When it comes to funding, the following highlights provide an overview of the process:

•    When a pet owner brings their animal to the Veterinary Emergency Clinic and it is established that the pet owner is in need of financial assistance, the attending veterinarian can apply to CAWF for funding to defray the costs associated with the animal’s emergency or specialty care. (Note that a pet owner must meet specific criteria to qualify for financial assistance.)

•    CAWF will rely upon the attending veterinarian to provide accurate and detailed information about a pet’s medical history and requirements for successful treatment.

•    The attending veterinarian must select the appropriate funding category based on the criteria outlined by CAWF and support the pet owner’s application for assistance.

•    All submitted information will be reviewed by a committee that includes an established veterinarian, program administrators and members of the public.

•    If an application is successful, the associated funds will be applied directly to the Veterinary Emergency Clinic's bill for treatment of an animal.

Simple, effective and a positive, healthier outcome for everyone involved.