Major’s Legacy Fund supports pet guardians who are low income or homeless with medical care for their dog or cat. The fund provides one-time only financing of up to $1000 to approved applicants. Please take a minute to review the application requirements and application process illustrated below. All applicants must provide supporting documents and have their application approved in order to receive financial assistance.
Application Requirements and Supporting Documents:
• Applicant must be a resident of the City or Township of Langley
• Applicant must provide proof of CRA documentation for Low Income Measure (LIM) threshold set out by Statistics Canada
If Applicable:
• Applicant must provide proof of Confirmation of Dependents (Universal Child Benefits Statement)
Please note the following:
• Financing provided through Major’s Legacy Fund is available on a one term only basis for veterinary care that does not exceed $1000.
• Pay stubs, disability documents or CPP documents will not be accepted as proof of low income
• An applicant will not be approved if their total household income exceeds the BC Low Income Measure (LIM) threshold
• If an applicant’s animal is not spayed or neutered, LAPS will cover the cost of the spay or neuter surgery at that time. If the applicant refuses to have their pet spayed or neutered, the application will not be approved and the applicant will not receive any financial assistance for veterinary care.
Application Process:
Fill out a Major’s Legacy Fund Application and submit to info@lapsbc.ca or fax to 604-857-5057 along with support documents outlined above. Every application will be reviewed and responded to within seven days. A LAPS staff member will be in contact with you to review your application. If your application is approved, LAPS will refer you to one of our Veterinary partners to schedule an examination and any other necessary procedures for your cat or dog.
If you have taken your pet to see a Veterinarian and your application is for financial assistance based on their recommendations, include the treatment plan with your application.
Major’s Legacy Fund was established by Langley resident and long-time LAPS supporter Elizabeth Smith. After losing her beloved Doberman, Major, four years after she adopted him from LAPS, Elizabeth wanted to start the fund in his honour. Because of Elizabeth’s generosity, Major’s spirit lives on and provides the much needed support for pets in need.
Pets have an incredibly positive impact on individuals and often have a particularly important relationship with vulnerable members of our community. This relationship is often their main source of consistent companionship. Their pets provide emotional comfort, warmth, security, and at times can be what keeps people in difficult circumstances going.
Click here to donate to this fund and select “Major’s Legacy Fund” in the drop down menu.
Healthy communities include healthy animals and we are proud to be able to offer support for those who need it most.
