EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE FUND FOR ANIMALS

EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE FUND FOR ANIMALS

PURPOSE: The medical costs of treating and rehabilitating an animal in need can become staggering for any organization trying to help. The Friends of OCAS Emergency Medical Care Fund for Animals provides financial assistance to animal welfare organizations, agencies, and in some cases individual rescuers, responsible for the care of animals recovering from abuse, neglect or injuries suffered from a traumatic event. The purpose of this fund is to provide animal victims a second chance by alleviating their rescuers of the financial stress of treatment so they can focus on facilitating the animal's adoption into a permanent, loving home.
- These emergency funds are given throughout the year with no application deadline dates.
- Friends of OCAS will award up to a maximum of $1000.00 USD per application.
- Due to the overwhelming number of animal need cases, this award can only be offered to a select number of recipients each year and they will be awarded based on: availability of funds, eligibility of applicant, and medical urgency.
- Award decisions are able to be made within 72 hours.
- When approved, please allow up to four weeks from the time of first contact for the funding to be awarded.
WHO MAY APPLY?
- Animal Shelter Agencies (both public and private) in the Georgia counties of Oconee County, Morgan County, Walton County, Madison County and Oglethorpe County.
- Rescue groups with 501(c)(3) status operating in the Georgia counties of Oconee County, Morgan County, Walton County, Madison County and Oglethorpe County.
- In specific cases, individuals living in the Georgia counties of Oconee County, Morgan County, Walton County, Madison County and Oglethorpe County, who have privately rescued an animal within the last three months. Please contact us prior to applying.
ELIGIBILITY

Please read all of the eligibility requirements prior to applying for the Friends of OCAS Emergency Medical Care Fund. Due to the high volume of requests ‘Friends’ receives, we are unfortunately unable to consider requests which do not fit the below eligibility.
- Funds may be used to cover only medical procedures for animals who are in need of immediate urgent medical care and who have been victims of abuse or neglect and require medical treatment before being placed for adoption.
- Funds will not be awarded to "reimburse" rescuers in cases where treatment has already been completed and paid for and/or the animal has fully recovered.
- Applicants must obtain a diagnosis, course of treatment and cost estimate prior to applying for this funding. This estimate is required to be uploaded in the application.
- Friends of OCAS will be calling the treating vet listed on your application. If we are not pre-authorized to speak with the vet office, the application will be automatically denied.
- Medical procedures covered under the fund will allow the animal to medically recover and live a relatively pain-free life.
- Animals involved must be able to be successfully placed in forever homes, animal sanctuaries or released back into the wild.
- Treating Veterinary Clinics must be willing to accept payment via check or credit card from Friends of OCAS, provide ‘Friends’ with an itemized estimate and speak with a ‘Friends’ representative, if necessary. When applying for the Friends of OCAS Emergency Medical Care Fund, please call your vet immediately and give the treating veterinarian permission to speak with a member of Friends of OCAS. Have them put this permission in the file. Not giving authorization or waiting to give authorization will result in a declined application.
- While multiple applications may be submitted, please have only one rescued animal and/or rescue situation for each application.

Emergency Medical Care Funding Request Form

Shelters/Rescues
Name of Animal Agency:*
Contact Person*
Title
Federal Tax ID#*
Does your agency have 501(c)(3) status?*
Submit your 501(c)(3) designation letter

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Address*
City*
County*
Zip Code*
Primary Phone Number*
Include Area Code
Mobile Phone Number
Include Area Code
Email*

Animal Patient Information
Name of the animal requiring treatment:*
Breed:*
Current weight: *
pounds
Is the animal sterilized?*
Brief description of the nature of the emergency:*
What step(s) have you taken, independent of this application, to secure funding for this treatment?*
Treating Veterinary Clinic:*
Primary Phone Number:*
Veterinary Clinic Email Address:*
Please submit the medical diagnostics, estimate for care and treatment plan from your veterinarian clinic.
Upload*

Friends of Oconee County Animal Shelter may choose to host a fundraiser on your behalf. Please submit clear photographs of the animal requiring emergency medical care that we may use for promotional purposes if necessary.
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By sending this electronically, I acknowledge that I have completely read this questionnaire and comprehend it fully.

I understand that applying does not ensure approval and that untruthful answers or failure to comply with the requirements of this application can result in the denial of my application.

I understand that by submitting this form electronically, I agree to release and covenant to hold harmless Friends of Oconee County Animal Shelter, Inc. and it's members from any claims, damages, costs, or actions incurred because of the care or actions of the approved and/or denied emergency medical care.

I understand that by submitting this form electronically, I am granting all rights, titles and interests in any and all photographic images and video or audio recordings made by or for Friends of Oconee County Animal Shelter, Inc., including, but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits derived from such photographs or recordings.

I certify that the above information is correct, and I understand that the information will be verified.
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Emergency Medical Care Funding Request Form

Animal Patient Information