If you are looking for low cost veterinary care for your beloved companion animal, we’ve found help! Veterinary care expenses can overwhelm a small budget and make it impossible to get adequate care for your furry friends. Fortunately, we’ve found help! In fact, we’ve found a lot of agencies can help you tackle those costly veterinary care expenses and get the care your furbaby needs.
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Get low cost veterinary services with help from these agencies.
There are several agencies that may be able to help you lower your veterinary costs. Of course, the amount they can contribute may vary depending on funding so we encourage you to reach out to as many agencies as possible.
AVMF’s Veterinary Care Charitable Fund
AVMF’s Veterinary Care Charitable Fund provides funds to partner veterinary clinics, so that those clinics can provide free and discounted care.
Veterinary clinics and hospitals that partner with the AVMF can offer free and low cost veterinary services to clients who cannot afford veterinary care. The intention of this program is to help low-income people avoid euthanizing or surrendering their beloved pets. Ask your local veterinarian if they are an AVMF partner – if so, they can request these funds on your behalf.
Brown Dog Foundation
This small, volunteer foundation receives many more requests than it can reasonably fill. However, they do prioritize donations to pets whose lives are in literal danger. For more information, including application instructions, please click here.
Canine Cancer Awareness
This agency provides financial assistance for veterinary care of dogs with cancer. Please click here for more information, including an application.
Cooper’s Legacy Foundation
Washington and Idaho families with companion dogs and cats who require treatment may be able to receive funds from this organization. To be eligible, pets must be licensed and up-to-date on vaccinations. Owners will need to submit proof of denial from Care Credit or a similar agency. Complete a preliminary application online at this link.
Funds from Cooper’s Legacy Foundation are not available for diagnostic testing and cannot be used for a pre-existing condition (an issue that you knew about when you obtained the pet). The foundation also does not pay for spay/neuter services, initial exams, vaccinations, euthanasia or non-veterinary care.
Dylan’s Hearts
Funding for low cost veterinary help is reviewed on a case-by-case basis for low-income pet owners and their pets. Proof of financial need and a documented diagnosis/treatment plan are required for services. Veterinarians must complete the application on behalf of their clients, so be sure to refer your veterinarian to the Dylan’s Hearts website. Please visit this link for more information, including an application.
Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance
Cats who are suffering from vaccine associated sarcoma (VAS), also known as injection site sarcoma (ISS), may be eligible for financial assistance through FVEA. In order to qualify, owners must be United States residents and demonstrate financial hardship by providing proof of Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, unemployment benefits, expired unemployment benefits or some other form of public assistance. To apply, click here.
Frankie’s Friends
Pets with life-threatening conditions who have a good prognosis of returning to health may be able to receive assistance from Frankie’s Friends when funding is available. You may receive a grant of up to $500 to assist with your beloved pet’s veterinary costs. For more information, including qualification requirements and application instructions, please click here.
Friends and Vets Helping Pets
This agency provides assistance to individuals and families whose income is equal to or less than 200% of the federal poverty guideline. All applicants must demonstrate financial need. You will be expected to contribute financially, but their contributions ensure that it’s still low cost veterinary care. To learn more about eligibility and the application process, please click here.
Furry Faces Foundation
Companion animals with financially-challenged owners can receive assistance with food, vaccines, unexpected vet bills and so much more! You may either visit their website or email [email protected] to request assistance.
God’s Creatures Ministry
Eligible clients may indeed receive up to a $50 grant toward veterinary costs from God Creature’s Ministry.
Gandalf Fund
This agency helps both working and retired assistance dogs who are experiencing an severe illness or injury. These pets may receive up to $2,500 once in their lifetimes.
Handicapped Pets Foundation
This agency provides mobility equipment grants to elderly, disabled and special needs animals whose owners can’t afford it. Approved applicants will receive a notice within 10 days of submitting an application.
Harley’s Hope Foundation
Pets with low-income owners can receive financial assistance for their treatments. These funds are offered for major or emergency care, behavioral or specialty training. In order to qualify, pets must already have a diagnosis, treatment plan and a fair-to-good prognosis of recovery.
Hope Mending Hearts
Pet owners and rescuers may be able to receive a grant of up to $200 from Hope Mending Hearts. Decisions are based on funding, eligibility, financial need and medical urgency. Typically, you will receive an email response within two business days.
Ian Somerhalder Foundation
Rescued pets may be able to receive up to $2,000 to assist with recovery from traumatic injuries, abuse or neglect.
International Association of Assistance Dog Partners
United States IAADP Partner Members who have an adult hearing, guide or service dog may be eligible for a grant to help you with veterinary costs. These grants must be applied for by the veterinarian. It is important to realize that members who apply themselves will not be eligible for a grant!
Magic Bullet Fund
Dogs with cancer diagnoses may be eligible for assistance from the Magic Bullet Fund. It is important to realize that funds can only be used for the first course of treatment and cannot be used for palliative care or euthanasia. Dogs must meet certain requirements, including both age and weight limits.
Mosby Foundation
This agency only serves dogs that have already been spayed or neutered. It is important to realize that they do not assist with emergencies nor do they reimburse already-paid bills. Funding is limited and can only be granted once per household. Pledged funds expire after 60 days if unused. Click here for a pre-qualification screening.
Onyx & Breezy Foundation
In addition to a diagnosis, you will also have to provide a prognosis and cost estimate to receive help from the Onyx and Breezy Foundation. They must also provide a tax return and a Care Credit denial letter.
Paws 4 A Cure
This organization may provide up to $500 for urgent veterinary needs. In order to qualify, you must read the entire guidelines and policies document, complete the online application, and add their email address to your address book.
Pet Fund
If you cannot afford care, the Pet Fund may be able to help you obtain low cost veterinary care. Your pet must need something that is not urgent and not basic. They will assist with cancer treatments and chronic conditions, but they will not help with broken limbs. There is typically a wait list for assistance. For more information, including an application, click here.
