Veterinary treatments covered under the scheme

Veterinary entitlement card holders can access the following veterinary care for their dogs at participating veterinary practices:

Free preventative veterinary care

• neutering*
• microchipping 
• worming
• flea treatment
• vaccinations

*Please note that dogs must be neutered within 4 months in order to continue receiving help from the Hope Project.

Additional veterinary care
An entitlement card can be used to receive additional, necessary treatment up to the value of £250. The client is liable for the first £10 of each treatment, which must be paid direct to the veterinary practice.

Ongoing treatment
If a dog is diagnosed with an ongoing medical condition, the Hope Project will pay £25 per month towards veterinary treatment and prescriptions. If the treatment exceeds £25 per month, the client will be responsible for the remainder of the costs.

Veterinary treatments NOT covered under the scheme

Pregnancy
The Hope Project will not pay for any treatment related to pregnancy, whelping or the rearing of puppies (but will pay for the neutering of a bitch that has been ‘caught’).

Vaccinations
Dogs Trust will only pay for one puppy/full course of vaccinations per dog. If a client fails to turn up for the second part of their dog’s vaccination, they will have to pay for the course to be started again. 

Dog fights
The Hope Project will only pay for one course of treatment relating to bite/fight wounds. If the dog is involved in any subsequent fights, the client must pay for the full cost of treatment.

Pet Passports
Dogs Trust will not pay for or make any contribution towards the cost of a Pet Passport, including the rabies vaccination.