1. What is NY SAVE?
2. Is NY SAVE a local or national organization?
3. How is the organization supported?
4. Are contributions to NY SAVE tax deductible?
5. Who is responsible for the overall operation of NY SAVE?
6. When are funds made available to pet owners whose animals are in need of veterinary care?
7. How does a pet owner qualify for financial aid under NY SAVE?
8. How do pet owners apply for funding?
9. How much financial aid will be available to a pet owner through NY SAVE?
10. Are there any instances when the pet owner will be expected to contribute to the cost of veterinary care?
11. Will veterinarians reduce their fees in order to care for animals accepted for treatment under the NY SAVE program?
12. Will the pets treated through the NY SAVE program receive the same level of care as other veterinary patients?
13. Does NY SAVE duplicate the efforts of other humane organizations?
14. Do pets often have veterinary emergencies?
15. How Can You Help NY SAVE?

1) What is NY SAVE?
NY SAVE is a philanthropic organization established to provide funding for the emergency veterinary care of companion animals when their owners are unable to pay the costs of such treatment. NY SAVE's overall purpose is to alleviate suffering of companion animals. (Back to top.)

2) Is NY SAVE a local or national organization?
NY SAVE was founded to serve the pets of New York City residents living in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island through veterinarians at local veterinary hospitals who are members of the Veterinary Medical Association of New York City. (Back to top.)

3) How is the organization supported?
NY SAVE is seeking contributions from the public as well as from corporations and foundations for its financial support. It has established a Pet Memorial Program and is beginning its charter membership drive. Bequests, gifts of life insurance, and other kinds of deferred gifts are also being solicited. NY SAVE receives no governmental aid of any kind. (Back to top.)

4) Are contributions to NY SAVE tax deductible?
Yes. Donors may deduct contributions as provided in Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code. As a recently created organization, the IRS will treat NY SAVE as a publicly supported organization rather than as a private foundation until the end of its advance ruling period on December 31, 2002. (Back to top.)

5) Who is responsible for the overall operation of NY SAVE?
NY SAVE is governed by its board of directors, as listed on our NY SAVE Board page. (Back to top.)

6) When are funds made available to pet owners whose animals are in need of veterinary care?
Funds are to be provided when: (a) Without immediate veterinary care an animal's chances for survival will be affected; or (b) The animal suffers from a condition that will affect its survival and well-being without veterinary care. (Back to top.)

7) How does a pet owner qualify for financial aid under NY SAVE?
Any New York City resident pet owner may apply when he/she truly needs financial assistance to pay for emergency veterinary care. To verify your financial status, we will ask you to provide identification and some form of documentation indicating that you are currently unemployed, on public assistance, disabled, or living at or below the poverty level. (Back to top.)

8) How do pet owners apply for funding?
Pet owners may apply directly to NY Save, or may be referred through veterinarians who are members of the Veterinary Medical Association of New York City. (Back to top.)

9) How much financial aid will be available to a pet owner through NY SAVE?
When the program becomes o1perational, there will be a $l,500.00 annual limit per household requesting treatment for their pets. (Back to top.)

10) Are there any instances when the pet owner will be expected to contribute to the cost of veterinary care?
If it is determined that a pet owner can afford to pay a portion of the treatment costs, we will ask them to so. Any contributions by pet owners will be requested on a sliding-scale basis. (Back to top.)

11) Will veterinarians reduce their fees in order to care for animals accepted for treatment under the NY SAVE program?
Yes. The cost for veterinary services will be based on national insurance coverage fees which may then be further reduced to cover operating costs. (Back to top.)

12) Will the pets treated through the NY SAVE program receive the same level of care as other veterinary patients?
Yes. Further, after treating the emergency condition, the veterinarian will institute the appropriate therapy to ensure the continued stabilization of the animal. (Back to top.)

13) Does NY SAVE duplicate the efforts of other humane organizations?
No. New York City's humane organizations generally limit their charitable efforts to adoption programs, low-cost neutering services, and some reduced fee care for the pets of senior citizens. While private veterinarians often offer their senior citizen clients reduced fees, they are not in a position to donate a full range of services to their veterinary patients. (Back to top.)

14) Do pets often have veterinary emergencies?
Yes. Veterinary emergencies make up approximately 60% of veterinary hospital admissions. (Back to top.)

15) How Can You Help NY SAVE?
By becoming a member, a volunteer, corporate partner, or simply making a contribution. Annual membership in NY SAVE is tax deductible. If you do not wish to become a member of NY SAVE, but would like to contribute to its work, you may make a donation in any amount you wish. (Back to top.)

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