Medical Assistance Application for Veterinary Care
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  • Medical Assistance Application for Veterinary Care

    As resources allow, C.A.R.E.4Paws assists low-income pet families in the counties of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo with veterinary care. Applying for CareCredit and ScratchPay are required steps in the application process. We also ask that any adults in the home/family also apply for CareCredit and ScratchPay. Note, that our mobile clinic is not a full-service or emergency veterinary hospital.

  • **Is your household not low income?

    As our clinic schedule allows, we can assist pet families who do not require financial assistance. We can do so at a higher cost per service under special circumstances. For example, if your regular veterinarian cannot see your pet(s), or you have difficulty scheduling a timely appointment at any local, full-service veterinary clinic. Please let us know your pet's treatment needs and we will share a separate service price list and discuss the next steps. You do not have to upload documents at the end.
    • We require a separate form for each pet.
    • Please note that per our organization's spay/neuter policy, we require that any unaltered pet that will be put under anesthesia during his/her treatment in C.A.R.E.4Paws' mobile clinics gets (altered) spayed or neutered during the procedure.
  • Are you 65 years of age or older?*
  • Are you willing to travel?
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Do you have a dog or a cat?*
  • Is your cat:*
  • Is your pet a male or a female?*
  • Is your pet spayed or neutered?*
  • Would you need financial assistance with the spay or neuter?*
  • Have we assisted your pet within the last 12 months?*
  • Has your pet been diagnosed with a medical issue?*
  • To help us better assess your pet’s needs beyond the primary concern, please provide us with the following information. Does your pet have:
  • Has your pet been lethargic?*
  • Is your pet drinking normally?*
  • Is your pet eating normally?*
  • Is your pet urinating regularly?*
  • Are your pet’s vaccines current? (Rabies, DAPP/Distemper/Parvo, FVRCP-Feline Distemper)*
  • Is your pet on any medications?*
  • Preferred language*
  • Do you require financial assistance?*
  • Have you applied for CareCredit? (unrelated to C.A.R.E.4Paws)*
  • Have you applied for ScratchPay? (unrelated to C.A.R.E.4Paws)*
  • Pay It Forward payment plan: We offer an interest-fee payment plan that allows you to pay for veterinary care over time. Are you able to pay back a small amount monthly? Your repayments will help us stay sustainable.*
  • C.A.R.E.4Paws accepts clients residing in Santa Barbara County and San Luis Obispo County who can provide current proof of low income. Please select your qualifying reason below and provide a copy that includes your name and address. Do not submit documents displaying banking information, passport numbers, Social Security numbers, or other government ID numbers.*
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  • PLEASE NOTE:

    • Our mobile clinic is not a full-service or emergency veterinary hospital and we have limited clinic and office staff working weekends and holidays. We do our best to get back to clients quickly.
    • If your pet is in distress and suffering, please contact your veterinarian or emergency pet clinic. It is an owner’s responsibility to seek medical care for a sick or injured animal.
    • You will receive an immediate confirmation of all the information you submitted.
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