How to Apply:
(Pet Owners in Alberta)
If your pet needs help, please speak with your veterinary clinic. If they are a participating clinic, they can help determine if your case qualifies. We review applications and provide funds for your pet's care.
Getting Ready to Apply
Please be aware that we do not serve pet owners directly or respond to their inquiries.
For those seeking assistance, you must speak to a veterinarian. Applications for funding can only be submitted by veterinarians.
We can’t discuss funding applications with pet owners or suggest a veterinarian. If you don’t have a veterinarian, find one in your area.
Talk to your veterinarian
Inquire with your veterinary clinic to see if they can submit an application. They can confirm whether your case may qualify.
Prepare documentation
Be ready to show that you are experiencing financial hardship. This helps us ensure funding goes to those who need it most. Your veterinarian will include this documentation when they submit your application to Tails of Help.
Stay informed
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Applications must come from a veterinarian registered in Alberta on behalf of a pet owner experiencing financial hardship.
Tails of Help supports essential veterinary care — urgent or necessary treatments that help a pet recover or prevent serious illness.
Routine checkups, vaccines, or elective procedures such as spaying/neutering are not covered.
Eligible cases may receive up to $1,000 per household per year, depending on the cost and urgency of treatment.
Approved cases are reviewed promptly in coordination with your veterinarian.