Last Act of Kindness
Assistance
The Last Act of Kindness Assistance / Grant is to help nonprofit organizations and private horse owners by providing financial assistance for the Last Act of Kindness to their suffering horse.
Available to private horse owners and nonprofits!
If your organization has been previously approved and returning for support you must fill out returning applicant grant form.
Returning Non Profit Needing Assistance
Application
Requirements: Humane euthanasia must be done by a licensed veterinarian, using an AAEP approved method of euthanasia. A public Facebook post must be posted (using Horse Plus Humane Society *Facebook template) acknowledging Horse Plus Humane Society for the financial assistance / grant for each horse. This post may be shared on to Horse Plus Humane Society's main Facebook page. A full, clear photo of each side of the horse (including ears, hooves, nose and tail) and face of the horse (3 photos total,) a minimum 10 second clear video of the horse, and a minimum 30 second interview video with appropriate background (horse trailer, rescued horses, etc) are required within 7 days of approval, upload instructions will be provided with grant approval. Horse Plus Humane Society reserves the right to request additional media if provided media is inadequate due to technical limitations or content.
Private Horse Owners Assistance: We pay the actual cost of the humane euthanasia, up to $150 per horse. We pay the funds directly to the Veterinarian. Horse Owners must fill out the Private Horse Owners Assistance Application below.
Non-profit: A $150 grant per horse paid directly to the nonprofit organization. Non-Profit must fill out the Nonprofit Grant Application below the private owner grant application. Reporting: A copy of the veterinarian invoice showing proof of humane euthanasia for each horse is required within 30 days.
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Example of Facebook Template Post
RIP [Horse's Name]
Sadly we had to say goodbye to sweet [Horse's Name.] He/she will always hold a special place in our heart.
We would like to thank Horse Plus Humane Society for their financial assistance for the Last Act of Kindness. It was the kindest option, and [Horse's Name] is no longer suffering or in pain.
(Organization Name: XXX)
State: XXX
This Last Act of Kindness program is available as funds allow, made possible by the support from our generous donors. You can help support this program and help us protect horses across the United States by making a donation.