Q: Has my application been accepted or approved?
A: All applicants will receive a response after each monthly review process.
Q: I would like to apply for financial help to cover veterinarian expenses.
A: Unfortunately we do not provide financial help to cover veterinarian costs. Please visit www.handicappedpets.com/pet-services/financial-aid-for-pets for additonal options.
Q: I would like to donate a used wheelchair.
A: Because of the difficulties of storing and keeping inventories of donated wheelchairs, we do not accept them. Recommended sites where you can post your wheelchair to another pet-in-need include:
https://www.useddogwheelchairs.com
https://www.wheelingsuperheroes.org/
We also suggest looking at websites including; Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and your local animal shelters and humane societies.
Q: I need a dog sling.
A: At this time we are only able to assist with dog wheelchairs.
Q: I want to fill out an application for a friend who has a disabled pet.
A: The owner of the animal must be the one to apply for the assistance.
Q: What resources are available for me to learn how to care for my disabled dog?
A: There are many outstanding organizations. Here are two that come to mind.
- A Dog Wheelchair Life
- A Dogs Life Wheelchair Facebook Group. It is a private group but folks can join.