Guidelines and Qualifications For Grant Consideration
IMPORTANT: Bo Paws It Forward CANNOT Fund Emergencies or basic veterinary services. We reserve funds for Non-basic medical care. We have a wait list and our grants are funded exclusively by generous donors and fundraisers.
If You are facing an emergency please see our resource page for suggestions and links for organizations that may be able to assist you.
Rules For Applying
No Contributions are EVER given directly to individuals . Bo Paws It Forward sends funds directly to the treating veterinarian or veterinary behaviorist ONLY if your application is approved and treatment is scheduled. We make every effort to use our limited resources in the most responsible way.
Applicants must be able to provide basic care- future medical care, nourishing food and clean, fresh water
Dogs must live inside the home
Dogs must be spayed/neutered or there must be a medical reason that the animal cannot be altered. If medically approved and dog is unaltered at the time of application, the pet guardian must agree to spay/neuter at the time of services rendered or at a future time approved by the treating Veterinarian.
Applicant must have a source of income- that can include; SSI benefits, Unemployment, earned income or other approved sources. Applicant must provide all requested sources of income.
Applicant must apply for Care Credit prior to receiving any awards- proof of acceptance, denial and balance will be required.
Applicant agrees to allow Bo Paws It Forward to use information and photographs of the animal that benefits from awards in social media or promotional materials. Names can be changed (should the award recipient choose) to protect the identity of the pet guardian.
Applicant agrees to provide updates on the progress of the animal award recipient
While Bo Paws It Forward gives first priority to Mastiff and Pit Bull breeds, we do offer assistance to other breeds and at times to other species of pets. We reserve the right to deny any or award funds for any reason.
Priority is given to applicants in the Pickerington Ohio area and surrounding areas. However we reserve the right and consider grants for anyone in need within the United States.
We Do Not Fund:
Animals that are used for breeding, dog fighting or illegal activities
Animals that have not been seen by a Veterinarian
Animals that have not received a diagnosis
We strongly discourage declawing, ear cropping, tail docking and debarking surgeries. These procedures are not eligible for grant monies unless the treating veterinarian finds this medically necessary.
Horses- Unfortunately the care is too costly and we do not feel like it is a good use of our resources
We cannot reimburse any bills that have already been paid.
Bo Paws It Forward provides grants for pet guardians that would benefit from assistance for veterinary care beyond routine treatments including but not limited to, surgery, medication, and treatment. Bo Paws It Forward makes determinations based on the availability of funds, urgency of treatment needed, opinion of treating Veterinarian among other considerations.
Criteria Used for Determination:
Financial need of the pet guardian
Opinion of the treating veterinarian as to the medical necessity, prognosis and urgency.
Pet guardian demonstrates the capability to care for the animal and take responsibility of future or on going medical and basic needs
Grant Amounts:
Grants are intended to bridge the gap- in order for money to be awarded, pet guardians must be able to demonstrate the ability to pay for the remainder of treatment.
Bo Grant funds are typically capped at $500 but sometimes smaller amounts are awarded. We reserve the right to award slightly larger grants on a case by case basis.
Elwood Grant funds are typically capped at $400 ( or for the cost of one evaluation visit with a veterinary behaviorist) but sometimes smaller amounts are awarded. We reserve the right to award slightly larger grants or additional money for future care on a case by case basis.
Applicant Requirement