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Post Adoption Veterinary Support

Introducing the Post Adoption Veterinary Support Scheme

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Dogs Trust Ireland has introduced a new scheme, the Post Adoption Veterinary Support (PAVS), to assist with veterinary care. This will replace the Shared Adoption Scheme (SAS) and will apply to certain dogs adopted from 25th October 2024 onwards.

This will ensure our continued commitment to the dogs in our care who may have more difficulty finding their forever home due to medical concerns and the costs associated with this.  

Key differences between Shared Adoption Scheme and Post Adoption Veterinary Support: 

 

Shared Adoption       Scheme                           

Post Adoption Veterinary Support

  • Adopter pays €15 
    towards every 
    consultation fee.

 

  • Dogs Trust Ireland contributes €40 towards each consultation fee that is 
    applicable to the scheme.

 

  • Dogs Trust Ireland 
    contributes 1/3 costs of prescription diet.

 

  • Dogs Trust Ireland do not 
    contribute towards 
    prescription diets.

 

  • Dogs Trust Ireland contributes towards some non-prescription medications.

 

  • Dogs Trust Ireland do not 
    contribute towards
     non-prescription medications.

 

  • Dog’s level of cover is classified as full/part foster.

 

  • PAVS Specific Condition(s)/Medications(s) will be specified on the PAVS Certificate.

 

  • Veterinary practices invoiced Dogs Trust Ireland directly.

 

  • Dogs Trust Ireland will provide you with vouchers that you can present to your Veterinary Practice.

 

 

What’s the same? 

  • Any treatment or procedures not funded by Dogs Trust Ireland remains the financial liability of the adopter.

  • Advance approval by Dogs Trust Ireland is required for Dogs Trust to pay for any consultation, treatment and/or procedure in relation to the PAVS Condition(s)/Medication(s) which are not detailed on your PAVS Certificate.

     

Key things NOT funded by Dogs Trust Ireland on both old SAS scheme and new PAVS scheme

  • Costs unrelated to the condition(s) on the relevant PAVS paperwork.
  • Traumatic injuries (including but not limited to car accidents) or accidental ingestion.
  • Routine preventative health care (including but not limited to vaccinations, flea treatments and worming treatments) vaccinations, flea treatments and worming treatments).
  • Chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy
  • Any alternative therapy including (but not limited to) acupuncture, homeopathic medicine, and laser therapy.
  • House visits.


What do I have to do?

Please take a moment to review the proposed changes to the scheme as well as the PAVS terms and conditions. Once you are satisfied you must complete the form below and consent for Dogs Trust Ireland to transfer you from the Shared Adoption Service to the Post Adoption Veterinary Support Scheme

Change to PAVS scheme

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