Feline CKD Support Project Application

Feline CKD Support Project Application

Please read all of the information below carefully. Thank you to the support of The Pollination Project Foundation, The Bobo Fund can provide one-time financial assistance to pet owners with cats that have chronic kidney disease.
Eligibility Requirements

The Feline CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) Support Project application is open weekly from Monday at 8AM until Thursday at 3PM CDT so that we can help provide a quick turnaround on fulfilling your application.

Eligible cat owners can apply for a one-time bridge grant to receive either:
- One small (~4 lb) bag of prescription kidney diet (any brand), or
- One tray (~12 cans) of prescription kidney diet canned food.
Funding is equivalent to around $35 with a maximum grant of $40.

This support helps families stay on track during a difficult time and ensures cats with CKD receive uninterrupted care.

Eligibility:
- Applicants must meet our financial hardship requirements.
- Applicants must be new to The Bobo Fund.
- Prescriptions must be filled through Chewy or your veterinarian ONLY.
- Funding is limited.
- Please note: If you receive a bridge grant, you cannot apply later for our All Pet Medication Program.
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you require assistance to complete this form due to disability or otherwise, please email info@thebobofund.org and we will make accomodations to assist you.
- Please note that if you apply for a bridge grant, you cannot apply for any other funding from The Bobo Fund. This program is intended for very short-term assistance, for example: waiting for a benefits check to arrive, but are unable to purchase cat food until it arrives. If you are appling, please ensure that this is when you most need it.
- Payment for food will be made directly to the veterinarian or Chewy only. We cannot pay or reimburse individuals for medication that has already been paid for, even if you qualify for assistance.
- The Bobo Fund will grant payment for only the food that is listed on this application as prescribed for feline chronic kidney disease. This program is for CATS ONLY.
- Funding can only be provided for one-cat per household.
- We do not provide assistance to pay for diagnostic or follow-up lab work or any other medications or supplies for your pet.
- Assistance will be granted upon evaluation on a first-come basis and subject to available funding.
- If your pet is not due for a refill at the time of this application, we cannot hold funding for you.
- We do not have any geographic restrictions, but you must be located within the United States.
- Applicants must be facing and able to provide proof of one of the financial hardships listed on the application below. If your hardship is not listed on the application, please email us.
- Filling out the application does not guarantee approval or assistance.
- Please allow at least 48 hours for us to start reviewing your application. If we do not have all of your application materials, we cannot expedite review or funding.
- Your application will not be reviewed until we receive all of the required information.
- If you have trouble submitting any documentation, please let us know as soon as possible.
I confirm that I have read all of the instructions and information above.*

I confirm.
Before starting this application, please gather the following items:
1. Picture or scan of your photo ID (Driver's license, work or student ID, etc).
2. Proof of hardship. Examples include: termination notice, unemployment benefits letter, 2 months of pay stubs (we cannot accept tax returns as current hardship must be reflected), eviction notice, section 8 housing approval letter, disability/SSI benefits letter, photo of Medicaid or SNAP card. We will no longer accept credit card or bank statements as proof of hardship. If you are unsure what example to provide, please ask.
3. Recent invoice, estimate, or receipt with your pet's medication on it. If you do not have one on hand, please call and ask your veterinarian for an exact price and provide that information on the application.
Please redact your social security number from any documentation prior to uploading it! These documents will be permanently deleted once we have reviewed your application.
Additionally, due to some of the limitations beyond our control, we require that all applicants do one of the following prior to completing the application. Please indicate which you have completed:*

I have searched for and located my pet's medication on Chewy.com and it is available.I have called my pet's prescribing veterinarian and received an exact cost, or I already know the exact cost of my pet's medication that I will provide below.I have called my pet's CURRENT pharmacy (if not Chewy) and confirmed that they can receive credit card payment OVER THE PHONE and received an exact cost for my pet's medication that I will provide below.
If you indicated that you would receive an exact cost for your pet's medication from your vet or prescribing pharmacy, please provide the cost in the box below.
Owner's Name (Must match ID provided)*

First NameLast Name
REQUIRED: Please upload a picture of your photo ID or email it to info@thebobofund.org*

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Examples: Driver's license, work or student ID, etc. Cancelof
Mailing Address (If you do not have a permanent address, please put n/a).*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Questions About Your Cat

Please answer to the best of your ability and provide as much detail as you.
What is your cat's name? (Must match medical records)*
What is your cat's estimated age?*
What is your cat's breed? (Shorthair, longhair, Siamese, etc).*
Is your cat spayed/neutered?*

Spayed femaleNeutered maleIntact femaleIntact male
How long have you owned your cat?*
Primary Veterinary Hospital: Name, City, State - Please do not forget City/State!*
We know some pets see multiple veterinarians. Please only list the information for the vet that is prescribing your pet's medication.
Primary Veterinary Hospital's Phone Number*
Primary Veterinarian's Name*
This application is only for cats with chronic kidney disease that require prescription kidney diet food. This application is not for any other medications, food, or services.

