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Criteria & Eligibility
What is the Qualifying Criteria to Participate?

A veterinary practice wishing to participate in the TLC program and therefore, be eligible for reimbursement for services provided to stray, injured, and unowned companion animals in need of significant medical care, must:
  • Actively promote the program to its clientele through distribution of brochures and information how to donate
  • Must have at least one veterinarian on staff who is a PVMA member
  • Must complete a participation application which outlines contact information, veterinarians on staff, and marketing plans for distribution of materials and promotion of the Fund.




Which Animals Are Eligible?

Stray or abandoned companion animals which have been injured, abused, or neglected and are in need of significant medical care are eligible for the program.

Companion animals are defined as those that are kept for enjoyment and companionship as opposed to those used in livestock production and laboratory research.