A Pawsitive Mission
A Pawsitive Mission is a Paws-Ability program dedicated to assisting residents of New Hanover County with the care of their pets in a time of emergency, serious illness or injury. We know how important our pet's companionship and love is to our own well-being, and A Pawsitive Mission may be able to help keep a pet in their home in such cases.

If you are in need of assistance, please read the qualifications below to determine if you qualify.  If so, you may complete the application below and we will contact you to determine your eligibility. You will be asked to provide proof of financial disability,  We will make an initial assessment, and communicate with you and your vet about your pet.  You must grant permission to Paws-Ability to speak with your veterinarian and obtain records for the pet for whom you are requesting assistance.

Our grants are typically between $100 and $500.  Decisions are based on several factors, including medical urgency, financial need, eligibility, and available funding.

Animals must be spayed or neutered to qualify for assistance.

Paws-Ability must be granted access to your pet’s veterinary records, including medical history and current diagnosis, treatment plan, and cost estimate. By submitting your application, you are agreeing to grant that access.

Our funds are limited and we simply DO NOT have the funds to pay for general and/or routine veterinary care. Routine care is defined as wellness exams, vaccines (rabies, distemper, bordatella, etc), heartworm tests and preventative, and flea/tick preventative. In addition, we do not cover the costs for end of life services.  Assistance is limited to one time per household. Our priority for accepting an application for funding will continue to be a critical situation confirmed by a licensed veterinarian. 

Your application for assistance must be approved by Paws-Ability in advance of treatment. The pet must be expected to recover and have a good quality of life after treatment. This will be confirmed with the treating veterinarian. Following treatment, the owner must be able to provide care and pay for future medical expenses.

If you are eligible, A Pawsitive Mission will help you pay for certain costs, determined in conjunction with your veterinarian.  We pay veterinarians directly and do not reimburse families for costs already paid.  You will be expected to pay a percentage of your costs.

We regret that funding limits us from helping all applicants.
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Email *
First Name *
Last Name *
Address *
City *
State *
Phone *
Pet's Name *
Pet's Breed *
Pet's Age *
Pet's Gender *
Has your pet been spayed or neutered? *
If your pet has not been spayed or neutered, why?
Is your pet up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations? *
If your pet is not up to date on vaccinations, why?
Are you the legal owner of the animal for whom you are requesting assistance? *
Name and phone number of your regular vet *
Date of last vet visit and reason for visit *
Please tell us what services you need.  Please tell us what difficulties you are experiencing and what your specific needs are, including expected costs. *
You must apply for Care Credit prior to completing this application (CARECREDIT.COM) and provide us with their response.  If you are pursuing additional funding sources, please list them and the outcome/amount of assistance. *
How did you hear about A Pawsitive Mission? *
By checking is box, I hereby give Paws-Ability permission to contact my veterinarian and obtain records for the above referenced pet. *
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