SurgiPet Surgery & Anesthesia Center is a veterinary partner of FACE Foundation. Based in San Diego The Foundation for Animal Care and Education (FACE) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) public charity that provides financial grants for animal owners who are unable to afford the cost of their pet’s care.
Surgipet & FACE Partnership
Each year, many animals are brought to their veterinarian with life-threatening conditions. Sadly, many owners cannot afford the critical care their beloved pets need to survive. They are typically left with only one choice — euthanasia. This term is called economic euthanasia: when a treatable animal is put down simply because the medical treatment is unaffordable.
FACE give financial grants for San Diego County pets in need of life-saving veterinary care. FACE grantees are typically low-income families, senior citizens, veterans, military families, students, disabled individuals, or hard-working families and individuals who struggle to survive paycheck to paycheck. Grants are administered directly to our hospital allowing our staff to start treating the pet.
By partnering with FACE, SurgiPet makes a positive difference in the lives of families in our neighborhood and the greater San Diego community.
Guide
Applying for a FACE Grant
Step 1: The following must be provided by SurgiPet Doctors:
- The patient must be diagnosed and his condition assessed as life threatening.
- Prognosis must be good with treatment.
- Financial hardship prevents the pet owner(s) from following the recommended course of treatment.
Step 2: The FACE application process:
- A Request for Financial Assistance (RFA) form needs to be completed by clients/pet’s owner(s) and veterinarian. Form is one page and may be downloaded here or from FACE’s website
- A complete treatment estimate and medical records emailed by SurgiPet staff to FACE
- Proof of clients’ financial hardship and Results of Care Credit application(s) emailed to grants@face4pets.org
- Once the requested information has been received, FACE will give approval or denial (in most cases within an hour) to both the hospital and the owner.
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Questions about Surgipet Partnership with FACE?
Please contact us with any questions:
- Phone: Please call 760.290.8390 to talk to our staff member. This is a preferred way for urgent surgeries so we can assist you and your patient as soon as possible.
- Email: Email our team at info@surgipet.com. Please attach relevant medical records, diagnostic and imaging results, and reports if possible.
- Online form: Fill in the short contact form here: PET PARENT CONTACT US PAGE, and we will contact you within 24 hours.
Detailed information about FACE Foundation and FACE Application process is available on FACE website: www.face4pets.org