RedRover Relief

Urgent Care grant pre-application questions

The RedRover Relief Urgent Care grant provides financial assistance grants and resources so pet caregivers can care for animals who need urgent veterinary care. Grants are intended to fill a small gap in funding that is keeping an animal from care. The typical grant is around $250. Due to the large volume of applications we receive, the program is unable to help everyone who applies. Before applying, you must have a clear diagnosis and specific treatment plan in place from a veterinarian.

The Urgent Care application will be closed Thursdays at 4:00pm Pacific through the weekend. The application will reopen on Mondays by 9:00am Pacific.

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Has the animal been seen by a veterinarian for this issue in the last 30 days, and do you have a current diagnosis, treatment plan, and estimated cost of care from the veterinarian who will be providing treatment?*

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Once your animal has been seen by a veterinarian, and there is a current diagnosis, treatment plan, and estimated cost of care in place, please come back to our website to reexamine the guidelines to apply to determine whether your situation is eligible for funding. If it is, you are welcome to apply.

Does the animal still need testing (x-rays, blood work, MRI, etc.)?*

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Unfortunately, the Urgent Care grant program is unable to assist with the cost of office visits or testing. Once all testing is complete and there is a diagnosis and treatment plan in place, please come back to our website and reexamine the guidelines to apply to determine whether your situation is eligible for funding. If it is, you are welcome to apply.

Urgent Care grants are typically $200-300. Is the amount of money needed to begin or continue treatment $500 or more?*

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Due to the large number of applications we receive, we must choose situations that best meet the program goals and guidelines - those where a small Urgent Care grant (typically $200-300) will fill the gap in funding that is keeping an animal from care. You are welcome to apply once you are closer to your funding goal.

We often recommend seeking a second opinion from another veterinarian, as prices can vary significantly from clinic to clinic. You may want to try searching “low cost vet [your city, state]” to find other veterinarians near you, or use a site like Pet Help Finder. We also encourage you to apply for help from multiple organizations, see if you qualify for Care Credit or Scratchpay, as well as reaching out to friends and family for help.

Does the animal have an urgent, life-threatening injury or illness that requires care within the next 10 days?*

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Urgent Care grants are intended to be used for very urgent and emergency situations that require immediate treatment, and cannot be used for basic care (such as spay/neuter, vaccination, or routine dental care).

According to your veterinarian, can treatment be completed in one visit or hospital stay?*

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Due to limited funding, the RedRover Relief Urgent Care program is unable to help with the cost of ongoing treatments, such as but not limited to chemo, radiation, and regular supportive care for kidney issues or diabetes. Please visit www.RedRover.org/help for a directory of other financial assistance programs.

If you choose to submit an application, but your request IS NOT eligible for assistance, you will only receive one email response from RedRover.

This situation does not currently meet the Urgent Care guidelines to apply. Please review the information that appeared in red below your answers to find out more.

Urgent Care Guidelines to Apply