Pet Assistance, Inc.
If you’ve taken good care of your pet for a while but can’t afford a current medical problem, Pet Assistance Inc. may be able to help. Grants are only available for urgent or life-threatening problems. The pet must have a good prognosis of recovery. At least, this agency can provide money-saving advice, referrals and guidance!
When you email [email protected] for help, be sure to include your name, address, phone number, photo of your pet, summary and vet estimate! The photo may be used in newsletters or on the website.
Pit Bulls Against Misinformation
Pit Bulls Against Misinformation serves all dogs, regardless of breed! It is important to realize that dogs must have a good prognosis (70% or better chance of survival). Owners must be receiving government assistance or have a Care Credit denial to qualify for the grant. For more information, including eligibility, grant limits and application instructions, please click here.
RedFlyer
This pet community loans wheelchairs to especially to disabled pets. You need to message their Facebook page in order to apply.
Red Rover Relief
You can get financial assistance, emotional support and resources from Red Rover Relief! They serve “pet guardians” who are struggling financially while their pets are struggling medically. They provide grants, usually $150-$200, under those circumstances. Applications are processed online so a response is usually sent via email within two business days.
RedRover Relief also offers a comprehensive list of organizations that may be able to help you.
Veterinary Care Foundation
If your veterinarian is affiliated with Veterinary Care Foundation, then they can request funds for you! If your veterinarian isn’t a VCF partner, then you could encourage them to check out the website for more membership information.
State and local agencies offer even more low cost veterinary help!
If you need help, then please select select your area from the list below! Of course, you can leave us a comment and let us know if we haven’t researched your area yet!
- California
- Georgia
- Louisiana
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- New York
- North Carolina
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- Texas
- Washington
- West Virginia
Click here to find other ways we can help you save money!
To whom it may concern,
My name is Maria, I have a six year old female chihuahua that looks like she is hurting around her back behind area. not sure if dislocated or just irritated from trying to jump on bed, sometime not making it falling on the rug from time to time? She normally is spunky however she is under the bed. When I try to carry her she starts crying in pain. Not neutered and need basic shots.Never been pregnant, inside pet. I am low income to no income. I am looking for low income, free, voucher assistance, referral veterinary care of any kind anywhere in the Sacramento or 300 milers outside of Sacramento areas in California. If you can please assist in this matter I would be grateful.
Concern and worried Owner,
Maria
Hi, Maria! I’ll look for free veterinary assistance in the Sacramento area for you. In the meantime, there are many nationwide assistance programs listed in this article that may be able to help you. When I have a local list for you, I’ll post a link here for you. 🙂
I need help in Taylor , Michigan. My cat is real sick and needs to be put out of misery, but everywhere I have looked up want a lot of money. I am on a fixed income, I need help! My heart is breaking. I am already trying to deal with my own impending death, from cancer. I can barely see to find help, can you make suggestions to get help? Thank you. God bless you always .
Oh, Toni! I am so, so sorry that you are going through all this. My friend Joshua was able to find some help for you. All you have to do is click right here to see the list. Best of luck to you, Toni! I hope this helps. <3
hi Nicole
i was wondering if you could help me my maltese just had puppies and i cant afford the vet bills i am on a fixed income once a month i have tried to see if the vets in my area staten island would be willing to help me but they wont even do a payment plan every month i am disable i just want to make sure mommy doggie is ok and as well as her babies
Hi, Barbara! Puppies are so fun. I can add that to our research list but our writers are currently working on a 500+ article list, so it might be a little while before we can get that information to you. In the meantime, I highly recommend contacting your local United Way 211 directory. I hope that helps!
Hello again, Maria! I’ve finished a list of free and cheap veterinary services in the Sacramento area. I hope you’ll find it useful. Just click here.
Hi my name is Tina I have a chiweenie she has lumps on her chest that has had some discharge
Hi, Tina! If the agencies on this list can’t help you, you can contact your local United Way for help finding local resources. We have a long backlog and probably wouldn’t be able to get the information to you in time to help your precious furbaby. 🙁
Did she ever answer you because I too also live outside of Sacramento and would like to know I noticed this is over a year old so she should have gotten back to you by now. Thank you
Hi, Kelly! For some reason, my reply to Maria didn’t appear under this thread but it did appear elsewhere in the comments. Sorry about that! Here are all the low-cost veterinary resources I was able to find in the Sacramento area.
hey i need help on my 11 month old puppy she has 2 broken legs and the surgery is really expensive and there is no way of me helping her , I have looked into so many places and everything is expensive can you please help me find a solution , Thank you very much
Stefanie,
You’ll have to contact the low income veterinary resources we have listed for more information.
-Riley
I have a 8 years old black Labrador Retriever female period She needs to emergency surgery as soon as possible. She has pyometra of the uterus.. it’s imperative that she gets his surgery as soon as possible. I’m currently unemployed. Helping out a family member by taking guardianship of their 15 year old daughter. I need desperate help I live in Washington. Can you help me send me to a place where I can save my dog please
Hello, Cathy! I’m sorry to hear that your precious pup needs surgery! Click here to see our Washington list. Of course, these nationwide agencies I’ve discussed in this article should be able to help you as well. Did you contact any of them?
