Our responsibility is to allocate funds effectively to provide the most significant impact in the fight against dog cancer. By focusing our resources on cancer treatments that offer a viable chance for improvement in quality of life and extended survival, we can ensure that our support directly benefits those dogs who have a realistic opportunity for recovery. This approach allows us to maximize the use of donations and maintain the sustainability of our funding efforts for future applicants.
Application guidelines
Funding limitations
Please DO NOT submit an application if your primary veterinarian or oncologist believes that the expected median survival time with the proposed treatment is less than 12 (twelve) months.
List of cancer types not covered
- Gastric carcinoma
- Pancreatic carcinoma
- Haemophagocytic
- Disseminated
- Stage III appendicular osteosarcoma (e.g. distant metastasis at time of diagnosis)
- Extraskeletal osteosarcoma
- Vertebral osteosarcoma
- Prostatic carcinoma
- Stage IV oral melanoma
- Stage II-III splenic haemangiosarcoma
- Cardiac haemangiosarcoma
- Subcutaneous haemangiosarcoma
- Mediastinal lymphoma
- High-grade/biologically aggressive cutaneous lymphoma
- Gastrointestinal lymphoma
- Large granular lymphocyte (LGL) lymphoma
- Any relapsed lymphoma
Note:
We will not fund treatment for mammary tumours if neutering at the time of treatment is advised by the responsible veterinary surgeon and this is not followed.
Further Notes:
- Funding will only be provided to dogs where, with the advised treatment, a MST of ≥12 months is expected.
- Funding is for a defined, specific, treatment (e.g. ‘limb amputation and adjuvant chemotherapy course for stage I osteosarcoma’, or ‘1x CHOP protocol for multicentric lymphoma’, or ‘surgical excision’ for mast cell tumour…)
- Funded dogs should not have significant medical co-morbidities with an expected MST less than that of the cancer.
Part one:
To meet the Charities financial requirement and have your application moved onto the Medical Committee, you must currently receive one or more of the following UK Government benefits:
• Universal Credit
• Pension Credit
• Housing Benefit
• Job Seekers Allowance
• Employment and Support Allowance
• Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
• Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
1. Supporting Documentation Required – If receiving any of the UK benefits listed.
If you receive any of these benefits, you will need to submit supporting documentation, such as a recent letter from the UK Government confirming your receipt of the benefit.
2. Alternative Application Process – If not receiving any of the benefits.
If you are not currently receiving any of these benefits, you can still apply by completing the Initial Application and submitting the following financial documents along with the Initial Application;
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- The most recent 3 months of bank statements
- Most recent P60
- Most recent council tax statement
- Most recent UK tax return
Each application will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by our Board of Trustees to ensure it meets the necessary requirements outlined in our guidelines.
This is where it all begins:
Our online application process is simple and straightforward. By clicking the button below, you can complete the Funding Application.
Downloadable – The Funding Application Form
Once completed, please return the form and relevant supporting documents to: [email protected]
Part two:
Medical eligibility application includes:
- Patient Information – Dog’s details
- Treatment Centre Information
- Clinical Information
- Medical History – Supporting documents
Important Note: To be Completed by Veterinary Surgeon/Oncologist
The Medical Eligibility Application Online Form
Downloadable – Medical Eligibility Application Forms
Once completed, please return the form and relevant supporting documents to: [email protected]