LifeLine Crisis Relief (for Individuals)

A courageous firefighter rescued Firefly from an abandoned house, where she was trapped in the basement. UAN's Crisis Relief Grant helped pay for Firefly's vet care to treat her second-degree burns and broken leg so she could be adopted into a loving home.

• Large-scale disaster, such as a flood, wildfire or hurricane
• House fire
• Domestic violence situation (see our resource page for more information)

LifeLine Crisis Relief grants may be provided for the following needs:

1. Transportation of the animal to safety
2. Veterinary care to treat injury or illness caused by the disaster
3. Temporary boarding

Grants usually range between $100 and $400. Funding decisions are based upon several factors, including: (1) urgency, (2) financial need, (3) available funding and (4) eligibility.

Eligibility Guidelines
The applicant (person/family applying for a grant) must:

• Live in the United States.
• Have a plan for how the animal's needs can be met. For example, a written estimate from a specific boarding kennel, veterinary clinic or transportation company. 
• For the safety of the client, domestic violence situations must be submitted by a domestic violence shelter representative on behalf of the client.
  • Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-SAFE or visit www.ndvh.org to find a shelter.
  • View a list of domestic and family violence shelters that allow pets.
  • See our resource page for more information on domestic violence and animal cruelty.
• If approved, the applicant must provide photos and updates.

The animal(s) must:

• Be spayed/neutered (grant may include spay/neuter costs).
• Be a companion animal who was directly injured or displaced by personal, natural or manmade disaster
  OR
• Be any animal involved in the rescue and recovery efforts during a natural or manmade disaster (e.g, search and rescue dogs).

The boarding facility or clinic must:

• Be aware of the disaster affecting the client and the client's financial need.
• Provide UAN with a written estimate at UAN's request.
• Accept a check from UAN.

LifeLine Crisis Relief cannot help if any of the following apply:

• The animal's care needs are not a direct result of a disaster (house fire, flood, etc) or other situation as outlined above.
  (For assistance with non-disaster-related emergency veterinary care, please see our LifeLine and LifeLine Rescue grant programs.)
• The veterinary care has been completed more than two weeks ago.
• The boarding has already been completed and you need assistance paying the bill.
• LifeLine Crisis Relief's funding resources have been depleted.

How To Apply
Read the above purpose statement and eligibility requirements carefully before applying.

• LifeLine Crisis Relief (for Individuals) Application
  I have read and agree to the above eligibility requirements