Our Programs
Essential Medical Care
To support members of the public struggling to cover the cost of required, medically necessary veterinary care for their animals, PAWS aims to subsidize veterinary-recommended medical care for animal companions in need.
Preparation for Safety
To enable families to remain safe and together over the long term, PAWS supports those who are fleeing violence or are temporarily unable to care for their animal companions by subsidizing the cost of medical care, where this care is a prerequisite for the animal finding safety (as spay/neuter, up-to-date vaccinations and a base level of stable health are a requirement for any animal entering a shelter, foster care or kennel).
Access for Everyone!
PAWS aims to encourage access to essential veterinary care for all members of the public, and provide community agencies with the tools and resources to connect their clients with animal companions to the right services. Through partnerships with veterinary clinics and community agencies, PAWS aims to improve the welfare of animal companions across Ontario.
If you have a need that does not appear to be covered, please send us an email at info@pawscanada.ca to see if there is still a way we can help.
What We Don't Cover
- Medically unnecessary procedures, including cosmetic procedures such as declawing, tail docking, etc., that do not benefit the animal’s quality of life
- Medical procedures that are not veterinarian-recommended as beneficial for the animal's quality of life
- Applications from members of the public that breed animals for sale
- Applications from members of the public that have been convicted of animal cruelty
- Applications from agencies or groups that discriminate in any way against a person in crisis because of their gender, race, religion, appearance, gender identity, sexual orientation or other reason
- Applications from agencies or groups that are run for profit
- Applications from agencies or groups that euthanize unwanted animals without a medical need to do so