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Participating
veterinarians are empowered to use nonprofit
resources for critical care situations they deem worthy based
on program guidelines.
A
veterinary practice must be a participating
member of the LifeSaver program to receive a
grant.
If you wish to sign up now, click here.
When a pet owner is unable to afford the
cost of their pet's “life-threatening”
veterinary care, the veterinary surgeon
along with their client initiates a grant
application.
The
Veterinarian:
- Determines
whether or not the client qualifies for
financial assistance from the LifeSavers
Fund. To be considered, the client must
exhaust all possible financial
resources, including family and friends,
credit cards, and Care Card.
- Determines
that the dog or cat must have a
life-threatening illness, injury or
condition, or one that seriously
compromises the quality of the pet’s
life.
- The
“life-threatening” illness, injury
or condition must require immediate or
prompt veterinary intervention in order
for the animal to survive.
- The
animal’s prognosis for “quality of
life” (in the veterinarian's best
professional judgment) would indicate a
positive outcome after treatment
- Determines
that the animal will have convalescent
care.
- FAX an
application to the LifeSaver Fund
Headquarters (contact us)
- FAX a
written diagnosis to administration
headquarters prior to treatment. Name
the condition/illness that needs to be
treated and include “reasonable and
customary” fees.
- Verify
the amount of funds available for your
clinic from the current month report for
your clinic.
- Accept
the Atlanta Animal Alliance payment
policy.
- Receive
APPROVAL
Funds available will be confirmed and a
confirmation number will be issued for
billing and payment
- Treat
the pet
- Release
the pet to the pet guardian without
requiring payment.
- Receive
a check from the LifeSaver Fund. (see
payment policy)
The
amount of funding available will be determined by 3
factors:
- Clinic/hospital
participation in the LifeSaver Fund Program
- Amount
of funds raised by the veterinary practice.
- Matching
funds available from the Atlanta Animal
Alliance.
A
grant account will be established for every
participating veterinary hospital or clinic and
include the funds raised by the practice along with
matching funds raised by The Atlanta Animal
Alliance. Funds raised by AAA will be in the form of
shares (similar to stock). The value of a share will
depend on donations received and grants paid out.
Value will fluctuate (like stock). Reports will be
sent to participating agencies monthly stating their
account balance and share value for that month.
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