Est. 2022
Est. 2022
WE BELIEVE RESCUE BEGINS IN THE HOME.
Paw Street Inc is a registered 501(c)(3) charity organization that provides support services for locally owned pets in need of food, supplies and non-emergency vet care. Other services and programs are listed here on our website. Paw Street Inc. is solely funded by public donations.
We strive to keep pets and people together by providing essential support programs and services necessary to keep bonded pets and humans together and reduce the number of pets surrendered to local animal shelters and rescues.
To create communities where pets and people can live together without fear of seperation due to low income or homelessness, to make pet care more accessible to the underserved and reduce the number of owner surrenders to local shelters and rescues.
ADVOCACY- Breaking down barriers and stereotypes that hinder pet ownership through community outreach programs and education.
OUTREACH- We strive to create compassioH te pet support programs while assisting the needs of caring pet owners -without judgement.
RESCUE- We believe the best kind of rescue happens in the home. We value the efforts of our volunteers, donors, community partners and sponsors and their role in keeping pets and people together.
From low cost vaccination clinics only unless otherwise specified.
Free public service to anyone!
For low-income property owners with a hole in their fence that allows a pet to get loose. We cannot fix a fence if you rent.
Wellness Exams, urgent care for sick or injured animals. Depends on cost of care and funding available.
First time offense
Free referral services for homeless and low income pet owners.
Contains Pet supplies
PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING FOR ASSISTANCE
Low Income and homeless pet owners residing in Posey, Vanderburgh, Warrick, Gibson Counties in Southern Indiana.
ALL PETS AND THEIR OWNERS MUST HAVE A WELL-ESTABLISHED AMOUNT OF TIME TOGETHER IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE.
It all depends on the cost and how much funds we have available for non-emergency vet care. We can also provide clients with resources such as grant referrals and fundraising ideas to help close in the money gap.
All clients seeking financial assistance for veterinarian care of a sick or injured pet must first exhaust all other resources such as CareCredit or other credit cards, savings, asking for help from family, friends and in cases where cost is high - hosting a fundraiser to help cover costs of treatments by a veterinarian.
Financial Assistance WILL NOT be approved for any medical care, diagnostic tests or treatment that has already taken place. We DO NOT reimburse clients for bills that have been previously paid. An itemized estimate of care MUST be sent to PAW STREET from a veterinarian for approval. In some cases, we cannot provide financial assistance if there is a balance due to veterinarian.
In cases where cost will be substantial, Clients may be referred to other outside organizations that provide a portion of financial assistance for vet care. Many of our partner organizations demand that clients provide some of the payment or host a fundraiser campaign to cover a portion of the vet bill.
**Paw Street does not provide financial assistance for Emergency Vet Care.
It's important to know that we only provide TEMPORARY assistance for pets that have well established relationships with their owners. This means we do not provide our services to people with puppies or kittens or litters of such.
All pets must be spayed or neutered in order to receive assistance. For pets that aren't yet fixed, we offer $25 spay/neuter vouchers to those with qualifying incomes.
We ask that all pet owners who receive financial assistance from Paw Street to please give back by volunteering for Community Service. Typically, we ask for one hour of community service for every $10 we spend on a pet. These terms are negotiable and may or not be mandatory.
Client/Pet transportation is NOT provided by Paw Street Volunteers. Clients are expected to provide their own transportation to appointments and pet supply pickup locations.
WE ARE NOT LICENSED OR INSURED TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION FOR PAW STREET BUSINESS.
PLEASE DO NOT ASK US TO MAKE EXCEPTIONS.
It's Easy!
Just scroll down to the Application Section on this page and click on the "Apply Now" button located under our logo. Fill out the information on the application, upload proof of household income and or proof of government benefits recieved and SUBMIT! Check your email inbox for a reply from a Paw Street Volunteer.
Whether you have a pet question or you would like to seek more info about hosting a fundraiser for Paw Street-
Please send an email to packleaders@pawstreet.org and we will reply as soon as possible.
Does your pet have needs that you cannot afford at this time? FIND OUT IF YOU QUALIFY FOR PET ASSISTANCE.
Must meet income guidelines and/or receive at least one government benefit. FIND OUT if you qualify TODAY!
It takes a big People Pack to make our vision a reality.
Your generous donation will fund our mission to keep bonded pets and people together by providing assistance for pets in need and in return, we will reduce the number of owner surrenders to our local Animal Control shelters and rescues.
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