Emergency Fund

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The Rainy Dayz emergency fund was created for people with low income  who need a helping hand to ensure that the pets in their care receive emergency vet treatment when needed. Emergencies are not planned and usually happen at the most unexpected times.  We have all found ourselves in a situation that we were not prepared for and our beloved pets should not have to endure pain and suffering when it happens. 

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If you find yourself in need of access to the funds please contact us and we will go through the application process with you as quickly as possible so that emergency care can be provided to your pet in a timely matter.  Once you have received approval from us we will inform the vet that a portion of your vet bill will be covered by Rainy Dayz. You will need to contact the vet to make arrangements for you to bring your pet in for treatment. 

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We will cover up to 75% of the vet costs to a maximum of $500.00 upon approval.  Rainy Dayz will not provide funds for regular vet care such as immunizations, flea treatment or spay/neuter.  If approved the funds will be released directly to the vet upon proof of treatment needed/received.

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In order for funds to be approved for release the applicant must meet certain criteria as described below.
1. The applicant must demonstrate financial need by A) having an annual household income below $30,000.00 (proof of income is required) or B) demonstrate a financial need  in that the applicant can cover the diagnostic costs of the emergency vet visit but can not cover the whole burden of the estimated treatment cost.
2.  The vet that the applicant is utilizing is a vet that has agreed to work with Rainy Dayz or is willing to be added to our list.
3. The funds requested are not solely to cover the costs of immunizations, flea treatment or spay/neuter of the applicants pet.
4. The application must be completed in its entirety and be signed by the applicant.

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What is considered an emergency?

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• Your pet has experienced some kind of trauma, such as being hit by a car or a blunt object or falling more than a few feet.

• Your pet isn’t breathing or you can’t feel a heartbeat.

• Your pet is unconscious and won’t wake up.

• Your pet has been vomiting or has had diarrhea for more than 24 hours, or she is vomiting blood.

• You suspect any broken bones.

• Your pet is having trouble breathing or has something stuck in her throat.

• Your pet has had or is having a seizure.

• Your pet is bleeding from the eyes, nose, or mouth, or there is blood in her urine or feces.

• You think your pet might have ingested something toxic, such as antifreeze, rat poison, any kind of medication that wasn’t prescribed to her, or household cleansers.

• Your pet, particularly your male cat, is straining to urinate, or is unable to.

• Your pet shows signs of extreme pain, such as whining, shaking, and refusing to socialize.

• Your pet collapses or suddenly can’t stand up.

• Your pet begins bumping into things or suddenly becomes disoriented.

• You can see irritation or injury to your pet’s eyes, or she suddenly seems to become blind.

• Your pet’s abdomen is swollen and hard to the touch, and/or she’s gagging and trying to vomit.

• You see symptoms of heatstroke.

• Your pregnant dog or cat has gone more than three to four hours between delivering puppies or kittens.

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What is not considered an emergency?

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• Euthanization that is not the result of an emergency situation

• Dental care

• Spay/neuter that is not as a result of an emergency situation

• Immunizations

• Flea/tick/deworming treatment

• Minor cuts and scrapes

• Follow up care or reassessment for a previously treated injury or condition

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