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Our Little Bearen

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God saw you getting tired,
He did what he thought best;
He put His arms around you,
And said, "Come and rest."

He opened up His golden gates,
On that heartbreaking day;
And with His arms around you,
You gently slipped away.

It broke my heart to lose you,
You did not go alone;
A part of me went with you,
The day God called you home.

 In Memory of Bearen
Nov 1994 - July 4, 2010

VISIT HIS MEMORIAL:

www.bearen.critters.com
 



**PLEASE NOTE THAT WE HAVE CEASED FUNDING IN LANE COUNTY, OREGON**

WE ARE UNABLE TO FULFILL ANY REQUESTS AT THIS TIME.

WE WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT ALL OF YOUR WONDERFUL DONATIONS HAVE BEEN AND WILL BE USED EXACTLY AS PROMISED...
100% GOING TO LOCAL PETS IN NEED OF LIFE-SAVING VETERINARY CARE


WE ARE SORRY WE CAN'T OFFER ANY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BUT PLEASE REFER TO SOME OF THE OTHER RESOURCES FOR HELP.

We are hoping to open a southern California chapter to continue our mission but are not fulfilling any funding requests at this time. Sorry we cannot help at this time.




In 2009 we approved a total of $7,700.00 in funding requests to help 55 Lane County families and of these, disbursed $6,350.00 to help 45 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.

    We sincerely hope you will find that our new procedures will help us all to more effectively promote responsible pet care. back to top
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 $36,514.08 to over 31 veterinary practices throughout Lane County, helping more than 300 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
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