BluePearl Cares helps nonprofit partners assist pets in need when – not ‘if’ – the next disaster strikes. Disaster Relief Grants provide financial support to animal welfare organizations whose communities have suffered the impact of natural or other disasters. Grants may also support partnering organizations assisting in rescue, relief, and transport efforts. 

Eligible expenses include medical supplies, veterinary care, pet food and pet supplies, temporary shelter and boarding costs for rescued or at-risk pets, other immediate materials to keep pets safe and comfortable, transportation costs to rescue or relocate pets, and other expenses related to providing disaster relief. 

Applicants may apply for immediate funding or may request reimbursement for up to three months post-disaster. The maximum grant award is $5,000.

Grant funding can be used for:

• Medical supplies and veterinary care treatment for pets.

• Pet food and pet supplies, including crates, etc.

• Temporary shelter or boarding costs for rescued or at-risk pets.

• Other immediately needed materials, including cleaning supplies, tarps, bedding, blankets, etc., to keep pets safe and comfortable.

• Transportation costs to rescue or relocate pets.

• Other expenses related to providing temporary shelter for rescued pets, including overtime salaries, rental equipment or facilities, cleanup costs, etc.

• Reimbursement up to three months post-disaster for expenses incurred and related to the above.