OurPawmise Operations Plan
OurPawmise is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit helping East Bay families access critical, non-routine, non-emergency veterinary care. We reduce the gap between treatment costs and what families can realistically afford by paying veterinarians directly on approved cases.
Our mission is to save and improve pet lives by providing financial support for vital veterinary care to pet owners in need, and empower families to manage their pets' healthcare costs proactively. We strive to ensure that companion animals receive necessary medical treatment regardless of their owners' income, eliminating "economic euthanasia," the heartbreaking choice to forgo treatment or euthanize a pet due to cost.
We envision a future where decisions about a pet's medical care are never made on the basis of cost. Every pet owner has access to resources for both urgent and long-term veterinary needs, and pet parents are equipped with knowledge to prevent health emergencies and plan financially for their animal's care. No companion animal suffers or is relinquished because their family cannot afford treatment.
Compassion and competence guide every step. We prioritize fair review, transparent communication, and collaboration with veterinary professionals. Every case is treated with the same care we would want for our own pets.
of pet owners would consider euthanizing their pet if faced with a costly illness they could not afford to treat. (Healthy Paws)
is enough for over half of owners to contemplate unnecessary euthanasia for a procedure that could save their pet's life. (Healthy Paws)
of pet owners who euthanized an animal cited the cost of treatment as the primary reason. (Healthy Paws)
These figures highlight a critical access gap: while pet insurance and personal savings offset some costs, they often fall far short for serious conditions. Our two programs, direct financial assistance and preventive education, address immediate crises and help prevent future ones.
All members are unpaid volunteers.
