Privacy Policy & Veterinary Assistance Disclaimer
Privacy Policy
At Mitzvahs, Mutts & More, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you choose to share with us. Information submitted through our website may be used to respond to inquiries, process donations, communicate with veterinary professionals and partners, review requests for assistance, administer approved funding, maintain organizational records, and support the operation of our programs.
We may collect information including your name, email address, telephone number, mailing address, donation information, veterinary practice information, pet-related information submitted by veterinary professionals, and other information voluntarily provided through our forms.
Information may be shared with veterinary hospitals, veterinary professionals, payment processors, technology providers, professional advisers, or other service providers when reasonably necessary to operate our organization and programs.
Mitzvahs, Mutts & More does not sell donor personal information for monetary consideration.
Online donations may be processed through third-party payment providers. Those providers may collect financial or payment information necessary to complete a transaction and may maintain their own privacy policies and practices.
We take reasonable measures designed to protect personal information; however, no website, electronic transmission, or data-storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Veterinary Assistance Disclaimer
Mitzvahs, Mutts & More provides charitable financial assistance to help eligible animals access necessary veterinary care when financial hardship may otherwise create a barrier to treatment.
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Requests Must Come From a Veterinary Professional
All requests for financial assistance must be initiated and submitted directly by a veterinarian or veterinary hospital.
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Requests, claims, applications, or requests for reimbursement submitted directly by a pet owner, client, family member, or other individual will be denied and will not be considered for financial assistance.
Pet owners who believe they may qualify for assistance should speak directly with their treating veterinarian and ask the veterinary team to contact Mitzvahs, Mutts & More on their behalf.
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Once a qualifying request is received from a veterinary professional:
Our veterinary staff will review with your veterinary team.
Submission of a request does not guarantee approval. Assistance is subject to eligibility requirements, available funding, medical circumstances, and review by Mitzvahs, Mutts & More.
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Financial Assistance Is a Donation — Not a Loan
Any financial assistance approved by Mitzvahs, Mutts & More is provided as a charitable donation toward eligible veterinary care.
It is not a loan, and approved assistance is not required to be repaid by the pet owner.
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Payments Are Made Directly to the Veterinary Provider
Approved funds are paid only and directly to the treating veterinary hospital, veterinary practice, or other approved veterinary provider.
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Mitzvahs, Mutts & More does not issue assistance payments directly to pet owners or reimburse pet owners for veterinary bills they have already paid unless expressly authorized by the organization.
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No Guarantee of Funding
Submitting a request does not create an entitlement to financial assistance or guarantee that funding will be available.
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Mitzvahs, Mutts & More reserves the right to approve, partially approve, decline, or request additional information regarding any request based on available resources, program requirements, the circumstances of the case, and the information provided by the treating veterinary team.
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Veterinary Care Decisions
Mitzvahs, Mutts & More does not replace the veterinarian-client-patient relationship and does not direct or control medical treatment.
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All diagnosis, treatment recommendations, medical decisions, and standards of care remain the responsibility of the treating veterinarian and veterinary hospital.
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Questions About Assistance
If you are a pet owner seeking assistance, please begin by speaking with your veterinarian.
If you are a veterinarian or authorized representative of a veterinary hospital seeking assistance for a patient, please use our Veterinarian Contact Form to contact Mitzvahs, Mutts & More.