What
is P.A.L.S.? (Pets Are Loving Support)
We provide pet-care including free food and basic veterinary
care, and support to
the companion pets of critically ill and disabled Atlantans.
P.A.L.S. helps people with critical illness or disabilities
and the elderly keep their existing pets, despite medical
or financial changes brought on by illness. Animals eligible
to receive services must be adult animals and live in the
home at least one year prior to enrollment. Puppies, kittens
or pets that have been in the home less than one year prior
to enrollment are not eligible for services.
Once a person becomes a client of P.A.L.S., he/she cannot
acquire additional pets
(unless the initial pet dies). If you do acquire an additional
pet, that pet will not be covered by P.A.L.S., and may jeopardize
your status as a client. Once a client no longer has possession
of the animal he/she registered with P.A.L.S. at intake, that
person will no longer be considered a P.A.L.S. client. If
new animals are acquired, that person must request to be put
on the waiting list for consideration as a client.
Income must be less than $25,000 per year, and proof of total
annual income, including any disability award must be provided
prior to enrollment. P.A.L.S. anticipates that most clients
will be medically unable to work full time, but also recognizes
that some clients able to work full-time may still fall below
this income level. If a client cares for dependents in the
household, adjustment of the income level will be considered
on a case by case basis. Pets are not considered dependents.
P.A.L.S. does not cover the entire expense of owning and caring
for a pet. The program does not cover prescription medications,
emergencies, x-rays, and examinations other than annual exams.
Some clinics have agreed to partner with the P.A.L.S. program
by providing a discount for services. The Atlanta Humane Society
offers P.A.L.S. clients a 25% discount on veterinary services.
In order to obtain this discount, a client must present his/her
P.A.L.S. card. P.A.L.S. Cards will be issued annually, upon
recertification.
P.A.L.S. provides free pet food. We will provide pet food
for pet(s) on record for each client only. All pet foods are
purchased and the brands used are Pedigree (dry and canned)
for dogs, and Whiskas (dry and canned) for cats. Please alert
P.A.L.S. to the special dietary needs (quantity and quality)
of the pet. If animals require prescription diets, we will
attempt to make these foods available, provided we have a
veterinarian-approved letter on file.
If you have transportation,
P.A.L.S. would like you to come by the warehouse on the first
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of the first week of each month
between the hours of 8a.m. and 11.30 a.m. or, the second Saturday
of each month between the hours of 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. to pick
up needed food items.
If you are housebound,
depending on your location and the availability of volunteers,
food delivery will be provided on the second Saturday of the
month (only), between the hours of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
P.A.L.S. currently has delivery routes in the greater Metro
Atlanta area.
P.A.L.S. covers the costs of annual immunizations, vaccinations,
heartworm preventative and flea control. The following is
a list of the maximum amounts covered by P.A.L.S. for shots
and services. If services are provided by the Atlanta Humane
Society Clinic, the costs will be covered through the 25%
discount and P.A.L.S. coverage. If services are provided by
another participating clinic, the client will be responsible
for any expense
not specifically covered or the designated benefit amount
covered by P.A.L.S.
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