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Financial resources

 Financial Resources for Pet Parents   

Care Credit

Credit card for those who qualify 

Credit account for veterinary services, including routine and emergency care; accepted at most vet providers. Allows you to finance care at no interest for the promotional period, minimum of 6 months.

ScratchPay

Payment plan for those who qualify 

No- or low-interest payment plans for vet care which does not affect your credit. Apply online. 

Wells Fargo Health Advantage

Credit card for vet/health expenses

Credit card to be used for vet and health expenses. Accepted only at select providers, info on site. 

Crowdfunding sites

 Crowdfunding Sites for Vet Care   

Waggle

Help getting donors for vet care

Crowdfunding for vet care expenses. Must have veterinarian estimate. Site helps to solicit donations and sometimes provides grants. Vets are paid directly.

GoFundMe

Crowdfunding Site

Create fundraisers for vet care and share with friends & family.

Facebook Fundraising

Create a fundraiser on social media

Create a personal fundraiser for vet care and share on social media. 

Grants - general sick/injured

 Grants for Vet care - General Sick/Injured   

The Pet Fund

One-time grants for care

Grant program for pet parents who need assistance with non-urgent, non-basic vet care such as cancer treatment, chronic diseases, eye treatments, etc. Wait list for assistance.

Frankie's Friends

One-time grants for care

This program is designed to help with the treatment of emergency and specialty medical conditions where the dog or cat would otherwise suffer, be euthanized, or relinquished without proper veterinary care.

The Mosby Foundation

Assistance with dogs

The Mosby Foundation is organized exclusively for charitable purposes to assist in the care for critically sick, injured, abused and neglected dogs through financial support and public education. Dog must be altered.

Paws 4 A Cure

Assistance with vet care costs

Financial assistance for non-routine vet care for all illnesses & injuries. Pet parents must provide proof of hardship.

Violet's Friends

Assistance with vet care costs

Offers financial assistance for urgent or critical veterinary care, surgeries, therapies or mobility solutions that are too costly for pet parents.

For the Love of Alex

Assistance with vet care costs

Provides emergency funding for life-saving veterinary care of low-income families.

HOPE Fund

Help for low-income pet parents

HOPE fund by helps income qualified pet parents during veterinary emergencies at VCA, BluePearl and Banfield hospitals. Contact your the Practice Manager at your local VCA, BluePearl, or Banfield. 

Bond's Fund

Assistance with ophthalmology costs

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F&VHP

Friends & Vets Helping Pets

Assists families with financial limitations to pay for vet expenses necessary to save a pet’s life. Aid is intended as a supplement to resources. Applicants must be prepared to show financial need.

Red Rover - Urgent Care

Assistance with vet care costs

Provides financial assistance, resources, and emotional support for owners struggling when pets are in life-threatening situations. Average grant is around $250, and is intended to fill a gap in funding keeping a pet from care.

Oscar's Cause

Assistance with vet care costs

Helps animals get appropriate medical care. They offer vet bill assistance for both emergency and non-emergency situations, as well as life essentials, moving costs, etc. 

Help A Pet

Assistance with vet care costs

Providing grants for vet care. Recipients must make under $20,000 for individuals or $40,000 for families. 

Brown Dog Fund

One-time grants for care

Assistance with securing and paying for affordable veterinary treatment as well as guidance for affordable options. 

Bow Wow Buddies

Dog urgent care assistance

Nonprofit organization dedicated to helping sick and injured dogs by funding urgent medical care and aiding with veterinary bills for serious conditions. Can apply for assistance up to 30 days after.

Hope Mending Hearts

Assistance with vet care costs

Help animals who need immediate veterinary care to survive. The typical grant is $100 to $200.

Onyx & Breezy Foundation

Assistance with vet care costs

Offering help to pets of individuals where medical hardship is present and helping pets of veterans suffering from PTSD.

Molly's Hope

Assistance with vet care costs

Provides the necessary financial assistance for emergency medical treatment in efforts to prevent financially driven euthanasia. Typical grants are $300-400.

Poodle Angels

Help with vet care costs for poodles

Helps families pay for the medical, surgical and emergency care for their beloved poodles.

Grants - cancer

Cancer Specific Financial Assistance   

The Magic Bullet Fund

Assistance with pet cancer treatment

Provides fundraising assistance for certain kinds of cancer for dogs & cats whose families cannot afford the full cost of treatment.

Zeus Oncology Fund

Assistance with dog cancer treatment

Will assist with cancer treatment expenses for dogs. Must be spayed/neutered and rescued.

Live Like Roo

Assistance with pet cancer treatment

Provides fundraising assistance for certain kinds of cancer for dogs & cats whose families cannot afford the full cost of treatment. Also sends out care packages for doggy cancer victims.

Emma's Foundation

Assistance with dog cancer treatment

Raises funds for dogs who due to the owner’s/caretaker’s financial constraints, would not be able to have or complete cancer treatment without assistance. Assistance is based on proven financial need. NH & FL only.

JLACF

Assistance with pet cancer treatment

Joshua Louis Animal Cancer Fund provides financial assistance grants to family-owned pets in need of lifesaving veterinary oncology care whose caregivers cannot afford the full cost of treatment. 

 Other Condition-Specific Financial Assistance 

Tipper & Squirt Care for Cushings

Assistance with Cushing's disease

Financially aids families who are struggling to pay their dogs' medical costs associated with canine Cushing’s.

Deaf Dog Action Fund

Assistance with deaf dogs 

Financial assistance to help offset "extraordinary" medical expenses incurred by the owners/fosters of newly-placed deaf dogs. 

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Diabetic Cats in Need

Assistance with Diabetes

Assistance with costs for diabetes tests and insulin to keep diabetic cats in their homes when the finances of managing the illness become an issue. 

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Deaf Dog Action Fund

Assistance with deaf dogs 

Financial assistance to help offset "extraordinary" medical expenses incurred by the owners/fosters of newly-placed deaf dogs. 

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Grants - other conditions

Senior Pet Financial Assistance   

Frosted Faces Foundation

Assistance with senior pet expenses

Provide veterinary care that is required to maintain and enhance the quality of life for senior animals. Can also help with food, supplies, training, grooming, pet deposits, emergency boarding, fence repairs, and impound fees.

Grants - senior pets
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