Yes I live in Oregon Multi Country. I’m on SSI and
I’m low income. II have an emotional support dog named Cocoa she’s a chihuahua. She’s been with me a little over 4 years now. And she was at least 5 when she came into my life. I got her fixed not long after Getting her. My poor baby has such bad breathe cause she has at least a couple rotten teeth that need to be pulled and the rest need a cleaning. Out Bet informed me that first she needs to go get Xrays done on her mouth and just that alone will cost $600 or more. That’s without any work Actually being done. And she’s also needing Xrays done on her lower back and hips to find out where her issues and pain are from so they’d know what needs to be done to help fix her pains. I was desapointed with my Vet when I had asked if they know of any places that helped low income people out with the costs of the vet bill for taken care of there animal’s witch are like family? He said NO. I only make $735 a month on SSI. I’ve been trying to find anyone that could help me or 5 !omths now and still nothing. This is the closest I’ve dome to shut. So I!m very !such hoping you’ll at least beagle to point me in the right derectson to find help. That k you for your time. Hope to hear from you soon
Hi, Tia! Thank you so much for reaching out. I’m glad you found my site! 🙂 I’m working on a list of low-cost veterinary care providers in your area right now and I’ve reached out to a few specific clinics to see if they can help you sweet Cocoa. I’ll leave another comment here as soon as I have more information for you. 🙂
Hello again, Tia! Here’s the list of resources I found for the Multnomah County area. I’ll let you know if I hear back from the clinics I reached out to. In the meantime, I’d recommend visiting Forever Pet Dental – just $195 for dental X-Rays, physical exam, oral exam, IV catheter and fluids, dental cleaning, anesthetic monitoring, antibiotic injection (if needed), sedation, gas anesthesia, day hospitalization and a nail trim! It’s the best price I found. However, there are other resources there that should also be able to help. 🙂
Thank you Thank you so very such I greatly appointed you taking the time to help us out. Cocoas my rock in life and my heart. I’ll be getting ahold of renal place for $195 by the end of his week. And I will defaully be waiting to hear of any other place you come up with for usthen I’ll my butt busy getting ahold of and find Amy and asll info to find witch is best for Cocoa and my wall at.Thank you again
Hey, Tia! I just received an email from Amy at Pixie Place. She said, “We do not have X-ray of any kind here. We are primarily a low cost spay and neuter clinic. I recommend the Vista Pet Hospital. They do very reasonably priced dental work as well as being a full service veterinary clinic. Their number is 503-297-2218. I hope this is helpful.”
Thank you again for all your help I’ll be on the phone today with them to get all the info I can. If you come across any other places please. Pass them on too me it will be treaty appointed
You got it, Tia! I’ll keep an eye out and let you know what else I find. 🙂
hi nicole, i am praying that you would be able to help me. i have a 15 year old chiguagua, his name is rocky and rocky has developed a mass on his right leg and i take him to the vet yearly for his vaccines but i can not afford to take him to have that removed. would you be able to tell me or help me find a place. i live on SSI and i cant pay to take him to a private place. i live in mount prospect illinois.
Hello, Carmen! I’m so sorry to hear about Rocky! I’ve spent the afternoon researching local options for you. You can click here to see all the resources I found in your local area at our Illinois Get Help Map. However, your best bet is probably to contact the agencies in this article (such as Brown Dog Foundation, Furry Faces Foundation, Pet Assistance, etc). One of them should be able to help. 🙂
Nicole- I have been in touch with many pet owners here in Jefferson County BMT TX and all have had the same problem. I do know that the Humane Society does have a resources page on their website that also lists many organizations that help. I can get quite a few topical flea meds for dogs 40 lbs and over if you want from a local vet for free and mail them all to you or wherever.
You are so marvelous, Sarah! At this point, I’m not equipped to handle shipping products out… but thank you so much for offering! I would love that Humane Society link, though! I can chase it down if you don’t want to post it, though. 🙂
Hi, I have a 3yr old Chihuahua named Lalo. We took him in when my father in law passed and he is also a rescued pet. He has slight diarrhea to hard to use the restroom symptoms, he is just shaking and crying. We are a low income family on government aid and live in San Gabriel, Ca. Is there a pet clinic near us, that can help us out?
Hi, Maxine! Click here to see what our new writer, Cindy, found in San Gabriel! I hope you’re able to find some help for Lalo! <3
Arizona humane society will neuter and so at your animal for free. but you do have to pay for pain meds after if you show them your EBT card. you must make appointment
Good to know! Thank you, Ashley!
Hi nicole, this is Ronda my puppys names are movha and buddy anfd mochas the one thats needing it urgently but both need to be seen and ive been trying to find a vet that can help w assistance i am dissbled and my kids have adhd and other issues and so thats why we got the puppys but were going thru alot right now w our housing trying to buy a house and get out of this really bad place on top of my dads medical bills and car repairs this isnt something we needed right now but they need to be seen right away and i just dont have the money but weve been trying to find a vet thats affordanle anyways free to low cost were all on government assistance and social security and medicare and ive been looking for along time and just cant find it in our area we live in minnesota white bear lake/twins cities areas so if u can please help us out w this it is very important so i hope u can help us out w this as soon as possible would be great thank u so much and look forward to talking to u further if u can email me and go from there it would be great thanks again ill be waiting for ur response here…..thanks again Ronda and the kids and mocha and buddy
Hi Nicole. Can you please provide me information to get care for my dog. Currently, she’s not doing well. She’s not eating and only drinking fluids and vomits that up. I’m a new dog owner and it hurts me to see her in this condition. I can’t afford a veterinarian. I’m located in Crowley, la. 70526 and the closest city near me would be Lafayette, LA and/or Lake Charles. Help!
Hi, Hope! One of our writers, Alex, just finished researching this for you. You can find free and cheap veterinary care resources near Crowley by clicking here. I hope you’re able to get some help for your sweet dog! <3
Hi Nicole my name is Kristy I have 2 adult Chiawawa s n a there baby Tyddbytt. The mother is 4yrs old she’s only had one shot n is bad need of the other plus needs flea meds n possibly spaed,droopy the father is 6yrs old n has never had shots or wormed n he limps when he walks like there is something wrong with his. Hes my boyfreids dog then there is the puppy his name is tippytoes hes bout 3 months old n never had anyshots or wormed anything they all need shots n wormed n flea meds. My boyfriend is on a fixed income we can’t even afford a couple of utility. But that aside my baby’s are in dire need. Any help would be greatly appreciated. We live in. Shannon. Ga. The nearest. Towns to us would be. Rome,Addairsville, Armerchee N calhoun.
