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The Starfleet Canine Aid Foundation (SCAF) was founded by a group of dog agility enthusiasts who trained at the Starfleet Dog Training facility in Elk Grove, California. We have all seen or heard of cases where canine companions had to be surrendered or even euthanized because the owner could not afford the veterinary costs associated with a recoverable injury or catastrophic illness. We have all individually tried to help in some of these instances, and realized how much more we could do if we pooled our time, resources and fund raising abilities. We feel it is our responsibility to help save the lives of as many canine companions as we can with the funds we raise. Therefore the following policies govern our handling of applications for financial aid. SCAF accepts applications from anyone who is of legal age (18 years) for monetary aid to offset the expense of urgent/emergency Veterinary treatment of a canine. It should be understood that SCAF is a charitable organization, and any pledge made by SCAF is a donation. The applicant is responsible to the medical provider to pay for all charges for which SCAF does not make a gift.
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Eligibility criteria (all criteria must be met):
The dog has received emergency medical treatment within 30 days of the application being submitted. Expense for diagnosis excluded.
The injury or disease for which aid is sought must have a positive prognosis for survival. A licensed veterinarian has assessed all injuries and ailments and has predicted that the dog has a solid chance for a good quality of life with treatment.
A dog has not received a contribution in the last 6 months.
Applications for the following will not be approved:
Applications requesting financial aid for routine veterinary care (spay/neuter vaccines, heartworm preventative, dental, etc.) or diagnostic expenses (x-rays, MRI, etc.)
The applicant has not submitted a written estimate or itemized bill from the attending veterinarian.
The estimate received from the attending veterinarian does not indicate a positive prognosis for survival.
The applicant, group or organization has received a donation from SCAF within the last six months.
Application submission:
Applications must be submitted by
email, fax or via regular mail no later than 30 days
after the incurred expense.
Fax Number: 916-777-5859
Mailing address: SCAF P.O. Box 581238 Elk Grove, CA 95758
Email address: SCAF@canineaid.org
Email submissions must include all required documentation with signatures.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted for review. An
incomplete application includes
those for which we have not received an estimate or itemized bill
from your veterinarian.
Any misrepresentation of the facts or provision of false information
about the case will result
in immediate closure of the application and denial of funding for
any future applications. The
applicant will be notified of our action. If SCAF has already
disbursed any funds toward
veterinary care it is the responsibility of the applicant to repay
those funds. Any pledged
donation from SCAF will be withdrawn.
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Responsibilities of applicants:
To complete the application and supply all information requested.
Attach a copy of a written estimate or itemized bill from their
veterinarian to the completed
application. The estimate or
bill should be on the veterinarian's letterhead and should
include the following:
Name of attending veterinarian and facility
Applicant's name
Dog's name
Diagnosis
Prognosis
Complete breakdown of costs
Application processing:
Applications will be processed as quickly as possible once all the required information has been submitted.
Applicants will be notified of our decision either by email or phone. Reasons for denial will be provided.
If the SCAF board votes to fund an application, a check will be issued to the veterinarian providing the medical care. An individual may be reimbursed directly for medical treatment expenditures already paid. (Receipts required).
If approved, donated funds will be limited to a maximum of $500.00 for each case.
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