You must read the information we have provided in each step of the process for financial aid.  There are NO shortcuts. 

IMOM cannot help everyone who comes to us.  It is difficult to have to turn anyone away but there are times when we have to. 

IMOM is not here as a convenience for those who would simply rather have someone else pay their bill.  If your pet has already been treated, they are now on the road to recovery. There are too many animals suffering and still waiting.  We have to focus all of our attention on those animals who have not had the care they need and will not get veterinary care unless IMOM intervenes.

**Rescuers - please see items marked in bold print and additional qualifications specifically for rescuers at the bottom of this page**

You do not qualify for financial aid from IMOM if any of the following apply:

• Your pet has already been treated and you have, or will have, an outstanding bill you'd like help in paying.  No exceptions - ever.

• Your pet needs orthopedic surgery resulting from a genetic defect.  Please check our page listing other sources.

• Your pet is a dog with cancer.  Please check with The Magic Bullet Fund.

• You do not have daily access to the internet and email.

• You have applied for Care Credit and been approved for the entire amount needed. (**NOTE - Rescue organizations are not required to apply for Care Credit)

• You could have your pet treated and pay the bill but it would place a financial burden on you.

• You need financial aid for routine care such as spay/neuter, vaccines, heartworm preventative, routine office visit, etc.

• Your pet is currently at the vet and you need money to pay the bill so they will release him/her.

• The bill has already been paid and you would like IMOM to reimburse you.

• Your veterinarian is not willing to accept payment by check from IMOM after your pet is treated and an itemized bill has been sent to IMOM.

• Your veterinarian requires a deposit from IMOM.

• Your veterinarian has told you there is only a possibility that your pet will need this non-routine care.

• Your veterinarian has agreed to work with you on a payment plan for the entire amount needed.

• Your pet is not spayed or neutered and you do not agree to have them spayed or neutered.

• You have received financial aid from IMOM in the past.  (**NOTE - Exceptions are made for rescue organizations)

• You already have a pet on the site who is receiving financial aid - unless approved by the Board of Directors.

• You breed animals or you are planning to breed animals.

• You are NOT willing to provide IMOM with proof of income or other documents that may be required. (**NOTE - Rescue organizations are not required to provide proof of income)

• Your pet needs expensive testing to determine a diagnosis. Occasionally exceptions are made and IMOM might be able to help.  Please do continue.

• You do not qualify for financial aid for elective surgery.  Elective surgery is defined as follows: Surgery that is not essential, especially surgery to correct a condition that is not life-threatening and not causing physical pain; surgery that is not required for survival or relief from pain.

• Your veterinarian is in Canada.

Other qualification for rescuers only

• Your rescue organization must be a 501(c)(3) and provide IMOM with your letter from the IRS.

• The pet must be currently in rescue or foster care.

• Your rescue must have all pets spayed or neutered prior to adoption.

If you feel you qualify for financial aid please continue to
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