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 for Animals
provides financial assistance for emergency medical procedures for those of limited income in the greater Los Angeles area
818-755-6045 or 818-755-6323
Animal Assistance League of Orange County
provides financial donations (when available) to low-income, elderly and disabled pet owners who need help with emergency and routine veterinary care.
(714) 893-4393
Animal Health Foundation
Offers financial aid for urgent medical procedures. Requests can only be made through your regular veterinarian
800-939-0936
www.animalhealthfoundation.net
AVRS (Affordable Vet Referral Service)
referral system to help pet owners find costly surgeries for less
714-206-4717
The Bow Wow Buddies Foundation
dedicated to helping sick and injured dogs by funding urgent medical care and aiding with veterinary bills for serious conditions
https://www.bowwowbuddies.com/
Brown Dog Foundation
for those who have no money immediately available for the care of cats and dogs that are sick or injured and would respond to treatment
https://www.browndogfoundation.org/
Care Credit
a healthcare credit card designed for your health and wellness needs for you, your entire family, and your pets
FACE Foundation
provides financial support to low-income families, senior citizens, veterans, military families, people experiencing homelessness, students, disabled individuals, and hard-working families who have exhausted all other options and are at risk of losing their pet
(858) 460-FACE
Friends and Vets Helping Pets
for applicants in financial need for their pet’s curable diseases such as tumors, broken bones, ambulatory care, expensive medication, or post-surgical prosthetics
https://friendsandvetshelpingpets.org/
Hope Mending Hearts
financial assistance grants so pet owners, Good Samaritans and rescuers can care for animals who need urgent veterinary care
http://www.hopemendinghearts.net/grant-process/
Molly’s Hope
provides financial assistance for emergency medical treatment in efforts to prevent financially driven euthanasia
https://www.mollyshope.org/application
Mosby Foundation
helps qualified limited-income pet parents facing extenuating veterinary circumstances
https://themosbyfoundation.org/
Onyx and Breezy Foundation
provides financial aid for medical treatment, medication, pet food, and spay and neuter surgeries with proof of low income/need
https://www.onyxandbreezy.org/
Paws 4 a Cure
provides small grants for dogs and cats with injuries and illnesses
The Pet Fund
provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals in the United States who need veterinary care for non-basic, non-urgent care such as cancer treatment, heart disease, chronic conditions, endocrine diseases, eye diseases, etc.
Pet Orphans
offers a program for individual rescuers that helps primarily with spay/neuter, vaccinations, and adoption events. They also have a Good Samaritan Fund to assist with medical emergencies, as funds are available.
Red Rover
provides funding for urgent veterinary care
Spay California
state-wide referral database designed to connect people with veterinary resources offering low-cost spay/neuter services
https://www.spaycalifornia.org/
Ruff
provides financial assistance for veterinary care and spay and neuter procedures when owners are unable to afford ithttps://www.ruffrescueca.org/
STARelief and Pet Assistance
provides financial assistance ranging between $100-500 for emergency medical care, emergency boarding or foster care, spay and neuter services, routine medical care, and end-of-life services
https://starelief.org/aid-a-pet-grant-application/
Waggle
crowdfunding platform for individuals and organizations lacking the funds to cover essential veterinary treatment.