Programs | Max's Helping Paws

PRIMARY PROGRAMS*

Get Em to the Vet! Up to $750 for

diagnostics primarily used when the pet owner otherwise couldn't or wouldn't go to the vet because of financial limitations.

Up to $750 with minimal to zero owner funds required.
Allows a sick or injured pet to receive initial veterinary evaluation and care when the pet family has such strict financial limitations the pet’s needs would otherwise not be met.
Generally limited to a single appointment/veterinary visit but limited rechecks may be authorized
Owner/pet family may need to contribute a small amount to care costs if financially able to do so.

Medical diagnostics, stabilization & initial treatment for chronic illness, as well as diagnostics and care for short term acute injury or illness such as traumatic wounds, acute illness, and injury

Up to $2000 for evaluation and care of unexpected, urgent or emergent illness or injury, or initial evaluation and care of a chronic condition
Owner must make a meaningful financial contribution (generally 25-50%) toward their pet’s care costs
Care may occur in single visit, over a few days or over a period of several months
The Treating Veterinarian must support the application and provide a medical and cost plan

Ongoing care for newly diagnosed

chronic medical conditions or pre-

existing medical conditions when the owner can no longer afford medical treatment.

Up to $3000 per year for up to 2 years for care of a chronic medical disease or cancer
Owner must be able to contribute significantly (generally 50%) toward their pet's care costs
Owner must be able to document continued eligibility and financial need during the 2 years of assistance
The Treating Veterinarian must support the application and provide a medical and cost plan

SECONDARY PROGRAMS*

Provides additional funds to the most at risk pet families: those led by seniors, disabled, veterans, and homeless. Funds may be used to reduce owner financial contribution or to increase award size in a primary program

* All programs share the same application. Max's assigns each pet application to the appropriate program. Some pets and families may transition from one program to another based on medical and financial needs