apply for assistance | Brown Dog Foundation

Thank you for contacting Brown Dog Foundation. We are an organization dedicated to helping Tennessee families who find themselves in a temporary financial crisis at the same time their pet requires life-saving treatment or life-sustaining medications. We provide assistance to families who normally live above the poverty line. We are designed as a one-time benefit in most situations. We are committed to ensuring we help maintain and strengthen the bond between pets and their families during times of unexpected financial crisis. As a result, if you are pre-qualified, we will require very detailed information and long-term commitments.

Treatments we consider funding
Hip Dysplasia or surgery related to immobility of pet due to pre-mature deteroriation of the hips
Treatable cancers (Stages I-III)
Treatable neurological disorders
Diabetes diagnosis and initial 6 months of treatment
Treatable organ disorders (organ must not be in failure)
Demodex and Sarcoptic Mange (if onset occurred prior to adoption)
Limb removal (when the animal's life is truly at-risk)
Kennel cough, Parvo or Heartworm (not due to owner negligence)

Please answer the questions below. Your answers will be emailed to a Case Review Manager. Within 24-hours, the Case Review Manager will advise if you meet our Pre-Qualification Guidelines.

Click here to view the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines chart.

How did you hear about us?

Full Name

Email Address

What type of assistance are you requesting?

In what state do you reside?

How long have you owned your pet?

Is the injury/illness life-threatening to your pet, or are you being forced to consider euthanasia?

Yes No

Can you prove temporary, financial hardship with appropriate documentation (ie. job loss, major illness in the family, unexpected major bills)?

Yes No

Please describe your hardship and tell us what is wrong with your pet. Please include dates and specific information.

What is the cost of the proposed treatment?

Are you willing and able to pay 25% of the bill for treatment and provide proof of payment?

Yes No

Is your total household income normally above poverty level?

Yes No

What is your normal, total household income?

Do you own this animal, and is he/she your family pet (not a breed dog, show dog or fight dog)?

Yes No

Do you breed any of your dogs or cats?

Yes No

Is the animal spayed or neutered?

Yes No

Has the pet regularly received rabies in compliance with your county or state regulations?

Yes No

Can you prove ownership or adoption of the pet?

Yes No

Pre-Qualification Survey