Individual Assistance for Animal Owners in Lower Saxony (Dr. Heinz-Wilhelm and Marianne Frölich Foundation)
Unbureaucratic support for owners of sick pets in Lower Saxony residing in Germany with low income; application documents available for download, submission by fax or email.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Support for animal owners in financing surgeries and treatments for sick pets, provided that the applicant lives with their animal in Lower Saxony and the household income is below the garnishment table (§ 840 ZPO).
Eligible expenses
- Operational and treatment costs
- Cost estimates and medical certificates
- Neutering subsidy (cat max. €80, tomcat max. €50)
Non-eligible expenses
- Regular vaccinations and parasite protection
- Treatments that are already financed elsewhere
- Pets acquired after the onset of need (exception: therapeutically certified animals)
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
Funding requirements
- Primary residence in Germany and residence in Lower Saxony
- Available monthly income below the garnishment table (§ 840 ZPO)
- Proof of neediness through income statements (e.g., income statement, Jobcenter notification, pension notice)
- Proof of animal ownership characteristics (e.g., vaccination record, pet registry extract, dog tax notice)
- Submission of cost estimates and veterinary certificates
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Documents required for application
- Latest income statements (not older than 3 months)
- Picture of the animal for publication consent
- Cost estimates and veterinary certificates
- Confidentiality waiver
- Application form/aid certificate
Evaluation criteria
- Proof of need
- Medical urgency of the treatment
- Possibility of a personal contribution
Description
The Dr. Heinz-Wilhelm and Marianne Frölich Foundation provides uncomplicated individual assistance for pet owners with their primary residence in Germany and main place of residence in Lower Saxony, whose available monthly household income falls below the garnishment table (§ 840 ZPO). The purpose of the funding is financial support for operations and medical treatments of sick pets, as well as the submission of cost estimates and veterinary certificates. Funding of up to 33% of the costs, but no more than €500 per individual case, can be granted. Additionally, a one-time neutering subsidy is available (cat up to €80, tomcat up to €50). Regular vaccinations, parasite treatments, measures already financed by other means, or animals acquired after the onset of neediness (exception: therapeutically certified animals) are not covered.
The following documents are required for an application: current proof of income (not older than three months), proof of pet ownership (vaccination record, pet registry or dog tax excerpt), cost estimates and veterinary certificates, as well as a waiver of confidentiality towards the treating veterinarians. Additionally, a photo of the animal is required for publication consent. Application forms and funding guidelines are available for download and can be submitted by fax or email. Assessments are conducted continuously, and applications can be submitted at any time. Particular consideration is given to neediness, medical urgency, and the possibility of a personal contribution. This funding is aimed at socially disadvantaged pet owners in Lower Saxony and makes an important contribution to animal welfare and the health care of pets.
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