Gray Muzzle Society

Grants

How we help

Gray Muzzle Society provides financial support to families in need, allowing them to keep their pets during times of hardship. Grants help pay for veterinary care, temporary boarding, behavior support, etc. Gray Muzzle Society grants are intended to help families keep pets during times of hardship. Grants are also awarded to help with the financial aspects of caring for geriatric or special needs animals. Unsure if your situation qualifies for a grant? See the guidelines listed to the right, or reach out to grants@graymuzzlesociety.org. We’re always happy to help!

You can also visit our resources page for assistance finding help with routine veterinary care, human resources, and more.

Grant Application

Grant information

What We Fund

Examples of Gray Muzzle Society grants may include:

-Veterinary care for emergency life-saving procedures

-Veterinary care for age-related or chronic conditions ( e.g. periodontal disease, kidney disease, cancer)

-Temporary boarding at PACFA certified boarding facilities during times of hardship ( e.g. unexpected home loss, domestic violence, brief incarceration, recovery due to surgery).

-Assistance paying for a veterinarian-approved special diet due to a chronic, long-term veterinary condition.

-Assistance paying for behavioral training for serious behavioral issues that impact the animal’s quality of life or threaten their ability to stay in their home ( e.g. inappropriate urination, aggression, etc.)

-Assistance paying back debt acquired due to veterinary emergencies ( e.g. Care Credit)

How We Fund It

Grants are paid directly to trusted community partners (veterinary clinics, boarding facilities, etc.) on behalf of the grantee. Funds are not paid out to the animal’s owner under any circumstance. Gray Muzzle Society grants are funded by generous donors, this ensures traceability and accountability of donor funds.

What We DOn't Fund

-Grants are not awarded for routine veterinary procedures such as wellness exams, vaccinations, or spay/neuter.

-Grants are not provided for any elective procedures.

-Grants are not provided for convenience boarding, non-essential changes in diet, or specialty pet training.

-Grants are not provided for human expenses

Success Stories

Rodrik

by Kayson | Oct 18, 2020 | Legacies

Rodrik became one of the inspirations for Gray Muzzle Society after he was adopted as a senior dog with chronic medical conditions. Despite finding himself in the care of an animal shelter as a stray puppy and again as an adult, Rodrik was a happy little guy who loved...