Our pets are an important and integral part of our lives. They not only provide unconditional love and companionship, but they also help reduce stress as well as increase social interaction and physical activity. For some individuals, pets are their primary companions. Unfortunately, for many, the cost of providing even the most basic care for these companions is a financial hardship.
At the Rainier Animal Fund (RAF), our goal is to help those who are unable to afford the full cost of advanced veterinary care for their pets. Qualifying western Washington residents will be able to access the RAF FREE “in-service” advanced care and surgical clinics as well as apply for medical grants to assist with individual veterinary care on a case-by-case basis.
RAF’s clinic services will include surgical care such as dental care, mass removals, fracture repair, spays and neuters and other advanced care. Urgent care, as well as surgical treatments of some emergency injuries and conditions, are reviewed and supported on a case-by-case basis through our in-service surgical clinic or through our grant program.
(It is important to note that the Rainier Animal Fund is not able to respond to timely emergency requests. We will do our best to respond to each potential case within 48 to 72 hours.)
Qualifying for RAF Services
RAF has set the following guidelines for potential Western Washington grant recipients. Recipients will be asked to provide a photo ID and to sign a self-declaration form attesting to proof of need to accept services and/or receive medical grants.
- Seniors receiving social security benefits
- Disabled individuals receiving Disability Support Payments
- Men and women at risk of abuse who are entering a registered shelter
- Individuals receiving assistance through Washington state public assistance programs
- Clients of supportive housing for seniors programs as well as tenants of retirement homes or long-term care facilities with live-in pets
- Proof of income less than twice the Federal Poverty Limit.
- Those who have become recently unemployed or are not currently working due to the current global crisis surrounding COVID-19.
- Qualifying pet, with treatment, must have a good prognosis for return to a good quality of life.
- A family may receive support from the Rainier Animal Fund no more than once in a rolling 12-month period. (Exceptions to include those patients referred to a RAF In-Service clinic or additional care approved by RAF Executive Director.)
- Programs and grants limited by availability of funds.
