Euthanasia Assistance

Euthanasia Assistance Application

We know that cost of euthanasia and burial or disposal is expensive, and sometimes horses suffer because their owners cannot afford to end their pain. We created The Rainbow Bridge Project to help horses and their owners during this difficult time. Due to limited funds, this program is limited to horse owners (not rescues or sanctuaries) in Texas at this time.

If you have an equine who is suffering from a painful chronic or acute lameness, disease, or condition which cannot be reasonably treated but cannot afford the cost of euthanasia and burial or disposal we may be able to help. We will also assist with euthanasia expenses for equines with dangerous behavioral problems on a case by case basis.

If we feel like we may be able to treat the equine, we may instead offer to take him or her into our rehabilitation and rehoming program rather than pay for euthanasia.

We have limited funds in this program, so once the funds are used for the year we will not be able to offer assistance.

General Information (all fields must be completed. If non-applicable enter n/a)

This program is intended to help with the partial costs of either feed and hay or veterinary care for horses whose owners have suffered a temporary financial hardship such as loss of job, reduction in pay, divorce, medical bills, etc…

Priority is given to horse owners in Texas since that's where Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society operates.

Applying for this program does not guarantee will receive funds: we will help horse owners as long as we have funds for the program.

We will pay the feed store, hay supplier, or veterinarian directly (we will not be giving out money).

If you have any questions about the program, please contact Jennifer at jenn@bluebonnetequine.org. If may take several days for us to reply, depending on the volume of emails and applications we receive.
Name*

First

Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Home Phone*
Email*
Is your horse under the care of a licensed veterinarian?*
- Yes
- No
If your equine is under the care of a licensed veterinarian, has he or she recommended euthanasia for your equine?
- Yes
- No
Have you discussed possible medical interventions that could prolong the life of your equine and/or increase their quality of life?*
- Yes
- No
Please explain your equine's condition, why you and your veterinarian believe that euthanasia is the best option for your equine, and why you are applying to Bluebonnet's Rainbow Bridge Project.
Horse Name
Horse Age
How long have you owned your horse?
Veterinarian Name*
Clinic Name*
Veterinarian Address*
Veterinarian Phone Number*
How did you hear about this program?*
Agreement*
- I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
- If Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society agrees to financially assist in the humane euthanasia of my equine, I understand that the payment goes directly to the attending veterinarian.
- By submitting this form, I am giving permission for my veterinarian to speak to a Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society representative regarding my equine and that I have made the decision to euthanize my equine without persuasion from Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society or any of its associates. I am applying for this assistance because I am unable to pay the entire cost of euthanasia on my own.
Signature*
Date*
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