Bella SPCA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization based in Oklahoma City created to assist low-income, elderly or terminally ill pet owners with the cost of veterinary care when it cannot be afforded and also find permanent loving homes for rescued animals.

Please review and follow the guidelines below to be considered for this program.  

1. Applicant must be the owner of the pet and 18 years of age or older.

2. Applicant must be willing to make arrangements to arrive at all appointments on time and be prepared for follow-up appointments after treatment has been provided.

3. Bella SPCA will only provide funding in the amount of the cost stated on the itemized list of procedures.

4. Bella SPCA will not provide funding for long-term care. Most instances will be for no more than 30 days and will not provide for multiple instances of treatment or elective procedures.

5. Bella SPCA does not reimburse the cost of veterinary care if procedures have already been performed.

6. Bella SPCA does not provide funding for a past due bill so that an animal can be released from a veterinary clinic.

7. Bella SPCA requires arrangements to be made to have dog/cat spayed or neutered, or the animal must already be altered. The owner has 30 days to present the animal for spay or neuter at an approved veterinarian or a spay/neuter clinic. Failure to do so will cause revocation of funds. After a procedure is complete, documentation must be presented to the owner's regular veterinarian. Special consideration may be granted if health reasons do not permit an animal to be altered.

8. If able, Bella SPCA requests that all recipients volunteer 8 hours of their time to Bella SPCA or a local animal shelter/rescue in their area. If an owner cannot volunteer because of physical limitations other arrangements may be made at the discretion of Bella SPCA.

9. Bella SPCA limits funding to one (1) instance per twelve (12) month period beginning from the date funding is provided per household.

10. Bella SPCA requires the submission of documentation providing the amount and source of income and ID verification with the application (IRS Tax Return Form, recent paystubs, or SSI/Disability Benefits Letter) for all working adults in the household. Bella SPCA uses 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines to determine eligibility for funding. Applicants total household income cannot exceed 200% of poverty level based on household size. Additional proof of hardship may be submitted and considered if total household income exceeds 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Please ensure all instances of social security numbers are removed from any documentation submitted.

11. Bella SPCA requires adequate living conditions for an animal after the procedure is performed, i.e., a fenced yard, dog house, food, and water.

12. Owner agrees to provide a photo of their pet and allows Bella SPCA to use any images submitted at its discretion.

13. Owner agrees to have images and information from their case used as a fundraising tool and to provide additional information including filmed interviews if funding is provided. Owner agrees to participate in a video testimonial at a predetermined time and location.

14. Bella SPCA is not responsible for pet loss due to any procedure performed.

15. Recipients of funding are not eligible to adopt a pet from Bella SPCA.

If you feel you meet these guidelines and have completed all steps, please click below.