Franke Fund

Our community is very fortunate to have the Franke Fund Loan, established by Robert Franke, a dedicated pet lover from La Crosse, Wisconsin who granted the Coulee Region Humane Society the funds to help dog and cat owners with emergency vet care. Throughout the years, his generosity has helped hundreds of pets get the care they need. Because it is a loan it must be paid back, funds available for this assistance program relies solely on clients paying their loans back in a timely manner.

Franke Fund Guidelines

  • Maximum awarded amount is $200, ideally the client pays half and CRHS pays half.

  • This is a loan from CRHS and thus must be paid back repayment plans can be set up in increments the client can comfortably afford.

  • Applicants cannot be approved for additional funds until original loan is paid off, even if the full amount was not used initially.

  • Assists with covering emergency or immediate medical need only – does not cover routine vet care including but not limited to: annual vaccinations, flea/tick preventative, dental cleanings, and grooming.

  • Does not cover euthanasia if the prognosis is not good.

  • Franke Fund does not pay more than $60 for an exam; the client is responsible for paying the vet directly for any exam fee cost beyond $60.

  • Does not cover services that have already been rendered.

  • There are no residential or income requirements to apply for the Franke Fund.

How To Apply

click here to apply for franke fund assistance

Please email completed application to: frontdesk@couleehumane.com.