Applying for Help

Currently we are able to serve four specific counties in Ontario:

Middlesex, Brant, Hamilton, Kitchener-Waterloo

Our goal is to expand our service area as founding allows.

In an emergency – a veterinary clinic, within our service area, can contact PAWS at: apply@pawscanada.ca for quick review and confirmation of funding for emergency care. 

Map of the 4 counties that PAWS where PAWS currently provides financial subsidies for vet bills
Older woman holding dogs paws.

Application Criteria

As well as living within our current service areas, individuals must meet at least one of the following criteria:

Size of Family UnitLICO – 12 MonthsLICO – 6 Months
one person$28,217 $14,109
two persons$35,128 $17,564
three persons$43,187 $21,593
four persons$52,434 $26,217
five persons$59,470 $29,735
six persons$67,073 $33,536
seven persons$74,675 $37,337
If more than seven persons, for each additional person, add$7,602 $3,801
Vet examining cat.

Subsidy Allowances

  • Up to $150 for a cat’s preventive care (spay/neuter, vaccines)
  • Up to $400 for a dog’s preventive care (spay/neuter, vaccines)
  • Up to $400 per animal for diagnostics, essential and urgent medical care
  • Up to $100 for a Dog’s health check and vaccine update
  • Up to $75 for a Cat’s health check and vaccine update