How to Apply:
(For Veterinarians)

Tails of Help supports Alberta veterinary practices by funding essential care for pets whose owners are experiencing financial hardship. Our goal is to keep pets with their families by removing the financial barrier to urgent and necessary treatment. At this time, Tails of Help funds are only available to clinics that participate and raise funds in AB Challenge

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Step-by-Step Guide to Submit an Application

Approved cases receive funding directly to the treating clinic, not the pet owner. This ensures care is delivered promptly.

Assess the Case

Confirm the pet’s condition qualifies as essential care — urgent, life-saving, or relieving significant pain/suffering.

Discuss with Owner

Explain the Tails of Help program, how funding works, and obtain written consent to share financial documentation.

Gather Documentation

Veterinarians must submit clinical notes, a treatment plan, a cost estimate, and the owner’s financial documents.

Complete the Forms

Submit the Application Form and Owner Financial Need Form. 

Veterinary Practice Participation

  1. Must be an ABVMA certified Veterinary Practice Entity.
  2. Comply with program terms and conditions.
  3. Evaluate and nominate eligible cases and owners.
  4. Raise or donate funds to Tails of Help.

Downloadable Resources

Funding Criteria
Application forms

Sign up for Alberta Challenge

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Funding applications must be submitted by participating Alberta veterinary clinics on behalf of pet owners. Participating clinics are clinics who have participated and/or contributed funds to the Alberta Challenge in 2024/2025 and 2025/2026

Applications from pet owners will not be considered.

Applications are reviewed based on:

  • The financial need of the pet owner
  • The medical necessity of the treatment (only essential care is considered)


Essential care refers to treatments required to prevent death, humane euthanasia, or undue suffering.

Approved funds are paid directly to the treating veterinary clinic. This ensures the money is used for the intended medical care and prevents misuse.

The program is managed with the support of the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (ABVMA) to ensure accountability and ethical compliance.

  • One client can receive up to a maximum of $1000
  • Each veterinarian in participating practices can access a maximum of $1000 of funding per year. 
  • Funding amounts approved may vary depending on the case and available program resources. Clinics can provide details on financial limits when applying.