GIve a helping “PAW” by donating to the Oliver Pet Assistance Fund and help keep families together by providing a resource for pet owners to get vet care for their dog or cat where without could lead to suffering, economic euthanasia or relinquishment.

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The Oliver Pet Assistance Fund (OPAF) was created by Beesley Animal Foundation (BAF) to provide financial assistance grants to family- owned pets in Rutherford and Cannon Counties in need of urgent (non-emergency) veterinary care.  It was created for owners who are low-income, elderly and other underserved caregivers.  This fund is designed to help with treatment of urgent (non-emergency) medical conditions where treatment will prevent suffering, euthanasia or relinquishment.

Please review the following guidelines for qualification of this program: 

1)      Assistance will ONLY cover urgent (non-emergency) medical conditions and that have a good positive prognosis after treatment.  Conditions related to dentistry, eyes, ears, skin and heartworm disease will take priority.   Long- term chronic conditions and treatments will not be covered under this program as this is not a lifetime assistance program.

2)      Applicant must be seen by a full service veterinarian and provide an estimate of the cost of care, a clear diagnosis, and a specific treatment plan with a “good” prognosis OR referred by Beesley Animal Clinic (BAC).  The OPAF will only provide funding in the amount of the cost stated on the itemized list of treatment plan up to $2,000. However, most awards cover only a portion of the request; the applicant will be required to pay something toward the care of the pet.

3)      Applicant must apply for Care Credit or Scratch Pay before an application can be submitted.  Some of the amount granted by Care Credit/Scratch Pay must be applied to total cost before funding will be considered. 

4)      The OPAF will not cover the cost of the initial exam, any diagnostics to determine the pet’s prognosis and does not reimburse the cost of veterinary care of procedures that have already been performed.  Exceptions can be made for initial exam and diagnosis under very certain circumstances. 

5)      All payments will be made to the treating veterinarian clinic and never to the individual. 

6)      The OPAF limits one (1) instance per twelve (12) months per household up to $2,000 from date of funding. 

7)      The OPAF may request additional information to support financial need and/or supportive documentation from your vet to help make a decision. Additional proof of hardship may be submitted and considered if total household income exceeds 300% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Requesting additional information does not automatically indicate approval for funding.

8) The OPAF requires that any pet needing treatment where financial assistance is requested MUST be spayed/neutered or arrangements have been made for the pet to be spayed/neutered as soon as safely to be able to be done at owners expense.

9)   Ongoing care & support - Applicant must demonstrate that you will be provide long term on-going care and support as a result of treatment. This includes but is not limited to: annual basic veterinary care (vaccinations and preventative medications), recommended dietary changes if needed, medication(s) as prescribed by the treating veterinarian, necessary changes in the animal’s housing and/or environment to ensure and promote healing. We also require adequate and safe living conditions for an animal during and after the procedure or treatment including being responsible to ensure pet receives consistent preventative wellness vet care.   

10)   Owner agrees to provide a photo of their pet and agrees to allow The OPAF and BAF to use any images submitted at its discretion and to have images and information from their case used as a fundraising tool including written and/or video testimonials. 

11)   The OPAF,  BAF and partner veterinary providers are not responsible for the loss of a pet due to any procedure or treatment performed. 

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF FUNDING.