I understand.
Please list the EXACT prescription kidney diet that you are currently feeding your cat: Brand, flavor, can or bag size and quantity. If you are feeding both dry and canned, please list both.*
If you indicated that you feed your cat both canned and dry above, please select which you would like The Bobo Fund to provide. We cannot provide both.

Canned foodDry food
Where do you currently purchase your cat's food? Please note we cannot fulfill food prescriptions through Banfield Hospitals that are inside Petsmart.*
Please select where we will fulfill payment for your cat's food.*

My pet's regular or prescribing veterinarianChewy.com
Questions About Your Financial Hardship

Please answer all of the questions to the best of your ability.
Please select situation that best describes your CURRENT (at the time of this application) financial hardship. The 2025 Federal Poverty Guidelines can be found here: https://aspe.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/dd73d4f00d8a819d10b2fdb70d254f7b/detailed-guidelines-2025.pdf*

Loss of employment (termination notice) or currently receiving/applied for unemployment benefitsIncome less than or equal to 175% of the Federal Poverty Line (please see above)Eviction notice, Section 8 housing approval, or currently unhousedGovernment assistance (disability, SSI, SNAP, Medicaid, other government assistance)
* If you selected "Other pre-approved financial reason," did you previously email The Bobo Fund during the pre-screen process?

YesNo
REQUIRED: Please attach or email proof of your current financial hardship to info@thebobofund.org *

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Examples: Current paystubs (at least 2 months), government letter or email, letter from landlord, photo of SSI card, SNAP card, etc. If you are unsure what proof is acceptable, please ask. Cancelof
Are you currently employed?*
Are you currently able to work/find work?*
Are you receiving financial assistance from any other source? If yes, please explain:*
If you are receiving government benefits, do not list them here.
Have you applied for CareCredit to help with the cost of your pet's medication/food?*

YesNo
If yes, were you approved?*

YesNoNot applicable
What is your estimated annual HOUSEHOLD income?*
If you are receiving government benefits, please list them here. Do not put "$0."
How many adults over the age of 18 live in your household (including yourself)?*
If you have any dependents under the age of 18, please list their ages. If none, put N/A.*
Please list how many other pets you have and care for in your home. Example: Dash - 8 year old Jack Russell*
If you have a prescription authorization from your vet for your food to be ordered online, please upload it here. This is not required, but helps expedite approval when food is ordered.

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IF APPROVED, are you willing to receive your pet's medication from Chewy.com's online pharmacy with approval from your prescribing veterinarian? We are usually able to get a lower cost and provide more to you and other pet owner's in need.*

Yes, please send my medication from Chewy if it is available.No, I would like to pick-up from my prescribing veterinarian.
Are you interested in medication that has been donated if available? If you answer yes, you will be added to our Donation Connection Network if your medication is one that we accept.*

YesNoI would like to know more information.
If assistance is awarded, I understand that I will not receive financial compensation or reimbursement for medication that has already been purchased. Payment will be called in directly to the veterinarian whose information I have provided or other approved pharmacy.*

I understand.
I understand that completing this application does not mean I will receive financial assistance and that I must be approved and contacted by The Bobo Fund to indicate so.

I understand.
I understand that if approved, The Bobo Fund only provides assistance as a TEMPORARY solution to my financial hardship and I will be provided with additional resources to help care for my pet after assistance from The Bobo Fund has ended.

I understand.
I understand that The Bobo Fund is in no way responsible for the current or future health of my pet.

I understand.
I understand that The Bobo Fund does not provide any financial assistance for any other resources including physical exams, follow-up veterinary appointments, or lab work for my pet's medical condition.

I understand.
I understand that if I apply to this program that I cannot apply for any other funding from The Bobo Fund in the future.

I understand.
I understand that The Bobo Fund only provides ONE-TIME financial assistance and that I will not be able to receive funding again in the future.

I understand.
Please type your full name in the box below to declare that the information provided on this application is true and correct to the best of your knowledge.*
Today's Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
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Feline CKD Support Project Application

Questions About Your Cat

Questions About Your Financial Hardship

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