Resources
Services for Seniors, Military, and Disabled Pets and People Adopt an AnimalMake a DonationSpay/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.
Animal Assistance League of Orange County
This program 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
Boydston Senior Foundation
Applicants must be 65 years old or permanently disabled, and must demonstrate financial need for assistance in providing veterinary care for their pet.
https://www.animalhealthfoundation.org/how-we-help/mary-edna-boydston-fund.html
Dogs on Deployment
provide financial aid to military and veteran members who are facing financial difficulty regarding their pets’ care. Grants can be used for emergency treatment or care, S/N, and other purposes as approved
https://www.dogsondeployment.org/
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/
Handicapped Pets Foundation
donate wheelchairs to pets in need
Orange County Animal Allies
financially assists low-income Orange County pet owners, such as the elderly and disabled, through their Animal Relief Fund (ARF). Their voucher program helps pet owners by offering discounts for spay/neuter surgeries.
https://www.ocanimalallies.org/our-programs/arf-animal-relief-fund/
Paws LA
provides services to assist low-income seniors, veterans and people living with HIV/AIDS keep and care for their pets
Voice for the Animals Foundation
(310) 392-5153
The Helping Friends program gives seniors, people with disabilities, terminal illnesses, and individuals on fixed incomes the extra support they need to care for their animals.