*****PLEASE NOTE WE ARE EXTREMELY SHORT ON FUNDS, WE MAY HAVE TO KNOCK BACK APPLICATIONS WE WOULD USUALLY APPROVE****
Please note we are unable to assist with treatment costs if the procedure has already taken place.
We have two funding streams. One is for small amounts under $250, which allows you to cover an initial consultation fee for a pet owner that has no money and needs urgent care. There is no need to get prior approval, but we do ask you to ensure you have exhausted other options for for payment such as VetPay and borrowing from friends and family. For emergency clinics, up to $500 can be reimbursed for care after 9pm and before 7am and up to $300 for Walk in Clinic for Animals. Please also obtain a picture of the pet and fill out the application form here.
If your patient needs dental care, please treat any concurrent diseases, perform blood tests if required and then fill out the referral form for dentistry at the RSPCA here.
ACT Pet Crisis Support is there to provide one-off assistance, to help pets and their owners when no one else can. The aim is to avoid economic euthanasia for pet owners who love their pets and don't want to lose them, but are faced with an urgent medical emergency that they cannot afford or get finance for. We do not cover routine health needs such as desexing, boarding fees, food, parasite control and vaccination. More information for vet clinics can be found on our FAQ page.
Please answer the following questions when considering partnering with us to help a pet and their owner:
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING FORMS ARE FOR VET CLINICS ONLY. If you are a pet owner, please visit your vet and ask them to apply on your behalf. If you are unable to find a vet to help your pet, please click the button below.
Once an application is approved and the treatment is completed payment is made directly to the vet clinic within 14 days of receiving an invoice. Invoices can be emailed to: actpetcrisis@gmail.com along with your clinic's bank details.
Please note we are unable to assist with treatment costs if the procedure has already taken place.
We have two funding streams. One is for small amounts under $250, which allows you to cover an initial consultation fee for a pet owner that has no money and needs urgent care. There is no need to get prior approval, but we do ask you to ensure you have exhausted other options for for payment such as VetPay and borrowing from friends and family. For emergency clinics, up to $500 can be reimbursed for care after 9pm and before 7am and up to $300 for Walk in Clinic for Animals. Please also obtain a picture of the pet and fill out the application form here.
If your patient needs dental care, please treat any concurrent diseases, perform blood tests if required and then fill out the referral form for dentistry at the RSPCA here.
ACT Pet Crisis Support is there to provide one-off assistance, to help pets and their owners when no one else can. The aim is to avoid economic euthanasia for pet owners who love their pets and don't want to lose them, but are faced with an urgent medical emergency that they cannot afford or get finance for. We do not cover routine health needs such as desexing, boarding fees, food, parasite control and vaccination. More information for vet clinics can be found on our FAQ page.
Please answer the following questions when considering partnering with us to help a pet and their owner:
- Is the condition causing suffering and would otherwise result in euthanasia?
- Have they been declined for VetPay? (Please ask the pet owner to apply for this first, they may be able to make a partial contribution).
- Have they exhausted other options such as borrowing from friends/family?
- Do you feel their pet has a reasonable prognosis if treated?
- Is the condition something an average owner would treat?
- Is the condition urgent? If it is non-urgent there are other options such as an interest free loan from Good Shepherd, Care and Centrelink.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING FORMS ARE FOR VET CLINICS ONLY. If you are a pet owner, please visit your vet and ask them to apply on your behalf. If you are unable to find a vet to help your pet, please click the button below.
Once an application is approved and the treatment is completed payment is made directly to the vet clinic within 14 days of receiving an invoice. Invoices can be emailed to: actpetcrisis@gmail.com along with your clinic's bank details.