P.A.D.

Program for Animal Guardians with

Disabling Illness

The PAWS/LA P.A.D. Program assists disenfranchised animal guardians disabled by a chronic, life-threatening illness enrich their quality of life by ensuring the psychosocial and physical benefits of animal companionship. The positive correlation between individuals with animals and improved emotional outlook and health stability has been documented through numerous scientific studies.

Basic Services

All services are provided to qualified clients on a case-by-case basis as funds are available.

• Subsidized veterinary care
• Spay/neuter services
• Pet food & supplies
• Grooming assistance
• Temporary foster care
• Dog walking
• Litter box maintenance
• Animal transport

Eligibility Screening

• Are you disabled by a life-threatening illness?
• Do you reside in Los Angeles County?
• Do you consider yourself to be low-income?
• Is your companion animal at least 6 mos. old?
• Have you/will you spay/neuter your animal?

If you answered YES to all of the questions, you may be eligible for services.

To apply for services, please submit the PAD Application Packet below. Please complete all forms.

PAD Application Packet

Download forms below or Apply On-Line.

• PAD Application
• Client Services Agreement
• Companion Animal Information Form

Submit forms to:

PAWS/LA, 1150 S. Hope St. #A, Los Angeles, CA 90015

or

FAX to: 213.741.1640

PAWS/LA Client Services
sdunlevie@pawsla.org
213.741.1950 x 112