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Pay it Forward Outreach (PIF) is a low-cost clinic dedicated to assisting pet owners attain vaccinations and basic treatment for their pets. We provide services to pet owners who may not otherwise afford veterinary care, but everyone is welcome at our clinic. Although the cost is less, quality, compassion and individual care is not sacrificed.
We also have our "Black Cat Food Bank" on site to assist pet owners that may need help with dog or cat food. When available, we have pet food, toys, bowls, collars, ect. Volunteers help in this area from 10-4 Mon. Tues. Wed. Thur. and Fri. . Donations of any of the above items are always welcome to help us assist families in need.
We are not a full service clinic, which is one of the reasons we are able to keep costs low, we have less overhead than a full service clinic. Services we offer include:
We do not currently have the ability to take radiographs (x-rays), do surgery, sedate or anesthetize. Therefore, treatment which requires a pet to be stabilized (example; requires oxygen, overnight hospital stay and medications administered through an IV catheter), injury/illness requiring radiographs or ultrasound, blood work in which results are needed in less than 24 hours or an aggressive pet who needs to be sedated for treatment requires a referral to a full-service clinic or an emergency veterinary facility.
We understand the important role pets play in the lives of our clients. The human-animal bond is special and does not change just because financial challenges do. We assist pet owners by keeping vaccinations up-to-date and treating minor conditions/ailments in a cost-effective and high quality manner. Pay It Forwards' philosophy is that keeping pets up-to-date on vaccinations reduces the likelihood of costly treatment your pet may require in the future.
Feel free to explore our website, or visit us at our Facebook page and like/follow us to continue to see updated stories, pictures ect. If you have any questions, concerns or comments you may submit them through the message portion of this website, email us at pifanimaloutreach@gmail.com, Facebook page, or phone us.
We also have an after hours and weekend answering service. Call our clinic number at (231) 799-1074 and Bluepearl Emergency Contact in Grand Rapids will take the message, or direct you with any emergency first aid for your animal. Bluepearl's website is bluepearlvet.com, or call them in Grand Rapids at (616) 284-5300.
Pay It Forward is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization that relies on donations so we can continue to help families and their pets that may not otherwise be able to provide the necsssary or life saving treatment required. If you would like to donate, please click the donate button at the bottom of this page. This will take you to our paypal account, which accepts credit cards. Doing so is a tax deductable contribution. Thank you, and we appreciate any amount you feel you can donate.
We also have our "Black Cat Food Bank" on site to assist pet owners that may need help with dog or cat food. When available, we have pet food, toys, bowls, collars, ect. Volunteers help in this area from 10-4 Mon. Tues. Wed. Thur. and Fri. . Donations of any of the above items are always welcome to help us assist families in need.
We are not a full service clinic, which is one of the reasons we are able to keep costs low, we have less overhead than a full service clinic. Services we offer include:
- Vaccinations for dogs, cats, ferrets, and other exotics can be done during our walk-in vaccination hours of 10-12 on Mon. Wed. and Fri. or you can call for an appointment if unable to come in during these hours, an appointment is required if your pet has any medical issues
- In-house testing for heartworm, feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), fecal analysis, urinalysis, parvo virus testing, ear cytology, as well as other testing
- Blood work tests are sent to an outside lab with results in 24-36 hours
- Treatment for urinary system infections, skin infections, allergies, worms/parasites, ear infections, thyroid disease and other minor infections/conditions/ailments
We do not currently have the ability to take radiographs (x-rays), do surgery, sedate or anesthetize. Therefore, treatment which requires a pet to be stabilized (example; requires oxygen, overnight hospital stay and medications administered through an IV catheter), injury/illness requiring radiographs or ultrasound, blood work in which results are needed in less than 24 hours or an aggressive pet who needs to be sedated for treatment requires a referral to a full-service clinic or an emergency veterinary facility.
We understand the important role pets play in the lives of our clients. The human-animal bond is special and does not change just because financial challenges do. We assist pet owners by keeping vaccinations up-to-date and treating minor conditions/ailments in a cost-effective and high quality manner. Pay It Forwards' philosophy is that keeping pets up-to-date on vaccinations reduces the likelihood of costly treatment your pet may require in the future.
Feel free to explore our website, or visit us at our Facebook page and like/follow us to continue to see updated stories, pictures ect. If you have any questions, concerns or comments you may submit them through the message portion of this website, email us at pifanimaloutreach@gmail.com, Facebook page, or phone us.
We also have an after hours and weekend answering service. Call our clinic number at (231) 799-1074 and Bluepearl Emergency Contact in Grand Rapids will take the message, or direct you with any emergency first aid for your animal. Bluepearl's website is bluepearlvet.com, or call them in Grand Rapids at (616) 284-5300.
Pay It Forward is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization that relies on donations so we can continue to help families and their pets that may not otherwise be able to provide the necsssary or life saving treatment required. If you would like to donate, please click the donate button at the bottom of this page. This will take you to our paypal account, which accepts credit cards. Doing so is a tax deductable contribution. Thank you, and we appreciate any amount you feel you can donate.
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Want to help us help others? Contact us about volunteering or make a donation. Every little bit helps.
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