Hi, Kristy! Thank you for listing nearby cities. That was very helpful! Shay found some resources near you! Click here to see the list. Thanks!
I am praying you can help me. I took my moms dog in when she passed away and have become so attached to him. He is a 6 1/2 yr old shorkie. He has a back hip out of place and is in so much pain.
He hasn’t eaten or drank anything in at least 36 hours. I talked to the vet and they are willing to check him out but I have no money so im guessing they won’t do much.
I have applied for care credit but was denied. Im unable to sleep because im so stressed out that I can’t fix my best friend. I hate seeing him suffer.
Im in St James Mn. Can you help me find some funding to help pay for the vet to fix my best friend
HI, Nicole! Shay found some resources for you. They’re listed right here. Thanks for asking – I hope you’re able to find the help you need!
Hi I live in Mt. View Hickory N. C
My dog needs all his shots and he itches alot and digs his skin losing his hair. I cannot afford to take him to vet due to I am now unemployed. He’s miserable please help
Hi, Mary! Shay just researched this for you. Click here to see what she found in your area! I hope you’re able to find some help. <3
I’m April from copperas cove Texas, I have 2 senior dogs, a 6 year old chihuahua with ivdd and a 1 year old cat who has occasional bloody diarrhea that we are still diagnosing. My 16.5 year old Norwegian Elkhound mix named eevon with severe arthritis and I believe has had strokes. She’s eating and drinking still going for walks but I would really like her to be seen. We are currently helping out other family members and I just can’t afford to get in anyplace. I’m just barely getting shots and preventative for them all and I feel horrible. Do you know anywhere around here with free or very low cost prices? I also can’t drive and so I have to rely on someone else to get me there. Any help at all is appreciated.
Hey, April! One of our freelancers published this list for you a little while ago. I hope it helped! <3
My dog is peeing alot of blood and he’s been leaking pee and blood all over the floor and beds breaking my heart i havent got money for vet and cant find one to take payment.
I’m so sorry to hear that, Colleen! Some of the agencies on this list should be able to help you cover your dog’s veterinary expenses. You’ll need to contact them directly to find out for sure, though. 🙁
My dog has green boogers coming out his nose,throwing up saturday/Sunday Monday not wanting food or water dose go potty #2 today still not wanting water I’m on a fixed income ssi can’t afford to take him to the vet am none in cedarfalls iowa will take payments an care credit denied me I do whats wrong with my baby I don’t want nothing to happen to my boy
Hi, Kristina! I’ll forward this to our research team but in the meantime, you should contact some of the agencies on this list and see if they can help you. You can also find local resources from the Iowa United Way by clicking here. They keep detailed lists of every agency in your area that can help. 🙂
Hi there. My family just rescued a kitten about 6mo and she needs her vaccinations and fixing. We live in ocean county, nj and are trying to find free/low cost way to do it as we can’t afford it but definitely don’t want her to go without. Any ideas?
Thanks!
Cali’s family
Hey, Andrea! If the agencies in this natiownide list can’t help, I’d recommend contacting your local United Way (click here). The UW keeps detailed lists about helpful agencies in your area, so they should be able to point you to a free or low cost clinic in your area that can help with your sweet kitten. 🙂
Hi Nicole, I found two kittens abandoned near my school and decided to take them in and care for them since they looked like they hadn’t eaten in years. It’s been a few months since then, and very recently I noticed that one of my cats was limping around and couldn’t put any weight on it. I am thinking he broke his paw and am really scared for him. If you are aware of any low cost vet clinics for low income/zero income students/families in the bronx area of NYC or surrounding area, that would really help!!!!!!! I go to college and barely have money to spend as it all goes to my school spending and my cat’s food. Please please help!!!!!!!! 🙁
Hey, Emma! It’s so sweet of you to take care of those kittens. The United Way of NYC should be able to help you find a low cost (or free) vet in your area to help you. 🙂
Hello my name is Katrina, waa hoping you could help. I live in Independence Mo. We have no income, I am on the EBT snap program, we have 4 Chihuahua’s! Two boys and two girls, named Rocky, Moochi, Tiny, and Cody. They all bark at everything that moves, or doesn’t move! They drive me crazy at times, when they’re all yapping! But I really couldn’t imagine life without them! Well they have all had fleas for the last 2 summers I think, and I believe I need a prescription for the flea pill, because with 4 of them the liquid stuff you squeeze on their back of their neck, just didn’t do the trick. Well now the fleas have turned into tape worms, cause I wasn’t able to afford the meds for the fleas. Now I have 4 dogs all with fleas and tapeworms and they all sleep in bed with me and my husband. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
Hi, Katrina! I’m so sorry that your little ones are suffering so much! I don’t have an Independence resource list put together yet but the folks over at the United Way should be able to help. You can contact them here.
Hi Nicole!
My daughter previously lived in California and adopted a dog from the shelter and is turning 2 yrs old this April. They are both here in OH now as my daughter is jobless right now. The dog is due for her anti-rabbies and other vaccinations on Feb. 13th and last night she threw up, thinking about a stomach upset. Do you know of a free or low cost local animal welfare group or vet where we can take the dog? This is the very first time my daughter got a pet. We are from a low income family and my daughter who is the owner of the dog is jobless. We live in Parma, OH.
Thank you very much for whatever recommendation you can give us. It will be very much appreciated.
Mary
Hi, Mary! I’ll get this over to our researchers. In the meantime, you should be able to find some help from your local United Way. They keep a database of agencies that can help with needs like this. 🙂
Hi Nicole. I have a shar-pei that was really muscular and had good weight on him and now I’m really worried about him because he’s lost all his weight and is now literally skin and bones and is throwing up all the time. I don’t have any extra money for a vet visit and live paycheck to paycheck. Do you have any suggestions on where I could bring him or what I could do for him in the kirkland,wa area.
