We keep pets with their families during hard times.

Applications Opening Soon

We’re finalizing partnerships and funding so we can serve families well. We’re not accepting applications yet, but you can:

Join the waitlist to be notified the moment applications open.
Donate to help us launch faster and serve more dogs.

If your dog needs immediate medical care, please go to the nearest vet/ER now and keep the invoice; you can apply with it once we open.

What We’ll Offer at Launch

Emergency Vet Care (Nationwide): Small, rapid grants (typically up to $250, more case-by-case) for urgent exams, meds, and essential procedures.
Pet Food Support (North Texas): Short-term food/supplies; pickup via partners, retail pickup, or shipping when possible.
Temporary Boarding (DFW Only): Short stays through partner rescues/boarding while families stabilize.

We pay clinics and vendors directly. No cash is issued to individuals.

Who Qualifies

Dog-owning households in short-term hardship (job loss, medical bills, housing instability, disaster, or safety concerns).
Other companion animals may be considered case-by-case as funding allows.

**How It Will Work (when open)**

Apply online (≈10 minutes).
Review in 24–72 hours; urgent vet needs prioritized.
Verification with your vet/vendor and a quick plan.
Payment made directly to the clinic/vendor; you’ll get next steps by text/email.

What to Have Ready

Proof of hardship (one item: unemployment/benefits letter, medical bill, eviction/notice, disaster report).
Proof you own the dog (vet record, microchip, adoption paperwork, or clear photos).
Estimate or invoice (for vet/boarding requests).
Photo of your dog (optional).

No perfect paperwork? Apply anyway—screenshots are OK.

Fair Use & Limits

Our goal is to help as many families as possible. Support is short-term and depends on funding and partner availability. Typical vet grants are up to $250 per household per 12 months, with exceptions for urgent medical needs as funds allow.

Privacy & Non-Discrimination

We serve families regardless of background. Your information is kept confidential and only used to verify and arrange assistance.

Stay in the Loop

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We’ll email/text you as soon as the application is live.

Important Pre-Launch Notice

Second Leash Foundation is currently in a pre-launch phase. Applications are not open yet. This page is provided to explain our upcoming programs and to gather interest and support. Joining the waitlist or donating today helps us open applications sooner.

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