Every pet deserves a chance, just like Stevie did.
The Stevie Fund puts up to $2,000 a month towards Kiwi pets' vet bills. Nominations open Wednesday 4 November. Pop your email in and we'll let you know the moment they do.
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Why Stevie
A fund in memory of our ambassador
Stevie was Dr Becs' much loved dog and the face of Vetpost for years. As a young pup she needed vet care to get her chance at a happy life, and she got it.
We lost Stevie five years ago, and we still miss her every day. The Stevie Fund is how we keep her story going: helping other Kiwi families when a vet bill lands at the worst possible time.
How it works
Two pets helped every month
Nominate your pet
From 4 November, tell us your pet's story and upload a recent vet bill or estimate.
Friends and family vote
Share your pet's page. Anyone can vote with their email address, once per round.
Two pets are chosen
Dr Becs chooses one pet and your votes choose the People's Choice. Each gets up to $1,000 towards their vet bill.
A new round every month
Rounds close at 8pm NZT on the last day of each month, then it all starts again.
Which vet bills count
The basics
Bills that count
- From a New Zealand vet clinic
- Dated no more than 90 days before voting closes for that round
- For treatment already done, or treatment booked within 30 days after the round closes
- The part your pet insurance doesn't cover, like your excess
Bills that don't
- Any amount your insurance pays
- Elective procedures, like desexing, routine vaccinations and checkups, cosmetic procedures, and breeding or pregnancy care, unless Dr Becs decides it's medically needed
Be the first to know
We'll email you as soon as nominations open on Wednesday 4 November.
Questions? Email stevie@vetpost.co.nz
The Stevie Fund is run by The Vet Post Charitable Trust (CC62101) and funded by donations from Vetpost. Full terms will be published when nominations open.
WHY IT’S CALLED THE STEVIE FUND
A PUP NOBODY WAS GOING TO PAY FOR
In 2012, a ranger from the local Aboriginal community carried a six week old pup into Dr Becs’ clinic in Broome, Western Australia. She’d been attacked by another dog. She had no owner, and no one to pay for her care.
Dr Becs gave her a chance anyway. A drip, a splint, weeks of physio and ocean swims in a little lifejacket later, Stevie ran into her arms on all four legs. She never left.
The Stevie Fund gives that same chance to Kiwi pets, one every month.
Our Vetpost Ambassador
Stevie
Rescued by Dr Becs as a six-week-old pup in 2012, Stevie spent her life by our side with those great big ears and an attitude to match. She’s helping us celebrate our birthday and the reason we do what we do.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Nominating and voting are free, and no purchase is needed.
Yes. We’ll email the owner to ask if they’re happy to go ahead. Nothing goes public until they say yes.
Bills dated this current month or last month, already paid or still owing.
The top 3 pets by votes and 2 pets picked by Dr Becs make the shortlist. Dr Becs chooses one pet each month.
The Stevie Fund is funded by The Vetpost Charitable Trust.
The pet’s photo, name, age, town and story. We never publish contact details or vet bill.