Hi, Brenda! If the agencies in this list can’t help, call the United Way at 211. The United Way has a great resource list for WA and should be able to connect you with helpful community resources. The Salvation Army, St. Vincent de Paul, Catholic Communitt Services and your local Community Action Council are also very connected to resources in your community. I would love to help but this sounds urgent. Our reader request list is several hundred articles long and I’m afraid we wouldn’t be able to get you that information in time.
Hi Nicole what an ang you are I live in butler county pa / Pittsburgh pa area and my husband has been unemployed for two years after he turned 50 now he started to drive a truck so is not home for months at a time and my 14 year old black lab is losing control of his legs walking side ways Can u find us free or low cost vet to take him too for what to do or if we have to put him down ?
Hi, Sharon! I will gladly look into this for you. Unfortunately, our reader request list is several hundred articles long right now and we might not be able to get that information to you fast enough to help. I recommend contacting your local United Way (211), Salvation Army and Community Action Council because they can point you to resources faster than we can. Also reach out to the agencies in this list, because they should be able to help! 🙂
Nicole I meant to say what an angel you are I am praying for u and ur family daily now with ur work and finances for all u do to help others you are a blessing
Oh, Sharon, thank you! That is so sweet!
I have a 10 year old female toy poodle named Shadow, she is my first pet and only pet i ever had. I kinda rescued her when she was a few months old, my little sister got her as a gift and she had no where to live at the time so she had shadow stay at her friends for a few nights. Another lady babysat her for a couple hours and when we went to pick her up the lady would not give her back, after a week we got her back. Finally she found someone to take her, and a sick punk that was over thought it would be funny to put her in the microwave. So thank god she seen it right away and opened the door and saved her, thats when i took shadow to live with me. I am disabled and live on ssi , and barely get by so she is lucky to get a hair cut 2 times a month and she needs I had a coupon for a free exam. Well she had 104.1 temp. needed blood tests and i couldn’t afford it so we were told to give her antibiotics. She is still acting weird and a little fever , gunk in her eyes and she peed on the chair out of the blue and ran and hid. Im so so worried and if anything is wrong with her i would never forgive myself if i didn’t do anything to fix her. I would rob a bank if i knew it would get her to see a vet.
Oh my goodness, Shellene! That’s so sad. The agencies on this list should be able to help you out. I recommend contacting all of them and seeing what you can arrange. It’s gotta be easier than robbing a bank, anyways. <3 Best of luck to you and Shadow!
Hello. I have 2 pomeranian Dogs. Both of them are very ill. They both have been tested by the vets. Angel has cushings desease and it is now untreated. I tryed holistic medications no luck with it at all. Romeo was tested for liver cancer. He is on medication for it but his left side of his stomach has become distended. I am so scared out of my head I never ever want to loose my dogs. I really would need help to take them to the vets for treatments. I used up all of my money on the other vets appointments. I also contacted Rosie’s fund for help. They did help me with blood work for angel. His liver count is over 2000 and other bad report on blood work. Romeo did not go to the vets I am completely broke to help to save there lives. I am disabled. And my husband passed away awhile ago I am trying my best but now I really need help to save my dogs. I love them both so much. I live in new jersey. I could never live with myself if I could not help them they are my children.
Hi, Jeannette! I’m so sorry to hear about the struggles you are experiencing. Were you able to reach out to the agencies on this list for help? You can also contact your local United Way for more information about free and low-cost veterinary care in your area. It may be a while before our researchers are able to investigate that area but the United Way should be able to help you find the resources in your area. 🙂
I took a Chihuahua puppy from my friends fred and deb who were diabled because fred died suddenly and deb ended up losing her legs to diabeties. My husband is disabled and we have 4 kids together 3 live with us and my oldest is in college. We also are low income family and recieve the ebt food benefit. I dont have money in our already stretched budget but “bitsy” is part of our family now and an extention of my friends that are no longer in my life as deb is far away in a nursing home. I love this little girl as much as my kids but need help i always thought id get the $ for at least first vet visit but its been 18 months now and its NOT GOOD FOR BITSY if i dont get her checked and basic immunizations. Please help so i dont have to give her to someone else for HER OWN GOOD. I LOVE HER BUT SHE NEEDS BASIC CARE EVEN IF I CANT KEEP HER TO PROVIDE IT..THIS CHOICE IS really an awful one to be faced with. Can you help us keep bitsy in our family? We live in plymouth Indiana.(marshall county). Thank you for whatever advice or direction you can offer. Amy Fansler
Hey, Amy! Our research queue is pretty full right now and it sounds like Bitsy needs some help right away. I recommend contacting the agencies in this list for assistance. If none of them can help you, you may be able to find additional assistance from your local United Way office. They usually keep tabs on all the free and low-cost veterinary clinics in a given area. <3 I hope you're able to find some help for your sweet Bitsy!
Hello! I have 2 Siberian Husky puppies and I’m struggling to feed them & maintain their preventative care. I live in Camden, NJ. Any programs in my area? I’m looking for free/cheap pet food, free/cheap vaccines, & free/cheap vet visits, as well as vitamins, & flea/tick & heartworm preventative. Thank you!
Hi, Shanon! Huskies are so adorable. I’ve added this to our research list and we’ll see what we can find. Since our request list is so long, I recommend contacting your local United Way and Salvation Army for help. The are better staffed and can probably connect you to resources faster than we can.
Hello Nicole
my dog is two years old and she has been crying a lot and I am not sure if it is her back or front legs that are bothering her but if I barely touch them she cries. I am low income and have no money until next month can you please help me. I’m in the San Diego California area.
Hey, Kim! Our writer who usually researches these programs has a huge list she’s working on, so it may be a while before we can publish this list. I would recommend contacting the agencies on this list and reaching out to your local United Way for any additional, local resources that might be available. They should be able to help. 🙂
Hello Nicole I’m looking for assistance with my internet and pet assistance with shots. I live in Deforest Wisconsin and none of the establishments you listed say they help with low income or poor families.
Hi, Linda! You can click here to see everything I know about low income Internet plans.
As for veterinary care, I’m definitely concerned that none of these agencies said they help with low income or poor families. I just fact-checked this list and I did remove a handful of agencies that are no longer functional. However, the majority of them are still operational and their websites indicate that they do help families who are experiencing financial hardship. I would really like to follow up on this, so please let me know who you spoke to and how you reached out to them.
I’ll be happy to add your area to our research list. Unfortunately, we have quite a backlog and it may be a while before we are able to complete that research. In the meantime, Red Rover has a state-by-state guide that may help you find an agency that can help.
Hi, my name is Linda I rescued a little shitzu dog in Alabama and I recently had to move to Palm Bay, Florida is a older dog and from what I can tell she has cataracts in both eyes and can’t see is there any veterinarian clinic that will do any kind of Lasix I don’t know their dog for minimum fee I’m on social security with limited income.
Hi, Linda! That’s so sweet that you rescued her! Unfortunately, I am not aware of any veterinary clinic that offers that service. I’m so sorry!
HELP!! My 3 year old chihuahua i believe has a hernia. She is in pain. Not hee spunky playfull hold me self. I cant find a vet to help me. I dont qualify for petcare. That credit card thing for pets. I cant lose her. We get ssdi. And it dont go far. If i lose her i will jist die. She is my heart. Everyone wants half up front. But wont give me a total. But if she doesnt get surgery she will die. I am in stevensville montana. They all seem to be about the money.
Hi, Lisa! I’m so sorry to hear about your sweet little Chihuahua! She must be so miserable. 🙁 I will definitely add your area to our research list but we won’t be able to investigate that for quite a while because our list is literally hundreds of articles long. In the meantime, some of the agencies in this list should be able to help. Have you contacted them? If they are unable to assist, I recommend contacting your local United Way because sometimes they know of other low-cost clinics in your area. :\ I am so sorry I can’t be more helpful at this time, Lisa! I wish you and your sweet little one all the best. <3
Hi,
Im looking for help for a friend who lives in southwestern illinois- (Maybe the alton/belleville area) needs canine vet care flea/heartworm maintenance etc. She’s a great lady with health problems of her own.
Blessings
Hi, David! I’ll look into that as soon as I can but, in reality, I probably won’t be able to get the information published in time to help your friend. We have about 500 unfinished reader requests in our various lists right now. I’ll add it to the research list anyway but I highly recommend contacting your local United Way. They’re very good at identifying any resources that may be available in your area. I’m so sorry! 🙁
Hi. I have a beautiful pit bull puppy that was found and brought to me. I’m not sure on age, thinking about 8 months old. When I got him, he was in bad shape. Tore up pretty bad, scared, stayed in a ball and crying non-stop. He didn’t lick or wag his tail or even eat very much. I think by the way he looked, he was a bait dog or something. That was in February. I’ve loved him and showed him that not all people are bad. He slowly got better with mine and my family’s help as well as my older pit. He plays, wags his tail, licks and smiles so cute. I named him Chance because of his second chance at a good life.A couple days ago, him and I were out in the yard weeding and he got hit by a truck. Mind you, our town doesn’t have leash laws in the country and I live on a dead end street with lots of children. No reason for the driver of the truck to be going fast enough to hit my fur baby. He survived it but barely. The fur and skin on his forehead was gone showing bone and so much blood was coming from his mouth and nose. Luckily I was able to get him cleaned up and the bleeding to stop. His head is healing good already. The problem I have is I think his shoulder is dislocated. I am low to no income on EBT and I can’t afford to take him to the vet to fix his shoulder. I live in Winamac, Indiana and could really use your help to find someone willing to help this poor baby. He has come so far to be knocked back down. Please help
Oh, Sarah! That’s absolutely heartbreaking. I’m so sorry that this has happened to Chance. I am swamped with requests right now but the United Way should be able to get this information to you quickly. If you call 211 or visit their online directory, they should be able to help you find an agency that can help. <3
Did you get help for this poor baby…Please update us here … I’ve been praying since I seen ur comment a while back …
Hi nicole..I have a Chihuahua named Bella not quite sure how old she is she was given to me by someone who didn’t/couldn’t keep her and she was still very small. I’d say she’s little over a year, anyhow I believe she is constipated based on the fact that she looks as if she’s staring to ,well you know…#2 but I’m unable to afford just the basic exam and what not. I’m or we’re homeless and I receive government assistance. Can you please help me or point me in the direction to get some help PLEASE thank you
Hi, Stephanie! The agencies on this list may be able to help. If not, I recommend contacting your local United Way, Salvation Army, Community Action Council and/or St. Vincent de Paul for referrals to local community agencies. These organizations usually have resource guides that can quickly identify resources in your area.
I would be happy to look into local resources for you, but our research list is several hundred articles long and we probably wouldn’t be able to get the information to you in time to help your little Bella. These agencies should be able to help you much faster.
Best of luck!
Hi we were at our local auction and an older couple literally gave us their 8yro old doxin who though was overweight and nails overgrown was a happy doggo. 3weeks later he is lethargic and yelps when touched, we are not in a position to afford veterinary bills as we are just making it with our own bills….any assistance in Muskegon MI or surrounding area?
Hi, Becky! If you dial 211 from your phone, you’ll be connected with the United Way resource directory. They have an extensive list of agencies in your area. Tell them you’re looking for Veterinary Care Expense Assistance. I tried using their website but it’s very poorly formatted, so calling should help you find those resources faster. 🙂
I have a Shiba inu whom has allergies I would love a vet with low cost whom can help me in Scranton pa
Hi, Ashley! I would love to help with that. I’ll add it to our research list. In the meantime, you may be able to get help faster by contacting your local United Way 211 resource directory.
