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Cancer Care Fund

PET PARTNERS

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Overview

Cancer Care Fund

Overview: Financial assistance program for therapy animals diagnosed with cancer.

Background: Since 2016, the Pet Partners Cancer Care Fund has provided financial assistance for more than 130 therapy animals diagnosed with cancer.

Geographic Scope: United States (Pet Partners registered therapy animals)

Eligibility Requirements:

  • The animal must be a currently registered Pet Partners therapy animal, or a retired Pet Partners therapy animal

  • The cancer diagnosis must be after the team was registered with the Pet Partners Therapy Animal Program

  • The fund is available only for eligible cases in which treatment was received on or after February 1, 2016

  • Your veterinarian must be able to provide a histopathology or cytology report to confirm the animal's cancer diagnosis

  • Your veterinary clinic must be willing to either refund you or credit your account, as Pet Partners provides direct payment to the veterinary office

    • What is Funded:

  • Diagnostic procedures

  • Chemotherapy or other direct forms of treatment

  • Alternative cancer-related procedures (e.g., acupuncture)

  • End-of-life care and pain mitigation

    • Contact Information:

  • Pet Partners

  • 345 118th Ave. SE #100

  • Bellevue, WA 98005

  • 425.679.5530

  • Tax ID (EIN): 911158281

    • Additional Resources:

  • Cancer Care Fund Frequently Asked Questions available

  • Donation option to support the fund in honor or memory of a therapy animal

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Access Application: Application portal is available (login required)
    2. Required Documentation:
    - Histopathology or cytology report from veterinarian confirming cancer diagnosis
    - Proof of current or retired Pet Partners therapy animal registration
    - Veterinary clinic information and willingness to accept direct payment
    3. Submission: Submit through the online application portal at petpartners.org

    Note: Each cancer case is evaluated individually to determine coverage for expenses incurred on or after February 1, 2016.

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