Emergency Fund

Graduate Emergency Canine Medical Expense Grant 

This grant supports qualified, active assistance dog teams with unexpected canine medical expenses. An application must be submitted to apply for this grant. Once the application is complete, a committee will review the request to determine if it qualifies for financial assistance and at what level.

When offered, grants will not exceed 75% of the total medical expense, with a maximum grant of $5,000. Graduates may only apply once for a particular medical situation and may not apply for assistance more than twice in a 12-month period. This grant is funded up to a maximum of $25,000 per year. Once that amount is reached in a calendar year, no other grant requests will be reviewed.

Qualifications

• You must be a graduate currently partnered with a Can Do Canines assistance dog. Retired dogs are not eligible.
• The team’s certification requirements must be up to date, including, but not limited to, completed annual reports and, when applicable, in-person certification renewals.
• There must be evidence of routine veterinary care during the previous 12 months.
• Proof may be required that the dog has been given heartworm and flea/tick preventatives year-round. 
• Priority will be given to dogs needing medical attention that will allow them to continue their working career.
• Can Do Canines staff and veterinarians must have full access to the dog’s medical records before any grant request can be considered. 
• Consideration may be given to assist with routine medical needs during unexpected financial hardship.

Applications will be reviewed by a committee of staff and board members, including, but not limited to, the Director of Training, Client Services & Training Manager, Graduate Services Coordinator, and Development Director.