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The Maple Ridge Angel Fund

Your pet's health shouldn't depend on your wallet. The Angel Fund helps local families afford medically necessary care when they need it most, and every dollar stays right here in our community.

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100%

of donations stay right here at Maple Ridge, helping pets in the Hickory Flat community.

$5-7k

raised each year by neighbors, clients, and friends who round up or give online.

501(c)(3)

Donations run through the myBalto Foundation, so every gift is tax deductible.

Why It Exists

No Family Should Face That Choice

Some of the hardest moments in veterinary medicine happen when a treatable pet meets an impossible bill. The Angel Fund exists so love, not money, decides what happens next:

For Families Who'd Do Anything

The fund supports pet parents who would move mountains for their pet but have run out of options.

Medically Necessary Care Only

Funds go to treatments that save lives and end suffering, never cosmetic procedures.

Every Dollar Stays Local

Donations live in a dedicated Maple Ridge account and only help pets in our own community.

Inspired by a Hero

The myBalto Foundation was founded by a veterinarian and named for Balto, the sled dog who helped deliver life-saving medicine in 1925.

Young couple and their dog enjoying more time together thanks to the Maple Ridge Angel Fund
More time together
From Gift to Rescue

How the Angel Fund Works

Simple, transparent, and personal, from the moment you give to the moment a pet gets help:

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Donations Build the Fund

Online gifts and round-ups at checkout accumulate in a dedicated Maple Ridge account.

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Dr. Marrinson Reviews Each Request

She personally reviews requests from families who have exhausted other options like CareCredit and ScratchPay.

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Help Arrives Fast

Approved funds deposit within 2 to 3 business days, because sick pets can't wait.

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Care Gets Delivered

Every dollar goes toward medically necessary treatment for a pet in our community.

The Story Behind myBalto

The myBalto Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that partners with veterinary hospitals to create hospital-specific Angel Funds. It was founded by a veterinarian and inspired by Balto, the sled dog who helped carry life-saving serum through an Alaskan blizzard in 1925.

Need Help Right Now?

If you're a current Maple Ridge client facing financial hardship, talk to our front desk or Dr. Marrinson. Getting started is as simple as creating a free myBalto account, and we'll walk you through it.

Young woman playing with her cat at sunset, a moment made possible by community support
Every sunset earned
Maple Ridge Animal Hospital building, home of the Angel Fund
Help lives here
Ways to Give

Every Gift Helps a Neighbor's Pet

There's no wrong way to be someone's angel:

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Donate online through the secure myBalto page
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Round up your invoice at checkout
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Give once or whenever you're able
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You don't need to be a client to donate
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Every gift is tax deductible through the 501(c)(3)
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100% stays right here at Maple Ridge
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Small round-ups add up to saved lives
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Sharing this page with a friend helps too

Make a Donation

Common Questions

Angel Fund FAQs

What is the Maple Ridge Angel Fund?
The Maple Ridge myBalto Angel Fund is a dedicated financial assistance program for pets in our community facing medical hardship. It exists because your pet's health shouldn't depend on your wallet, and it's powered by the myBalto Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that partners with veterinary hospitals to create hospital-specific Angel Funds.
How do I apply for help from the Angel Fund?
If you're a current Maple Ridge client facing financial hardship, talk to our front desk or Dr. Marrinson to begin the process, which starts with creating a free myBalto account. Requests are personally reviewed for families who have exhausted other options like CareCredit and ScratchPay, and approved funds deposit within 2 to 3 business days.
Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes. Donations go through the myBalto Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so gifts are tax deductible. You can give online through the secure donation page or round up your invoice at checkout during a visit.
Does my donation stay local?
Yes, 100% of donations stay right here at Maple Ridge in a dedicated account, helping pets in the Hickory Flat community. You don't need to be a client to give.
What does the Angel Fund cover?
The fund covers medically necessary treatments only. It doesn't cover cosmetic procedures such as ear cropping or tail docking. Every request is reviewed to make sure funds go where they save lives.

Be Someone's Angel

A few dollars rounded up at checkout or a gift from anywhere in the world can be the reason a neighbor's pet gets to come home.

Make a Donation
or call (770) 520-8700