Definition of Critical Care

Critical Care Critical care represents a one-time financial contribution to bring the animal to “wellness that supports an adoptive state.” If illness can be stabilized but represents an ongoing problem that requires monitoring and continuing care, the applicant will need to demonstrate the ability to provide financial support for the ongoing care. Treatments will have an initial financial limit of $250 per incident unless extenuating circumstances require further review (performed by treating veterinarian and 1 SOAR board member). The initial diagnostics must be paid by the applicant before SOAR will provide the additional required funding.

Examples of critical care include, but are not limited to; heartworm positive, parvovirus, trauma, acute gastrointestinal incident, bloat, snake bite, ocular emergency, and/or emergency procedures required to stabilize a chronic illness. Consideration will be given to the animal’s age, adoptability, and future prognosis before funding is approved.

Process For Dispersing Funds

All funds are paid directly to the treating veterinarian or representative Animal Hospital. See process map below: