How SCARF can defray the cost

Below is information on how SCARF can help you with the expenses of participating in one of our sponsored research studies.

Mailing costs*

To supply either a blood or tissue (tumor) sample for Foundation funded research, the owner may choose either method below:

  • SCARF will provide a tax credit letter to the donor as a deduction for their taxes for the expense of the sample mailing.

  • SCARF will provide reimbursement of the costs for mailing the sample to Foundation funded research institution ($50 cap).

Cost of medical procedures*

To supply either a blood or tissue (tumor) sample for Foundation funded research, the owner may choose either method below:

  • SCARF will provide a tax credit letter to the donor for the full expense of the medical procedure as a deduction for their taxes.

  • SCARF will reimburse the owner for providing a sample for Foundation funded research ($100 cap).

Assistance to local regional clubs/specialties for collection events*

Should clubs wish to run a collection event to assist their members in participating in SCARF sponsored research, the Foundation will provide reimbursement for:

  • Cost of a medical tech ($200 cap)

  • All sample shipping costs if a grant has no money available for that expense.

  • Cost of a medical procedure for each Samoyed involved - example: venapuncture for a blood sample draw

  • A minimum of 5 dogs must be collected.

Note: A separate collection event run by a local club and sponsored by SCARF is covered by SCARF insurance.

* For all of the above, receipts must be provided to the SCARF treasurer.

E-mail: Treasurer