Shamrock Animal Fund stays busy through summer months

The Shamrock Animal Fund continues to help animals during the summer months.  We receive numerous calls and e-mails requesting help in paying for the care of pets.

Pet owners should take note of the requirements of the Fund that are a necessary part of receiving assistance.

Thank you to all of our supporters who continue to make this mission possible.

Requirements:

The animal owner has to assume majority financial responsibility toward the vet bill.

The animal owner has to demonstrate financial need & verify income with appropriate documentation. All information remains confidential.

The animal owner has to apply or co-apply for Care Credit www.carecredit.com 1-800-365-8295 if accepted by the participating veterinarian & provide documentation if denied by Care Credit.

The participating veterinarian has to offer the animal owner a discount toward the veterinary care and/or financial accommodation such as check hold, checking account debit or in-house payment plan.

The Shamrock Animal Fund pays a determined supplement directly to the participating veterinarian.

More About Fund:

Since its inception in January of 2010 The Shamrock Animal Fund has helped pay for the care of many dogs and cats in the greater Central New York area. The fund has worked with more than a dozen local veterinary clinics and hospitals. In addition to paying for the care of animals the Shamrock Animal Fund has been a resource for distressed animal owners in need of advice and advocacy. The animal owners are referred to the fund by veterinarians, animal shelters or through self referral through e-mail or phone.

The Shamrock Animal Fund has been supported by donations from donors primarily from a ten county region in Central New York, but also from several other states outside of New York.

The Shamrock Animal Fund is a Federally recognized 501c3 tax exempt organization. It is also a registered Not-for-profit corporation in New York State.