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GENERAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

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  • Veterinary Practice MUST be located in Monterey County.

  • You and your pet must live in Monterey County, California.

  • Your pet is a dog or cat

  • ​You may be required to make a meaningful financial contribution to your pet’s care. This may come from you, friends, other or other animal welfare organizations.

  • You must be able to prove low income and financial need

  • You cannot delay the appropriate/necessary care of your pet while waiting for processing of your application.

INELIGIBLE SITUATIONS

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  • Veterinary Practice is not located in Monterey County.

  • You and your pet do not live in Monterey County, California.

  • Dental Issues arising from neglect (e.g., loose teeth, tarter and gum disease).

    • Dental problems due to Trauma, or Illness may be eligible

  • Preventive and Routine care (e.g., vaccination, spay or neuter, parasite preventives)

  • Injury or illness is a result of neglect or abuse

  • Reproductive and Breeding evaluations and care, or complications from breeding

  • Cosmetic procedures or complications from cosmetic procedures

  • Evaluation and treatment has already been completed

  • Care provided by anyone that is not a licensed veterinarian

Revise lo siguiente antes de solicitar ayuda. Enviar una solicitud no garantiza la aprobación. No programe una cita ni solicite a su veterinario tratamientos que no pueda pagar hasta que haya recibido la confirmación de la asistencia financiera. Le notificaremos a usted y a su veterinario una vez que se haya tomado una decisión.

SPECIFIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

GET EM TO THE VET

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  • Funds to support initial exam and care by a veterinarian you’re your pet has not been seen (or has had initial exam but you are unable to afford the recommended treatment plan from the veterinarian) .

  • Generally limited to a single appointment/veterinary visit but limited rechecks may be authorized if we are notified in advance

  • You may need to contribute a small amount to care costs if financially able to do so.

SHORT TERM / CRITICAL

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  • Evaluation and care of unexpected, urgent or emergent illness or injury

  • Initial evaluation and care of a chronic condition

  • You will need to make a meaningful financial contribution toward your pet’s care costs

  • Care may occur in single visit, over a few days or over a period of several months when authorized

  • The Treating Veterinarian must support the application and provide a medical and cost plan to Max’s Helping Paws

LONG TERM / CONTINUED

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  • Assistance with care of a chronic medical disease or cancer for up to 2 years

  • You will be required to contribute significantly (generally 50%) toward your pet's care costs

  • You must be able to document continued eligibility and financial need during the 2 years of assistance

  • The Treating Veterinarian must support the application and provide a medical and cost plan

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