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How it Works

Shakespeare Animal Fund can be contacted through our crisis hotline (775) 342-7040 or by email at helpshakefund@gmail.com.

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Once the SAF coordinator makes contact and determines the pet owner's eligibility, the pet owner is advised to select a veterinarian. 

 

Once approved, the Shakespeare coordinator contacts your vet detailing the amount we can pay towards your pet's treatment. After your pet is seen, the owner signs a confirmation which is returned to Shakespeare.  We pay the veterinarian directly and no one is ever asked to pay us
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To determine eligibility, if you live in Northern Nevada or Alachua County, Florida, please email  helpshakefund@gmail.com with the following information:

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  • Where do you live and is this an emergency?

  • Number of people in your household?

  • Have we helped you in the past?

  • Total monthly income from ALL members of your household?

  • Do you have an estimated cost of the veterinary care?

  • Are you 65 years or older?

  • Are you receiving government disability?

  • Are you a veteran of the United States Military?

Am I Eligible? 

We proudly serve Northern Nevada's 13 counties (excluding Clark, Lincoln and Esmerelda) and Alachua County, Fl. We hope to expand to additional counties in the future. 

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We help elderly, disabled and those whose total income does not exceed the current poverty guidelines. 

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Emergency Examples (Including but not limited to):

  • Car accidents

  • Toxin exposure

  • Bite wounds

  • Urinary tract infections

  • Laceration repairs

  • Fractures

  • Abscess

  • Seizing

  • Upper respiratory infections/pneumonia

  • Vomiting

  • Diarrhea

  • Straining to eliminate

  • Difficulty breathing

  • Paralysis

  • Euthanasia

  • Infections

  • Torn toenails

  • Foxtails

Please Note: We do not pay for routine treatment, vaccinations, spay or neuter.

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