TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The CHEW Compassion Fund provides financial assistance for privately owned domestic dogs and cats receiving care at CHEW Animal Clinic.

Funds are not available for animals owned for breeding, commercial, or research purposes. If an application indicates an animal is being used for illegal activities, including organized animal fighting, CHEW reserves the right to report the matter to the appropriate authorities.

I understand that any approved Compassion Fund assistance may only be used toward eligible services provided by CHEW Animal Clinic and cannot be transferred or redeemed elsewhere.

The Compassion Fund does not reimburse for services already completed, invoices previously paid, or medical care that began before funding approval.

The Compassion Fund is available only for privately owned pets. Animals owned by rescues, shelters, foster programs, breeders, or organizations are not eligible.  

Funding is limited and approval is not guaranteed. All applications are reviewed individually using the information and documentation provided. Decisions made by the Compassion Fund Review Committee are final.

I understand that approval through the Compassion Fund does not guarantee payment of my pet's entire treatment plan. Any portion of the estimate not approved by the Compassion Fund remains my responsibility.

I certify that all information and documentation submitted with this application are true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Providing false, misleading, altered, or intentionally omitted information may result in denial of assistance, cancellation of previously approved funding, or disqualification from future assistance programs.

I understand that CHEW may request additional documentation or clarification at any time during the review process. Failure to provide requested information may delay or result in denial of my application.

I understand that the Compassion Fund is intended to supplement financial need and does not guarantee any medical outcome. I release and hold harmless CHEW Animal Clinic, The CHEW Compassion Fund, its employees, volunteers, veterinarians, officers, and directors from any claims arising from the medical care provided.

I authorize CHEW Animal Clinic and The CHEW Compassion Fund to use photographs of my pet, and information related to my pet's medical case for educational, fundraising, marketing, and awareness purposes. No personal financial or identifying information will be published without my permission unless otherwise required by law.

I understand that submission of an application does not guarantee approval, and veterinary treatment recommendations are determined solely by CHEW's medical team based on the best interest of my pet.

The CHEW Compassion Fund reserves the right to deny assistance for any application that does not meet program guidelines or when available funding has been exhausted.

The CHEW Compassion Fund does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.