What is Bond’s Fund?
Bond’s Fund was created by the H/3 Foundation, in partnership with Frankie’s Friends, with a simple goal in mind — to provide companion animals and their families with the resources to access the best eye care and ophthalmology services.
Why Did H/3 Start Bond’s Fund?
“Bond’s Fund” got its name from a gentle, male black tuxedo cat named “Bond.” Bond was found in a dumpster when he was 14 years old with a number of health complications, some of which led to a serious eye condition. But because he was fortunate enough to be able to receive specialized treatment, Bond lived out his remaining years in comfort.
Because many families do not have access to the same specialists or financial good fortune that Bond had, we established Bond’s Fund in partnership with Frankie’s Friends. The Fund assists families willing to provide caring homes for animals with access to high-quality veterinary eye care.
How Can Bond’s Fund Help Your Dog, Cat or Other Companion Animal?
Bond’s Fund, managed by Frankie’s Friends, provides grants to assist with the cost of specialty eye care for pets whose families cannot afford the full cost of treatment. Financial support may be given to families who demonstrate requisite financial need and whose pets would have a good prognosis for long-term recovery to a normal quality of life.
Bond’s Fund financial assistance is used specifically for the treatment of ophthalmic conditions, and does not cover primary or preventative care, diagnostic testing, the initial exam, or ongoing monthly medications.
Frankie's Friends does not reimburse for payments already made and will not consider reimbursement situations of any kind. All payments are made directly to the treating veterinarian and never to an individual.
If you are interested in applying for assistance from Bond’s Fund, you will need to have your pet seen and assessed by a licensed veterinary ophthalmologist. To find a licensed veterinary ophthalmologist in your area, click HERE.
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A BOND FUND HAPPY TAIL!
Frankie’s Friends Bond’s Fund helped Dinkiss receive emergency eye surgery due to glaucoma. This is a note from his family.
“Words cant thank you enough for helping our family!
Dinkiss was diagnosed with glaucoma, causing him to lose vision in his left eye. We could tell he was in pain because of the pressure. Dr Kaiser from Animal Eye Clinic of Spokane, said best option is to remove it. This was not in our budget or within our means that’s why our family is beyond grateful for the assistance and the chance to make many more joy-filled memories with dinkiss. The assistance from the Bond’s Fund is life changing for Dinkiss and our family. Without your generosity we would have had to relinquish Dinkiss so he could get the surgery he desperately needed, and deserved. From the bottom of our hearts THANK YOU!”