How it Works

Shakespeare Animal Fund can be contacted through our crisis hotline (775) 342-7040 or by email at help@safpet.org.

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Once the SAF coordinator makes contact and determines the pet owner's eligibility, the pet owner is contacted and advised to select a veterinarian. 

Once approved, SAF sends a letter to your vet detailing how much we will pay toward treatment. After the pet is seen, the owner signs a visit confirmation which is returned to SAF.  We will pay your veterinarian directly to reduce your out of pocket costs. 

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We proudly serve Northern Nevada's 13 counties. 

We help elderly, disabled and those whose total income does not exceed the current poverty guidelines. 

Emergency Examples (Including but not limited to):

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Car accidents
Toxin exposure
Bite wounds
Urinary tract infections
Upper respiratory infections/pneumonia
Laceration repairs
Fractures
Abscess
Seizing
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Straining to eliminate
Difficulty breathing
Paralysis
Euthanasia
Infections
Torn toenails
Foxtails

Please Note: We do not pay for routine treatment, vaccinations, spay or neuter.

Am I Eligible? 

To determine eligibility please email Help@SAFpet.org with the following information:

• Are other organizations contributing?

• How much money do you have for the vet?

• Have we helped you in the past?

• Where do you live (we serve residents of Northern Nevada)

• Number of people in your household

• Total monthly income from ALL members of your household

• Has your income been affected by COVID-19?

• Is this an emergency?

• Do you have an estimated cost of the veterinary care?

• Are you 65 years or older?

• Are you receiving government disability?

• Are you a veteran of the United States Military?

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