We would love to provide financial assistance to anyone that applies.  However, to meet established Federal guidelines and avoid possible ethical conflict due to subjective decision making, we ask that you apply only if you meet the following:

These professions are examples of occupations that could appear on an income tax return to verify employment in the arts:

Fine artists, art directors, and animators
Writers and authors
Producers and directors
Photographers
Performing artists
Musicians
Designers
Dancers and choreographers
Entertainers and performers
Musicians
Announcers
Actors

We are utilizing the following income level guidelines to establish “low income” as outlined in the 2007 California Budget Project Study:
Table 2: The California Budget Project’s Basic Family Budget for Families of Various Sizes, 2007
Single Adult  $28,335
Single Parent, Two Children $59,732
Two Parents (One Working), Two Children $50,383
Two Working Parents, Two Children $72,343
Source: California Budget Project, Making Ends Meet: How Much Does It Cost to Raise a Family


We will not contribute to medically unnecessary procedures, animal boarding, or cosmetic procedures (such as ear docking). 

Previous procedures, with outstanding debt, or pending procedures will be considered as long as the payment goes directly to the veterinarian- not a credit card.  These include:

Spay/Neuter
Vaccinations
Emergency Medical Costs (if payment is pending post care)
Medically Necessary Surgery
Injury
Other Medical Conditions

We will not cover the cost of ongoing medications or continuous care.  Aid from the organization will be limited to two applications per individual per calendar year.  Payment must go to directly to the veterinarian.

You  must be over 18 years of age and the animal must belong to you.