STATUS: Open
SERVICE AREA: United States
CLIENTS SERVED: Individuals undergoing active cancer treatment who own a cat or dog.
DESCRIPTION: CancerCare’s Pet Assistance & Wellness (PAW) Program helps individuals undergoing cancer treatment care for their cats and dogs while managing the physical, emotional, and financial challenges of cancer. The program provides limited financial assistance for pet-related expenses, educational resources, and referrals to affordable pet care services. Its goal is to help people maintain the companionship and emotional support of their pets throughout treatment.
PROGRAMS/SERVICES:
- Pet Food Assistance: Limited financial assistance to help purchase food for cats and dogs.
- Veterinary Care: Financial assistance toward veterinary appointments, vaccinations, laboratory tests, and other eligible veterinary expenses.
- Preventive Medications: Assistance with flea, tick, and heartworm prevention medications.
- Pet Caregiving Services: Assistance with pet walking, pet sitting, and other caregiving services when cancer treatment makes daily pet care difficult.
- Pet Boarding: Financial assistance for temporary boarding when individuals cannot care for their pets during treatment.
- Helping Paws Resource Directory: A searchable national database of free and low-cost pet care services, searchable by ZIP code, distance, and service category.
- Pet Care Education: Free guides, videos, and fact sheets addressing pet safety during cancer treatment, infection prevention, veterinary care, temporary fostering, and planning for a pet’s future care.
- Counseling & Support: Access to CancerCare’s free resource navigation, professional counseling, and support groups for individuals affected by cancer and their loved ones.
HOW TO APPLY:
- Financial Assistance: Call 800-813-4673 to complete an eligibility screening with a CancerCare social worker. Eligible applicants receive instructions for submitting an application, proof of income, medical documentation completed by an oncology provider, and pet ownership verification.
- Pet Care Resources: Search the free Helping Paws Directory by ZIP code and service category.
- Education & Support: Visit the PAW Program webpage for free educational materials, or call 800-813-4673 for resource navigation, counseling, and support services.
485 Madison Ave
10th Floor
New York
New York
10022
United States
10th Floor
New York
New York
10022
United States