Dog Care
Veterinary Financial Assistance
You Can Get Financial Help
With The Cost of Your Vet Bills
If your dog needs to see a veterinarian, please don’t let your dog suffer because the cost is an obstacle for you. If you need financial help with the vet bills there are many avenues that you can look to for help.
The very first thing you should do is check with your vet to see if they offer any kind of help, such as payment plans and special prices for those with low incomes.
Then you could check your area for low cost animal hospitals that offer payment plans and special prices for those with low incomes.
Next you can check with the local SPCA or humane organization. If all this fails check your yellow pages for any animal advocacy group in your area. Ask at each place you contact see if they can point you in the direction of someone who can help.
If you live in a city that has a university or college the offers a program in Veterinary Medicine, you can contact them as they often offer low-cost care because they provide veterinary care through their training programs.
Following is a (partial) list of organizations that may offer a good resource for various affordable options for veterinary care. EconomyDogCare.Com’s is providing this list simply as a courtesy. EconomyDogCare.Com makes every effort to keep the information on this ever-evolving list as current as possible. If you find broken link or think another organization should be added please let us know.
DISCLAIMER
By providing this list EconomyDogCare.Com does not imply their endorsement, their recommendation or their approval of any of the listed organizations. Part of this list was prepared from internet resources, as such for these sites, we don’t have information other than what shows on their website. When visiting these sites or for that matter any site, you should always investigate and make sure that they are a legitimate and sincere organization and that your qualify for their assistance.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Help-A-Pet A nationwide non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to the physically and mentally challenged, senior citizens and children of the working poor
IMOM (In Memory of Magic) An all volunteer charity dedicated to insuring that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged. Financial aid for life threatening emergencies — only!
Hearts United for Animals A national no-kill animal shelter
MaxFund A True No-Kill Shelter
AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association – Helping Pets Fund) Providing Veterinary Care for Pets in Need
Angels 4 Animals Helps pet owners with financial constraints not lose their sick or injured friends.
The Pet Fund A non-profit association that provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need veterinary care.
HandicappedPets.com A non-profit foundation that donates mobility equipment to pets in need.
NY SAVE (New York Save Animals In Vet nary Emergency) A publicly supported, philanthropic organization for any pet owner residing in and of the five boroughs in need of financial assistance for veterinary care.
CareCredit A credit card offering a personal line of credit for healthcare treatments and procedures for your entire family, including your pets.
UAN (United Animal Nations) The LifeLine Grant Program focuses on bringing animals out of crisis and strengthening the bond between people and animals. By providing funding to Good Samaritans, animal rescuers, non-profit organizations and pet owners.
PerseusFoundation.org The Perseus Foundation is cancer-specific
Cody’s Club - radiation treatments
Diabetic Pets Fund Diabetic Pets Fund
Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) Assistance for comprehensive needs of companion animals for low-income persons with HIV/AIDS and other disabling illnesses, as well as senior citizens.
Brown Dog Foundation Funding for life-threatening cases (sometimes limited to Tennessee residents)
Ashley’s Angel Fund Monetary assistance for veterinary care to dog owners whose pet is facing a life-threatening condition
Zach Memorial Fund (Canine Cancer, via Ashley’s Angel Fund) Monetary assistance for canine cancer treatments
Canine Cancer Awareness Monetary assistance for canine cancer treatments
The Magic Bullet Fund (Canine Cancer) Monetary assistance for canine cancer treatments
God’s Creatures Ministry Veterinarian Charity Monetary assistance for veterinary care to dog owners in need
AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association)
ACVO (American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists)
ACVS (American College of Veterinary Surgeons)
SPECIFIC TO A BREED OF DOG
Corgi Aid A grant committee decides on grants to help owners with Cardigan Welsh corgi’s, Pembroke Welsh corgi’s, or corgi mix’s.
LABMED A non-profit organization created to distribute financial aid rescued Labradors in need of medical attention.
Labrador Lifeline Provides funding to those who for valid reasons cannot provide the required help for a Labrador’s health condition.
Labrador Harbor Provides charitable funds to owners or rescues that directly benefit the immediate physical well-being of Labrador Retrievers
Pit Bull Rescue Central Provide medical treatment to needy Pit Bulls within certain guidelines
Special Needs Dobermans Provide assistance to eligible Doberman owners and rescuers
WestieMed, Inc. Distribute financial aid to owners of injured or ill rescue Westies
CANADA
The Farley Foundation, Ontario Assists seniors and disabled persons on limited incomes with the necessary treatment of their pets.
ACTSS The Animal Cancer Therapy Subsidization Society, Alberta A not-for-profit society dedicated to bringing affordable modern veterinary cancer treatment to veterinary cancer patients.
AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association – Helping Pets Fund) Providing Veterinary Care for Pets in Need
CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind) Helps to cover extraordinary veterinary expenses for working guide dogs.
UNITED KINGDOM
PDSA (People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals) Free veterinary care provided for owners who cannot afford private vet fees for those who live within the defined catchment area of a PDSA PetAid hospital or PetAid practice and are receiving financial help with their housing costs through either Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit.
