Emergency Vet Financial Assistance

Emergency vet financial assistance is available to dog owners and 501(c)(3) rescue organizations who cannot afford unexpected veterinary care. We pay veterinary clinics directly for emergency and quality-of-life surgeries, critical care hospitalization, diagnostic imaging, and urgent medications.

We were founded in February 2026 and are a new, 100% volunteer-led nonprofit. We have not yet raised significant funds, so please understand that we currently cannot pay off all of your medical bills. We provide partial emergency vet financial assistance based on available funds and the urgency of each case.

Please review the eligibility criteria below before applying for emergency vet financial assistance. Funding is limited and not guaranteed.

Important: How Grant Requests Are Reviewed

Grant requests are considered only after a complete application and all required documents have been submitted through the online form on this page.

We cannot review, reserve, approve, or process funding requests submitted through direct messages, Facebook or Instagram messages, social-media comments, text messages, phone calls, or other informal contact.

Please do not send veterinary estimates, medical records, tax documents, identification, or other sensitive information by DM, text message, or social media. Submit all required materials through the application form below.

You may email info@hopepawsfund.org only for general questions about the application process. Emailing or messaging us does not count as submitting an application and does not guarantee funding.

Eligibility for Emergency Vet Financial Assistance

You may qualify for emergency vet financial assistance if:

• You are a dog owner living in the United States OR a registered 501(c)(3) rescue organization
• Your dog needs emergency or quality-of-life veterinary care (surgery, hospitalization, imaging, or medications)
• You cannot afford the cost of treatment
• You have received an itemized estimate from a licensed veterinarian

We do not cover:

• Routine or preventative care (vaccines, check-ups, spay/neuter, euthanasia)
• Non-veterinary expenses (food, bedding, grooming)
• Low-cost spay/neuter under this program — spay/neuter assistance is available through our separate Low-Cost Spay & Neuter Program.

How to Apply for Emergency Vet Financial Assistance

Step One

Submit the complete online application form below. Only complete applications submitted through this page can be considered for emergency veterinary assistance. Requests sent by DM, social media, text message, phone call, email, or comments cannot be processed as grant applications.

Step Two

Upload your veterinary estimate and income verification (for pet owners).

Step Three

Our team reviews your application (2-3 business days).

Step Four

If approved, we contact you and pay your veterinary clinic directly

Documents Needed for Emergency Vet Financial Assistance

Please gather the following documents before starting your application:

For pet owners:
📄 Itemized estimate from your veterinarian (required)
📄 Income verification (Tax Return Transcript). Easy to download from IRS.gov: Account Home / Tax Records / Transcripts. Please upload your most recently filed federal Tax Return Transcript. For applications submitted in 2026, this will generally be your 2025 transcript. Tax transcripts from earlier years are not accepted.
📷 Photo of your pet

For rescue organizations:
📄 Itemized estimate from your veterinarian (required)
📄 Most recent IRS Form 990 (required): Applications submitted in 2026 must include the organization’s 2025 IRS Form 990. Form 990s from earlier years will not be accepted as income verification unless Hope Paws Support Fund specifically requests them. If your organization does not have a current Form 990, please contact us before applying. Alternative documentation may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
📷 Photo of your pet

Accepted file types: JPG, PNG, PDF, DOC, DOCX. Max file size: 10MB per file.

Privacy & Confidentiality

Your information will never be shared, sold, or used for any purpose other than processing your application for assistance. All documents you upload are securely stored and only accessed by authorized Hope Paws Support Fund volunteers.

Have questions? Email us at info@hopepawsfund.org or visit our Contact page.

If your dog has a non-emergency medical issue, you can apply for assistance through our Non-Emergency Veterinary Surgery Support.

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Are you applying as: *— Select Choice —Pet OwnerRescue Organization

Full Name *

First

Last

For pet owners, please enter your name. For rescue organizations, please provide the name of the primary contact or representative applying on behalf of your organization.

Organization Legal Name *

Please provide the official, registered name of your 501(c)(3) nonprofit rescue organization. For pet owners, enter N/A.

Phone *

Enter Phone in format (999) 999-9999

Email *

FEIN *

For rescue organizations: Enter your EIN in format 99-9999999. For pet owners, enter 99-9999999.

Address *

USA addresses only

Pet's name *

Pet's Age *

Pet's Breed *

• Is your pet up to date on vaccines?

Upload Photo of your pet *

Accepted formats: JPG, JPEG, PNG. Max size: 10MB.

Upload Photo of your pet *

Accepted formats: JPG, JPEG, PNG. Max size: 10MB.

Upload Photo of your pet *

Accepted formats: JPG, JPEG, PNG. Max size: 10MB.

social grant provide

Veterinary clinic name *

Veterinary clinic address *

Veterinary clinic phone number *

Enter Phone in format (999) 999-9999

Diagnosis or condition *

What is wrong with your pet?

Recommended treatment *

What does the vet say is needed?

Please tell us your situation *

Why can’t you afford the vet bill right now?

Have you considered other options (Payment plans, credit care, family help, etc.)? *

• Yes
• No

Please explain why other payment options are not available to you. *

Please explain what you have tried and why other options (such as payment plans, CareCredit, or help from family and friends) are not available to you.

Upload Itemized Estimate From Vet *

Accepted formats: JPG, PNG, PDF, DOC, DOCS. Max size: 10MB.

Upload Income Verification *

Pet owners – upload Tax Return Transcript from IRS.gov (SSN automatically masked). Rescue organizations – upload most recent IRS Form 990. Accepted formats: JPG, PNG, PDF, DOC, DOCX. Max size: 10MB per file.

I confirm that all information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. *

• Yes

I understand that funding is not guaranteed *

• Yes

I give permission to Hope Paws Support Fund to contact my veterinary clinic regarding this application and the requested veterinary care. *

• Yes

I give permission to Hope Paws Support Fund to use my pet’s photo, veterinary invoice, and payment bill for its website, social media, and promotional materials. *

• Yes

I understand that I need to make an appointment within one week after the grant is approved, as requested by HPSF. *

• Yes

I understand that I am required to provide a confirmation letter from the clinic confirming that the appointment has been scheduled. I also understand that failure to provide the confirmation letter may result in the grant being withdrawn. *

• Yes

I understand that the approved grant amount will be applied toward the veterinary bill and is subject to the terms and conditions of the HPSF grant. *

• Yes

Submit

Have questions? Email us at info@hopepawsfund.org or visit our Contact page.