Enrollment
About Enrollment
Enrollees at the Stevenson Companion Animal Life-Care Center (SCALC) include dogs and cats. We encourage prospective clients to visit the center and speak with us to learn more about the benefits of long-term pet care and how to set up an endowment for your pet. Please let us know in advance so that the director of the center or a representative will be available to talk with you.
An enrollment fee* of 5% of the endowment requirement is due at the time of enrollment. The minimum endowment requirements vary depending on the age of the owner at the time of the enrollment. For specific information about enrollment, please contact us. Enrollment fees are non-refundable.
*Enrollment fees are not considered a charitable gift for tax purposes.
Large Animal & Bird Enrollment Moratorium
Due to our current limited space for large animals and birds, the staff recommended, and the advisory board approved, a temporary moratorium on large animal and bird enrollments effective Feb. 1, 2018. We are working with the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and Texas A&M University to develop new and larger facilities, which will allow us to re-open large animal and bird enrollment.
Endowment Information
The minimum endowment to secure enrollment in the Stevenson Companion Animal Life-Care Center depends upon the age of the youngest owner at the time of enrollment. The endowment required for each animal can be established by bequest through a will or trust or can be fully paid up at the time of enrollment with a considerable discount. There is no enrollment fee required with a paid-up endowment. Both options are outlined below.
| Age | Minimum Endowment by Bequest | Minimum Amount for Paid-up Endowment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 39 | $150,000 | $75,000 |
| 40 – 49 | $125,000 | $75,000 |
| 50 – 59 | $100,000 | $75,000 |
| 60 – 69 | $85,000 | $75,000 |
| 70+ | $75,000 | $75,000 |
Only the portion of the endowment in excess of that required for the care of the animal for the remainder of its life in the center’s program may qualify as a tax deduction. Donors should consult their own counsel regarding tax implications.