Hi!
I’m a graduate student and I have 2 kittens. I took them in when they were 3 weeks old and they have had numerous health problems and many vet visits. For the most part, they do well but they have the Herpes Virus and the flare ups can be kind of scary (mucus discharge from the eyes, sneezing, fevers, lethargic attitudes, etc.). The herpes virus is something that almost killed them when they were babies so I do my best with the check-ups, medications, vet visits, etc. but last month was really hard on me in terms of cost for the vet. It looks like I might have to take one of them again, but money is very tight right now. Do you have any programs or suggestions for the Kyle, Texas and/or surrounding areas?
Thanks so much!!
Hi, Phoebe! What a great thing you are doing for those kittens! That is absolutely wonderful. I’ll add your area to our research list but it may be a little while before we’re able to assist with that. In the meantime, I highly recommend contacting your local United Way 211 directory to see if they know of any resources in your area. You can also contact any relevant agencies from this list to see if they will help you cover some of the expenses.
I need help! My cat is sick! And I have no money! Called a few places and I’m getting the run around! Just need somewhere low cost, payment plan or free! Pleasee help me! From Westland Michigan
Hi, Felicia! I’m so sorry to hear that. I can add your area to our research list but we probably won’t be able to get the information to you soon enough. I recommend contacting the Michigan 211 service because they might be able to help faster. http://www.mi211.org/
I have a Mini Pincher mixed with chihuha mix that is coughing extremly. She never has been sick since I’ve had her, I rescued her 10 yrs ago from an abusive home of an ex-friend. She is my baby. I’m 61 yrs old and on SSI. After I pay rent and phone I’m broke. Please help me find a Vet near me that is inexpensive or very little cost. My daughter and granddaughter lives with me. My daughter just started a job and is training period. I really need Help. I Love my TinkerBell Very Much. I live in Racine Wisconsin 53403
Hi, Nancy! I’m so sorry to hear that TinkerBell is unwell. Our researchers are currently very backlogged but the United Way 211 directory should be able to assist you much faster. You can contact them by calling 211 or visiting their website. I hope that helps!
Im looking for help with spay and neuter for my cats. Im on Ssi and live in Kings County California.
Hey, Deanna! The best place to contact is Kings County Animal Services. You can reach them at 559-584-9214. They are located at 10909 Bonneyview Lane, Hanford, CA 93230. They appear to have a very affordable low income discount but you’ll have to contact them for exact details.
This site sounds great. I have a 9 year old female Shih Tzu. She has problems with the tear ducks not working.They get this green yellowish stuff in them. All the specialist around here want mega dollars to help her and I can’t afford that.im on a fixed income. Bay City Michigan. Linda Barron Thank you
Hi, Linda! I’m so sorry to hear about your Shih Tzu. I don’t know of any resources yet and it would take a while to research, so I recommend contacting your local United Way 211 resource directory for assistance.
Hi, my 10 year old cat is in alot of discomfort and we have taken her repeatedly to the vet to be told the same thing over and over again, that shes allergic to fleas. Theres only two problems with that; she has no fleas and nothing the vet has proscribed helped. Weve put her on a strict gluten free diet and she improved a little but only for a short time. Her backside is torn up and bloody and i need to take her back in to the vet but i cant afford the 150$ payment. But i cant handle what this is doing to my cat. Its physically starting to affect my health due to the worry and stress. Is there any assistance at all, whether it be a one time thing or a payment plan of some sort, so i can get Ivory the help she needs? If i need to ill change vets(locally), cross all my t’s and dot my i’s, if i can do it i will. I just need for her to not hurt and for me to get some answers so i can make sure she wont ever hurt again. I welcome any suggestions. Thank u for ur time.
Mrs. Kenny
Hi, Mrs. Kenny! I’m so sorry to hear that Ivory is struggling like that. It sounds so miserable! Unfortunately, all of the low-cost veterinary programs we’re aware of all already in this list. Have you tried contacting them directly? Also, your local United Way 211 directory may be able to find additional assistance for you. You can contact them at 211.org. I hope that helps! Best of luck to you and Ivory! <3
Have a dog that was just diagnosed with Pyometra. She is a 10 yr old Pekingese.
We live in Middlesex County New Jersey… If anyone knows a way to help let me know, time is crucial…I do not have the money for surgery that is required asap.
Thank You
Hey, Kim! Did you reach out to any of the agencies in this list? They should be able to assist you with your veterinary care expenses. :\
Can you research Wisconsin for discounted or free vet info please.
Hi Jennifer,
I’ve added Wisconsin to our research list. Is there a specific area you’re looking for?
-Chloe
Hello I have a shihtzu that was acting like a daredevil last night jumping around and he bent his dew claw back that it’s broke but didn’t snap off but hit the quick I was able to stop the bleeding however I have no money due to the fact that I myself and very ill and back and forth between John Hopkins so I don’t know where to take him to have this looked at that’s not going to cost me a lot
Tammy,
Where are you located? I can check to see if we’ve found specific vet resources in your area.
-Chloe
Hello, can you tell me if there are any vets in Macomb or Oakland counties that offer help with low income people for spaying, meds or vet services?
Hi Elizabeth,
Unfortunately, vet resources can be really difficult for us to find. What we have is listed at the bottom of this article. I’m linking to it here again to make it easier for you:
https://lowincomerelief.com/looking-for-free-or-low-cost-veterinary-care/
If you let me know what state Macomb and Oakland are in, I could add them to our research list.
