Humane Society of St. Lucie County
Emergency Medical Fund
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
About the Emergency Medical Fund
Humane Society of St. Lucie County’s Emergency Medical Fund provides financial assistance to low-income pet owners facing unexpected and life-threatening medical emergencies with their pets. We believe in the special bond between a person and their pet. No bond should be broken due to lack of financial resources for critical, life-saving surgeries. Since we’ve launched our Emergency Medical Fund, we’ve helped fund over 10 lifesaving surgeries.
Qualifying for Assistance
To qualify for the Emergency Medical Fund, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be a resident living within the city limits of Port St. Lucie
- Must provide proof of residency in the form of a valid ID and utility bill with matching addresses
- Be classified as low-income or receive government assistance through programs such as WIC, SSI / SSDI, TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), Medicaid / Medicare, or Section 8 Housing
- Provide a detailed description of your pet’s needs and photos of your pet
- Have the estimate or quote from a veterinarian detailing the necessary procedure and cost
If you qualify based on this criteria, you may apply for assistance with this form:
Frequently Asked Questions
We assist with coverage of lifesaving surgeries. It does not cover routine care, elective procedures, dental surgeries, or any other non-emergency treatment.
Money is raised through a combination of crowdfunding for specific pets and recurring support. We ask that you help share your the fundraiser in your own social groups. This is similar to other crowdfunding platforms.
If you believe you qualify for assistance from the Emergency Medical Fund, the application process is as follows:
- Complete and submit the application online. During the application you will be asked to provide:
- Valid ID and proof of residency
- Proof of low-income status or government assistance
- Photos of your pet and detailed description of pet’s needs
- A copy of the estimate received by your veterinarian
- Our team will review your application within 3-5 business days of submission.
- You will receive notification by email or phone regarding the status of your application’s approval.
- If your application has been approved, we will launch a special fundraiser detailing your pet’s emergency to be shared by you and our team.
If you don’t qualify for assistance from the Emergency Medical Fund, the following veterinary offices may offer low-cost procedures or individualized payment plans:
- Animal Health Center of Port St Lucie – (772) 873-4745
- Guardian Veterinary Medical Center – (772) 631-3119
- Kelly’s Animal Hospital – (772) 336-8111
- Veterinary Medical Center of St. Lucie County – (772) 337-8570
- Paws 2 Help – (561) 712-1911
- VCA Tri-County Animal Hospital – (772) 461-1311
- Veterinary Medical Center of St. Lucie County – (772) 337-8570
Your generosity enables us to save lives through our Emergency Medical Fund. You can donate to the whole fund by clicking here. Or, you can donate to a specific fund by sending an email to [email protected].
Have further questions? Get in touch with our team!
Humane Society of St. Lucie County | [email protected] | (772) 238-5631