I. Owned cats and dogs are eligible for PetFix low-cost surgeries if:

1. The owner, or the owner's children living in the home, demonstrates eligibility for one of the following government assistance programs identified through the PetsOhio grant program:

• Low-income housing assistance under the "United States Housing Act of 1937," 42 U.S.C.A. 1437f, as amended, known as the federal section 8 housing program

• The Ohio works first program established by Chapter 5107. of the Revised Code

• Title XIX of the "Social Security Act," 49 Stat. 620 (1935), 42 U.S.C.A. 301, as amended, known as the medical assistance program or Medicaid, provided by the department of job and family services under Chapter 5111. of the Revised Code

• A program or law administered by the United States department of veterans' affairs or veterans' administration for any service-connected disability

• The food stamp program established under the "Food Stamp Act of 1977," 91 Stat. 958, 7 U.S.C.A. 2011, as amended, administered by the department of job and family services under section 5101.54 of the Revised Code

• The "special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children" established under the "Child Nutrition Act of 1966," 80 Stat. 885, 42 U.S.C. 1786, as amended, administered by the department of health under section 3701.132 of the Revised Code

• Supplemental security income under Title XVI of the "Social Security Act," 86 Stat. 1475 (1972), 42 U.S.C.A. 1383, as amended

2. The income of the owner's family does not exceed 150% of the federal poverty guidelines. Annual income should not exceed:
   
   

   Single Person	16,245	Family of Five	38,685
   Family of Two	21,855	Family of Six	44,295
   Family of Three	27,465	Family of Seven	49,905
   Family of Four	33,075	Family of Eight	55,515

Clients who cannot demonstrate proof of eligibility for public assistance and seek to qualify on the basis of income will be asked to complete a form stating total family income and present pay stubs or W-2 forms as documentation.

3. C. They are recommended by a veterinarian in private practice (occasionally a good client may fall upon temporary hard times; if a veterinarian feels that their client is in need and does not yet have proof of need, PetFix will provide service to that client following communication from that client's veterinarian.)

II.  Feral cats in managed colonies are eligible for PetFix low-cost surgeries without regard to the income level of the caregiver.

Generally, the easiest ways for people to show proof are by showing a Medicaid Card or by obtaining a Letter of Eligibility from their local welfare office.