe, CareCredit, Scratchpay, Waggle etc. (Proof may be required) 
• If a grant is awarded, the grant recipient must be willing to provide updates and photos to PAWS FOR A PURPOSE
• All animals must be spayed or neutered to be considered for assistance.

Before submitting an application, notify the veterinary office that the applicant is seeking financial assistance and give them permission to release information to Friends of Elk Grove Animal Shelter/Paws for a Purpose

We cannot help if any of the following apply:

• Treatment has been completed.
• A grant has already been awarded to this applicant, household, or animal within the last 12 months.

The animal’s medical needs are for:

•  Ongoing conditions or treatments (such as diabetes or chemotherapy)
• routine care (such as spay/neuter, vaccinations, or annual exams)

* We can not provide assistance for all medical conditions.