Funding

 

How it Works

Who Is Eligible?

Alternatives

Clinics We Worked With

Client Eligibility Criteria

Acceptance Agreement

Other Resources

All funding is raised locally in Lane County, Oregon and all funding is dispersed locally. We are unable to help individuals outside of Lane County.

If you are in need of assistance and live outside of Lane County, please refer to the list at the bottom of this page or the link for Other Resources on how to find help.

If you are a Lane County resident, please visit one of your local vets. The Bearen Foundation is willing to work with ANY Lane County vet.

In 2008 we approved a total of $9500.00 in funding requests to help 67 Lane County families and of these, disbursed $8250.00 to help 58 families pay for critical care for their beloved pets. (approved requests sometimes do not result in disbursements for a variety of reasons. The Bearen Foundation monitors these approvals in case the pet receives treatment at some point in the future.)

How it Works

We offer five levels of funding based on the estimated cost of treatment:

Level 1: $25 for estimates of $50 - $100
Level 2: $50 for estimates of $101 - $200
Level 3: $100 for estimates of $201 - $500
Level 4: $150 for estimates of $501 - $1000
Level 5: $200 for estimates over $1,000

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Who Is Eligible?

We take all requests and recommendations directly from veterinarians:

1. Having evaluated the animal's treatment needs and the client's financial situation, the veterinarian can call The Bearen Foundation directly and recommend financial assistance for the client.
   
   Attention veterinarians: Please refer to the "Client Eligibility Criteria" prior to contacting us with a referral. We rely solely upon the veterinarian's assessment for funding disbursement.
   
   
2. If funds are available, The Bearen Foundation will authorize direct payment to the veterinarian who can then notify the client that he/she has received this funding.
   
   Attention clients: Once you have been notified that you will recieve funding, you must fill out the "Acceptance Agreement" and return it to The Bearen Foundation, in order for funds to be released. Please Note: The acceptance agreement is not an application.
   
   If funds are not available, the request will be declined; however, the request may be resubmitted in the future. Please understand that The Bearen Foundation's funds are extremely limited.
   
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Alternatives

• Asking your vet about a payment arrangement.
  
• Asking your vet to accept a dated check.
• Asking about the absolute minimum treatment your vet can provide to keep costs down but still help your pet.
• Contacting several vets for estimates. Some vets are less expensive than others and can offer a first exam free.
• Borrowing from friends, family members, a bank or other lending institution. Tapping the equity in a car or house.
• Applying for CareCredit, a special veterinary credit card available only through vets.
• Asking your employer for an advance.
• Taking a short-term second job.
• Some "fundraising" of your own... have a bake sale at your church; put donation jars in local stores; have a garage sale, etc.
• Selling or consigning: CDs, clothing, furniture...
• If you have high debt and are paying a lot of interest, you might try asking your lenders if they can reduce the interest or waive late/over-limit charges to bring down your monthly payment. Explain your situation. Stick to your arrangement. Use the money you save to help your pet.

...Or Visit Some of These "Other Resources"

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Clinics We Have Worked With

We would like to take this opportunity to thank the dedicated veterinary personnel who have participated in our program to help so many families care for a loved one and the clinics who received funding this past year:

Ark Veterinary Hospital (The), Banfield Pet Hospital, Cascade Animal Hospital, CatCare Limited, City Center Cat & Bird Clinic, Coburg Veterinary Clinic, Companion Animal Clinic, Cottage Grove Veterinary Clinic, East Lane Veterinary Hospital, Emergency Veterinary Hospital, Eugene Animal Hospital, Forest Valley Veterinary Clinic, Greenhill Humane Society – referral from Bush Animal Hospital, McKenzie Animal Hospital, Oceanside Veterinary Clinic, Oregon Veterinary Referral Associates, Pleasant Hill Veterinary Clinic, Q Street Animal Hospital, Santa Clara Animal Hospital, Veneta Veterinary Hospital, Veterinary Hospital (The), Willakenzie Animal Clinic

Since our inception in 2000, we have disbursed a grand total of $29,014.08 to over 31 veterinary practices throughout Lane County, helping 275 families. Clinics that have used our services in the past include: Amazon Park Animal Clinic, Bailey’s Veterinary Clinic, Creswell Veterinary Clinic, Delta Oaks Veterinary Clinic, Emerald Valley Veterinary Clinic, Mohawk Veterinary Hospital, South Hills Veterinary Clinic, Westmoreland Animal Hospital, and West Eugene Animal Hospital.

We would like to encourage any Lane County clinics not listed above to review our website or give us a call to learn how simple it is to join us in helping people help their pets. back to top