PAWS FOR A PURPOSE PROGRAM
The Paws for a Purpose fund provides financial assistance for medical and dental expenses for the City of Elk Grove Shelter animals and pets owned by residents of the City of Elk Grove, CA (some exceptions may apply)
A grant is typically around $200 - $500 and is intended to fill a small gap in funding that is keeping an animal from care and to prevent surrendering their pet to the shelter. This assists the shelter from overcrowding and most importantly keeps their pet where they belong...in their forever home!
Decisions are based upon several factors including medical urgency, financial need, available funding and eligibility. Due to the number of requests, we are unable to assist everyone.
Once an application is received, you may expect a response by email or phone within one to two days. (sooner if life threatening)
If an animal needs immediate care, where any delay will put the animal at risk, it is the owners responsibility and duty to seek care immediately. There is no guarantee that Paws for a Purpose will be able to provide financial assistance.
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)
- Both the applicant and the animal must live in the City of Elk Grove, CA (Some exceptions may apply)
- If a grant is awarded, the grant recipient must be willing to provide updates and photos to PAWS FOR A PURPOSE
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.
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.