Pet care can be expensive in Michigan. Here’s a list of sites and resources to bring down the cost of pet care in your area!
Low-Cost Vaccinations and Veterinary Care
Humane Society of West Michigan
Are you looking for affordable vaccines without paying for fancy veterinary prices? The Humane Society of West Michigan can help you out. Check out their website for details on how to qualify. Other services are also available.
Michigan Humane
Here’s another great resource when looking for affordable vaccinations. The best part is that everyone qualifies for their great prices. Be sure to check their availability.
Kalamazoo Humane Society
Sometimes pet care is about more than vaccines. Kalamazoo Humane Society has a wide variety of services available from cone collars to flea prevention. They aim to provide affordable prices for all their customers.
All About Animals
Dental Cleaning is an important part of your animal’s health. The Warren and Flint locations of All About Animals include lots of dental services. Need something else? Check out your local All About Animals clinic to see a list of services provided in your area.
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Get Help with Pet Food
Check out these amazing community resources. Many of them let you use your Bridge Card to qualify!
Grand Rapids Area
Pleasant Hearts Pet Food Pantry offers free food for your pet. Food is given out every other Saturday. Check the schedule here. Also in the area, the Humane Society of West Michigan provides a program called Kibble Konnection to residents who qualify for low-income status. Your pet must be owned for six months before applying.
Detroit Area
In the Detroit area, New Beginnings Animal Rescue is accepting applications for their Pet Food Pantry to get food for your cat. They love those furry felines! Michigan Humane also has its own Pet Pantry Program for cats and dogs with multiple locations. Download the registration form here.
Kalamazoo
The Kalamazoo Humane Society offers free pet food for local residents. Bring an ID card and register on your first visit. No income requirements!
Bay County
In Bay County, the Humane Society has a Pet Food Pantry located at the Salvation Army.
Huron Valley
Plymouth and Anne Arbor residents can check out The Humane Society of Huron Valley. Become a member and get supplemental food for up to 5 pets!
Grand Traverse County
For residents in this beautiful area HOPE (Helping Owners with Pet Expenses) is a great place to get help. To find out if you qualify click here.
Crawford County
Older residents of Crawford County can check out their Pet Assistance Program, this is only for residents over age 60. They even offer boarding expenses in case you need to stay in a nursing home or hospital.
Highland
Click on the website, then scroll down to find the Curbside Pantry hours in Highland. They know how important your pet is to you and want to help you keep your pet home and fed.
Get Help with Spay or Neuter Costs
Going through hard times it can be easy to put off the cost of spaying or neutering your pet. But most pet assistance programs require your pet to be fixed before getting food or veterinary services. Here are some resources that can make it more affordable!
Pets in Need
In West Michigan, Pets in Need helps with spay services that have become too complicated for you to afford. They have strict income guidelines, but they do accept CareCredit. And you’ll need to contact them directly through their website or email.
Paws of Michigan
The popular V-Snap program in Taylor is currently suspended but check back soon to see if funding is available for your pet.
Kalamazoo Humane Society
The Kalamazoo Humane Society offers low-cost spay and neuter services for your pet cheaper than going to your local vet clinic. Want to add on microchipping or vaccines? They’ve got you covered.
All About Animals
All About Animals has low rates for your pet’s operation. Not enough? Contact them to see if you qualify for an even lower price. They have multiple locations in the greater Detroit area.
CSnip
Places like CSnip can seem expensive. But did you know they offer reduced prices when there’s a need? When you call to make an appointment ask about their low-income options.
Anthony
Wednesday 13th of March 2024
I live in northern Michigan and there's only one vet within 50 miles of me and they are so expensive, people here mostly put their own pets down if they get sick because they can't afford thousands for a vet, my husky has ear problem and ingrown nail it would be a couple hundred just to see the vet and I really need help..
Anthony
Wednesday 13th of March 2024
@Kim, I agree. I'm in northern Michigan and cannot find help. The vet clinics here are so expensive because there's no competition, so if your not wealthy your pets pay the price.
Catherine Marucci
Monday 5th of February 2024
Hi. If the resources above are not helpful, it may be worth calling 211 to see if there is anything else they know of in your area.
Robin Lloyd
Thursday 21st of September 2023
I’ve tried to get help with an abandoned senior Lab… no one will accept her, something’s wrong with her & everywhere I’ve called won’t help or take her. What am I supposed to do to help her with a $640 SSI Check? I’ve been in a power wheelchair for decades, broke my back a few months ago, l’m non-surgical & care for my stroked wheelchair bound hubby!
Catherine Marucci
Friday 22nd of September 2023
Hi. Have you tried 211 and The Humane Society? Sometimes they can offer suggestions.
Kathy Harding
Wednesday 13th of September 2023
Are there any reduced or free vet services for my senior dog? In W. Michigan/Kent County? I'm on Social security disability & on a strict low income now and trying to find a veterinarian is hard.
Catherine Marucci
Thursday 14th of September 2023
Hi. If the options above are not helpful in your case, it may be worth calling 211 or your local Humane Society to see if there is anything else they can suggest.