Caring Aid, Rescue and Education for Border Collies

Once your application is submitted, you will receive a preliminary response acknowledging that your application was received. CARE4BCS' volunteers will discuss the application, and may request additional information as needed to come to a decision.
CARE4BCS may also require verification of the conformation or medical condition of the dog and/or review of veterinary charges through direct inspection by an individual appointed by CARE4BCS.
A photo of the dog must be made available in print or scanned format before CARE4BCS will begin discussing your application. If we do not receive a photo within 10 days (excluding weekends and holidays) from receipt of your application, your case will be closed and no further action taken. This photo is primarily for documentation purposes but may be used for promotional or fundraising activities.
Any documentation (invoices, estimates, etc.) requested by CARE4BCS must be received within 10 days from the date it was requested. Failure to provide the requested items within 10 days will cause the current application to be placed in a "closed" status and no further action will be taken.
If CARE4BCS approves the requested funding; the check will be released after receipt of a summary of the dog's rescue story by the applicant for use on the CARE4BCS website. Failure to provide the summary within 10 days (excluding weekends and holidays) from the date it was requested will cause the current application to be placed in a "closed" status and no further action will be taken.
If CARE4BCS agree to supply the requested funds, there are two ways in which payment will be provided:

A check will be signed by the Treasurer of CARE4BCS and mailed to the applicant. Bills for the medical treatment must be provided to the Treasurer before the check is issued; the check will reimburse, in whole or in part, the expenses billed by the organization or veterinarian providing the medical procedure. In some cases an individual may be reimbursed for verified prior medical treatment expenditures (receipts required).
In those instances where there is a vet bill pending, or cases where we pre-approve a medical procedure, CARE4BCS can send a check directly to the veterinary office or make arrangements to pay the veterinary office directly via use of the CARE4BCS Credit Card.

If the dog is not approved for funding from CARE4BCS the applicant will be contacted by letter or electronic mail, providing an explanation for the denial and offering possible alternatives to the requesting party.
The applicant will be responsible for supervising final decisions on medical treatment, follow-up, fostering, spaying or neutering, and adoption. Proof of neutering or spaying must be sent to CARE4BCS when that procedure has been completed.
The applicant must agree to stay in periodic contact with CARE4BCS while treatment is ongoing and for a period of at least one year following completion of treatment.
In addition, information on rehoming of the dog should be provided to CARE4BCS, including the name and address of the adopting person(s). Any necessary follow-up treatment information should be provided to CARE4BCS for the duration of the life of the dog, and CARE4BCS must be notified of the death of the dog and cause of death. The above information may be used to gather and maintain pertinent medical information about the Border Collie breed.
CARE4BCS may vote to waive or delay any of the above requirements in the case of a pressing emergency situation. In those rare emergency cases when a vote is taken prior to our receiving a photo of the BC or BCX, no funds will be issued until a photo has been received. If the vote to fund has passed, and the photo shows a dog which does not meet our guidelines, the approval for funding may be withdrawn.
Failure of the applicant to comply with all rules and contingencies set forth by this organization shall result in forfeiture on demand of all funds granted by CARE4BCS, Inc. Should such situation lead to a legal process, applicant is responsible for all costs, including any and all attorney fees and court costs to recover said funds.
CARE4BCS, Inc., reserves the right to refuse funding to any applicant who has previously failed to comply with all the rules and contingencies set forth by this organization.

Application Procedures

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