We’ve found many free and low cost vet clinics and other low income pet assistance services across the state of Kansas! From veterinary care help to pet food banks, here’s a list of organizations that may be able to help you take care of your furry friends.
Free & Low Cost Veterinary Care
If your pet needs emergency or routine veterinary care, there are services that may be able to assist you.
United Way Plains provides help for homeless pets. If you are currently unhoused in Sedgwick County, you can contact a homeless shelter case manager to connect with this program. They may be able to help you with boarding fees while you’re in a shelter, as well as the cost of kennels, transportation, pet deposits or even minor veterinary care costs up to $200.
Pet telehealth options are another great way to save money over expensive veterinary visits. Many concerns and diagnoses can be managed in this way. For example, our sponsor JustAnswer has expert veterinarians available that can help answer your questions from the comfort of your own home!
Veterinary Care Grants are available from dozens of different organizations nationwide. Many of these grants are available to pets who live in Kansas, but we don’t want to repeat our entire list here. You’ll need to visit our list of nationwide veterinary care grants to find out what your pet may be eligible for.
Spay & Neuter Services
Spay-Neuter Kansas provides fast, easy and affordable services to help you fix your pets. Spay-Neuter Kansas boasts wonderful reviews and vows to give your Kansas pets the best care possible. Anyone is eligible, and you can visit their website for details.
Prairie Paws has locations all over Kansas that help low income families get access to spay and neuter services at an affordable rate. You just need to fill out the application on the Prairie Paws website to get started.
Kansas Humane Society also offers spay and neuter services for low income pet owners who can’t afford to get the procedure done at the normal rates. They can refer you to low-cost facilities that provide spay and neuter services for your Kansas pets. You just need to contact them for that referral.
Free Pet Food Resources
Community Food Ministry in Wichita provides pet food when donations are available. They can also provide help with human food for pet owners as well.
Helping Hands Humane Society in Topeka has a limited pet food pantry available. They rely on donations, so they may not always be able to help. However, you can always check in and see if they have anything to help your pets.
Pricilla’s Pet Pantry in El Dorado helps low income pets. The pantry is open on the 4th Saturday of each month in the mornings. You’ll need to contact the Trinity Episcopal Church for details.
Wichita Animal Action League also provides help with pet food and even cat litter. This organization recommends that you fill out this contact form or send a message to their Facebook page to get assistance faster.
Pet Boarding Assistance
Family Promise of Greater Wichita helps homeless families get back on their feet — and that includes caring for their beloved furry friends. If you’re currently struggling to find housing, Family Promise may be able to provide temporary foster care for your pets. Fosters can also donate or offer pet supplies, food, and grooming services.
Relief Recap
If you own pets in Kansas, it’s important to know where you can turn for free or low cost veterinary care, pet food and other resources. After all, life happens to all of us and sometimes it’s hard to afford the essentials, let alone unexpected emergency bills. Check out the resources on this list for additional help.