Spay/Neuter, Vaccination Clinics, Veterinary Financial Assistance
It could happen to anyone with a pet: You’ve always managed to give your pet the medical care she deserves, but because of unexpected circumstances, you’re faced with vet expenses that are far beyond your ability to afford them
No owner wants a pet to suffer because medical care is out of reach. Financial aid is out there, and there are steps you can take to cover an emergency vet bill.
The inclusion of a service, organization or program in this listing is not an endorsement or recommendation. We have no affiliation with any of the organizations or programs listed. We strongly suggest you evaluate each group and review carefully their policies and requirements before applying. Please also note that some of these programs require that the request be made prior to the animal being treated, and that most programs are limited in the amount they can grant for a specific request. Generally, grants are between $25 – 500, so it’s important to check with several sources and to also try to raise funds yourself.
Actors & Others: www.actorsandothers.com
Provides financial assistance for spay/neuter & medical care for your pet.
Sam Simon Foundation: https://ssfmobileclinic.org/
The Sam Simon Foundation offers free spay/neuter and medical surgeries for low-income families.
Frankie’s Friends: https://www.frankiesfriends.org/apply-for-assistance-3
Frankie’s Friends provides financial assistance for their pets’ veterinary care.
The Bow Wow Buddies Foundation: https://www.bowwowbuddies.com/
Bow Wow Buddies provides a financial grant to assist with urgent veterinary care.
Mosby Foundation: https://themosbyfoundation.org/
Mosby Foundation assists qualified low-income pet owners facing extenuating veterinary circumstances.
Onyx and Breezy Foundation: https://www.onyxandbreezy.org/
Onyx and Breezy Foundation provides financial assistance for medical care, pet food, and spay/neuter surgery.
FACE Foundation: https://face4pets.org/apply
Provides financial assistance to families that have exhausted all other options and are at risk of losing their pet.
Paws 4 a Cure: https://www.paws4acure.org/askforhelp.php
Paws 4 a Cure provides financial support grants for medical care for your pet.
The Pet Fund: https://thepetfund.com/
The Pet Fund provides financial assistance for complex veterinary care.
STARelief Pet Assistance: https://starelief.org/aid-a-pet-grant-application/
Provides financial assistance for medical care, boarding, spay/neuter services, and end-of-life services.
Molly’s Hope Email: [email protected]
Molly’s Hope provides financial assistance for emergency veterinary car for pets.
Red Rover: https://redrover.org/relief/urgent-care-grants/
Open Monday-Friday 9am-4pm, not always available. Available for households with combined income under $60,000 for urgent or life threatening issue. MUST have current diagnosis and treatment plan estimate from a veterinarian.
Banfield HOPE Funds: Contact your local Banfield hospital
HOPE Funds program offers financial assistance for income-qualified pet owners whose pet is suffering from an immediately life-threatening condition. Do not need to be an existing Banfield Pet Hospital® client.
Pets of the Homeless: https://petsofthehomeless.org
Assistance provided for routine and urgent care needs of homeless pet owners
H.E.L.P. (A Home For Every Living Pet): Call 310.521.0346 or email [email protected]
Provides financial assistance to adopters of L.A. City shelter animals that are sick, injured or elderly.
For the Love of Alex: https://www.fortheloveofalex.org/help-my-pet
Assistance with funding urgent medical care for dogs and cats. Including urgent veterinary care and pharmacy needs.
The following resources for pet care utilize your personal credit information to determine assistance eligibility
Care Credit:
Care Credit is a healthcare credit card designed for health and wellness needs for you, your family, and your pets.
Scratch Pay:
Scratch Pay is pet care financing in the form of a payment plan (installment loan) that helps you cover veterinary expenses for your pet.
Cherry:
https://withcherry.com/general-finder
Cherry is medical/veterinary care financing in the form of a payment plan (installment loan) that helps you cover veterinary expenses for your pet.
(You will need to search providers -> Veterinary -> Your Zip Code to see which local vets accept Cherry)
GoFundMe:
Crowdfunding platform for fundraising for pet needs, can be shared via phone or social media.