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Ask for help
A little helping paw is here to help pet owners in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve provide the necessary care for their dog or cat. Several conditions must be met to be eligible for this assistance program.
Conditions
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The owner of the animal must reside in the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve district of Montreal
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The customer must not already have large outstanding debts
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The beneficiary must have a low income ($35,000 per year or less)
Quality of life
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The animal's medical condition must significantly harm its quality of life and/or endanger its life. The illness must be on the list of eligible conditions.
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The animal must have a life expectancy of at least one year
Distribution of costs
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The owner must assume one third (33%) of the costs of medical care necessary for the animal
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The treating veterinary clinic covers 17% of the costs
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The A little helping paw program provides 50% of approved care
Submit a request
If you are in a precarious financial situation, A little helping paw could help support you by covering a portion of the veterinary care procedures essential to the survival and/or quality of life of your animal. Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee composed of members of the veterinary clinic and representatives of the program. Eligibility will be based on the criteria listed above.