• Eligibility criteria (all criteria must be met):

1. The dog has received emergency medical treatment within 30 days of the application being submitted. Expense for diagnosis excluded.

2. 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.

3. A dog has not received a contribution in the last 6 months.

 Applications for the following will not be approved:

1. Applications requesting financial aid for routine veterinary care (spay/neuter vaccines, heartworm preventative, dental, etc.) or diagnostic expenses (x-rays, MRI, etc.)

2. The applicant has not submitted a written estimate or itemized bill from the attending veterinarian.

3. The estimate received from the attending veterinarian does not indicate a positive prognosis for survival.

4. The applicant, group or organization has received a donation from SCAF within the last six months.