helps low-income pet owners in Ontario by subsidizing the cost of non-elective veterinary care for their sick or injured pets such as surgery (including some dental surgery), hospitalization and diagnostics
does not cover routine exams, vaccinations, food (including prescription diets), routine spays/neuters and general prophylactic dental care
Service Details
Public Comments
Applications for funding must be made by veterinary clinics, not directly from pet owners.
Hours
No set hours
Areas Served
Ontario
Eligibility
seniors receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
recipients of the Ontario Disability Support Payment (ODSP) or Canada Pension Plan Disability Payment (CPP Disability)
women at risk of abuse entering a registered women's shelter in Ontario and participating in Safe Pet Ontario Program
Ontario Works (OW) recipients
supportive housing for seniors, retirement homes or long-term care facilities with live-in pets
individuals with an annual household income of less than $25,000
Application
Call your regular veterinarian
pet owners cannot apply directly - all applications must be made by veterinarians on behalf of pet owners
OVMA member veterinarians can learn more about accessing Farley Foundation funding and submitting applications on the OVMA website (log-in required)