Apply for Assistance | PAWS of NEPA

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Applications for assistance will be considered if:

You are a resident of Pennsylvania and your primary residence is in Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, or Wayne County.
Your pet needs non-routine, non-urgent veterinary care. This can include , but is not limited to:
- Cancer Treatment
- Chronic Illness/Disease Care
- Heart Disease Treatment
- One-time surgeries (not including spaying & neutering)
Your pet has already been seen by a licensed veterinarian and you can provide:
- A clear diagnosis
- A treatment plan with a good prognosis
- An estimated cost of care
You can show documentation of financial need
- Your most recent tax return
- Your 2 most recent paystubs or an SSA award letter

Please note:

If your pet is in need of emergency care, please visit your local animal hospital
Grants are not guaranteed, and if approved, will be paid directly to your veterinarian
We do not provide reimbursements for prior treatment
We do not provide assistance for routine care, vaccinations, spaying, or neutering.

Please reach out to us at info@pawsofnepa.org if you need assistance completing your application.

Documents may be submitted via email at info@pawsofnepa.org if you are unable to upload to the application.

Application for Assistance

First name

Last name

Street Address

City

Street Address Line 2

State

Zip Code

Phone

Pet's Name

Pet's Age (Estimate)

Pet's Weight

Veterinary Practice

Pet's Breed

Treating Veterinarian

Veterinarian's Email Address

Vet's Street Address

Vet's City

Vet's Street Address Line 2

Vet's State

Vet's Zip Code

Diagnosis

Estimated Cost of Treatment/Care

What amount were you approved for?

Please provide a brief explanaton as to why you haven't applied for Care Credit or Scratchpay.

Upload Diagnosis with Treatment Plan, Prognosis, and Estimated Cost (Document- DOC, DOCX, PDF) This is required here or via email.

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Upload Additional File

Amount you can pay for treatment before it becomes a financial hardship

Upload 2 Most Recent Paystubs (Document- DOC, DOCX, PDF) This is required here or via email.

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Upload Care Credit/Scratchpay Approval/Denial (Document- DOC, DOCX, PDF)

Upload File

Upload Additional File

How many other pets/animals are in the household?

Upload Most Recent Tax Return (Document- DOC, DOCX, PDF) This is required here or via email.

Upload File

Upload Additional File

I am the owner of this pet and have the authority to submit this application.

I understand that assistance is not guaranteed.

I agree to provide pictures of the pet upon request, which PAWS of NEPA may use for marketing purposes. This can include, but is not limited to mailings, social media, advertisements, and website posts.

I accept terms & conditions - View terms

Your Signature

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