The Limited Income Program is designed to support the spaying and neutering of cats owned by residents and their families within our community.
For many individuals and families living on a limited income, the cost of veterinary care can be a significant barrier. Expenses associated with spaying or neutering, including examinations, surgery, identification and post-surgery medication, are often more than households can reasonably afford.
Without financial assistance, these essential procedures may be delayed or become completely out of reach. This program helps remove that barrier by making responsible pet care accessible. In doing so, it ensures that cats can be safely spayed or neutered, helps prevent unwanted litters, supports the overall health and well-being of cats in our community, makes living with a pet much more comfortable and reduces straying into neighbourhoods looking for mates.
Campbell River PAWS is a 100% volunteer-run charitable organization. We work in partnership with a network of local veterinarians who generously subsidize a portion of the standard spay/neuter costs. This program is intended for feline pet owners and caretakers who have genuine financial need.
Josie M. (Volunteer LIP Coordinator) – “I have the opportunity to witness the relief and happiness and gratitude of the people who are being helped through these grants. Their beloved cats are such an important part of their lives.”
ELIGIBILITY:
- Households with a total annual income of $25,000 or less, CRPAWS covers the full cost
- Households with a total annual income of $25,001 to $40,000: Client pays $50; CRPAWS covers the remaining balance.
- Applicants must provide supporting documentation. A final Notice of Assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for the most recent tax year is required with each application.
Achieving our goals in cat rescue relies on a strong and collaborative community effort. In addition to our volunteer-led fundraising initiatives, we are grateful for the support of foundations, corporate partners such as GFL (Green for Life Environmental), individual donors, grant opportunities, and community contributions, including a generous donation through a grant from the City of Campbell River.
A statement from GFL, our corporate sponsor since the inception of this project:
GFL Environmental (GFL) is a leading provider of diversified environmental solutions with operations across North America. We believe that by providing safe, accessible, cost-effective environmental solutions, we will encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.
It’s always been a vital part of our mission to take care of our communities, and give back to them in any way that we can. That’s why we launched the Full Circle Project (FCP) — our inspirational, unique, community-driven charitable giving program that lets our customers decide how donations are directed, and ensures that we support the causes that matter most to them. Every dollar of FCP funding goes to local, high-impact charities that are improving lives in the communities where we all live and work.