-Chloe
Hi I have a 12 year old poodle who looks like she gust had a seizure and is crying I need to find a clinic near Brick nj due to the fact that my husband is on disability and I’m on social security it’s our only income Can you help us? Thank you
Hi Christine,
It can sometimes take weeks for our research team to find information. I’m adding your area to our list, but your best bet would be to visit a clinic in or around your area. They may be able to offer emergency services with payment plans or other things that could help. Meanwhile, here is some information we’ve found in New Jersey that might be able to help you in the future:
https://lowincomerelief.com/category/new-jersey/
-Chloe
I need some financial assistance for my cat. He is very sick and all he does is throw up constantly. He cant keep any food down at all and has been throwing up everything and having diarrhea. I am a senior on welfare and my only income is 42.00 a month. the humane society wont help me again because they helped me a few years ago when my cat was attacked by a raccoon and had to have his tail bobbed off when the coon attacked him. if something doesnt happen soon he is going to die. i think he either has heartworms or tapeworms or worse and i cant afford a vet no matter what. can you help me please? someone? i cant afford payments of any kind at all. I am in the tacoma wa area. please help. ty.
Pam,
I’m so sorry about your sweet cat. Please click this link to check out Low Cost Veterinary Care in your area. From there check out the information for Cooper’s Legacy Foundation, there is a link for an application. Best of luck! I hope your furbaby feels better soon! I hope this helps!
-Riley
Dear Nicole, God bless you for compiling this list of possible resources! I have brought my older pom to a low cost vet service near me (Washington County MD) recently for a huge, horrible cough but they don’t have x-ray equipment that is necessary. I’m hoping one of these resources can help me!
Margaret,
I am managing comments for Nicole today. I will pass along your kind words to her. Thank you! I really hope these resources can help you too!
-Riley
Thank You Nicole 🙂
Eddie and Cookie
Eddie,
I will pass this on to Nicole. Thanks!
-Riley
Hi, my dog went into labor early yesterday morning, she just been laying around mostly not eating or drinking anything at all. Today she keep getting up and moving to different areas in the house but still no puppies yet. Plus she keeps throwing up everywhere. How long till she will have the puppies, i checked her temp this morning it was 99.5 if that gel any way. I dont know what to do and can’t afford to go to a vet.
Hi Liz,
We are an informational website. Unfortunately, I can’t answer your question because I am not a veterinarian. I would recommend that you contact your local vet. They may be able to give you some advice over the phone without having to go in. Or you can check with some of our resources on Free or Low Cost Veterinary Care to see if they can help you with a vet visit. I hope this helps.
-Riley
Hi…we need you in the Oakland Bay Area. We need free and low cost veterinary care. I live in Alameda, Ca and there is nothing like that around me, not that I’m aware of anyway. I have three cats and I receive monthly disability which is not a whole lot. So please expand to the bay area as Sacramento is just too far away. Thanks
Sue,
I added this to our research list. Thanks.
-Riley
Please help from south bend Indiana. I have small hurt kitten with LOW income.
Amber,
I’m sorry your kitten is hurt! We are an informational website. Several of our listed veterinary resources are nationwide programs. As you search through them, make sure to follow the links to their pages to see if you are able to apply for their assistance. I hope this helps. -Riley
Live in Knoxville TN, am a senior on fixed income, needing a low cost, or free or some kind of help with my dachshund, she has an eye problem, have already had her to the vet, but to run the test they need to, is $105.00 plus $45.00 for office call, just for starters, is there anyone in Knoxville,TN that can help us?
Buck,
Many of our resources listed for low cost veterinary care are nationwide. Please be sure to click on the links within the article for more information on each program. I did add your area to our research list. I hope this helps.
-Riley
I need help please. I’m a single mother on disability. Our beloved dog, Maggie, has started shaking, panting hard, and having trouble looking straight or to the right. I felt around her head/neck area. She haa a hard knot on the right side. Her nose is now a little warm. I have called every veterinarian office in my town. No help. Won’t accept payment plan, even though they say she sounds like she is in serious trouble. I live in Middle, Tennessee. DeKalb county to be precise. I appreciate any help or advice.
Sincerely,
Desperate fur mommy
Carla,
Several of the listed low income veterinary resources are nationwide. Please be sure to click on the links for more information for each program. I also added your area to our research list. I hope this helps.
-Riley
Hello! Thank you so much for everything you do to help people! I’m writing on behalf of my sister. She lives in Virginia and is looking for a place that will perform low-cost surgery on her cat. Her cat was missing for 3 days and showed up last night battered and bruised. She took her to the vet in Richmond today and she has 2-3 fractures in her pelvis. Colon, kidneys, ureters all in tact and prognosis is good, IF she has surgery. The surgery is estimated to be $3000-$4000 and my sister simply can’t afford that. Do you know of a place in the Richmond or Virginia Beach area that would assist my sister? She contacted Helping Hands in Richmond (they are a low-cost vet surgery facility) but they told her they did not do pelvic surgery. Any information you could share would be wonderful and most appreciated! Thank you so much!
Susan,
Her poor cat! That makes me sad, but I’m glad they found her! Several of the resources listed on our low cost veterinary care page are nationwide resources. Follow the links on each one listed for more information. I hope this helps.
-Riley
Hello my name is Amanda and i have a 6 yr old cat who is very sick with a respiratory infection he is very lathergic and started not to eat off drink sneezing with watery eyes. I currently just lost my job due to a major car accident last month which i used my vehicle for work home visits to pregnant women with opioid disorder traveling the 7 counties of South Jersey my husband is disabled and i am very scared for my fur baby cat Prince he is in need of emergency care we live in philadelphia pa. I have no funds and i desperately need help. Can someone pls help me.
Thank you,
Amanda
Amanda,
Please click on any of the resources provided in our Veterinary Care list to find more information on programs offered. I hope this helps and your kitty gets better soon!
-Riley
hello. i am homeless and live in my car but i just adopted 2 dogs to live in my car with me. well one needs a surgery and i cant afford it right now. can you send me money please. thank you, barbara snider
Barbara,
We connect low income families with local resources. We never send money, gifts or anything else directly to our readers. Please feel free to contact any of the listed veterinary resources to see if they can help your pup get surgery. Thanks.
-Riley
I REALLY wish I had known about any of these! I had a service dog that I had to give to another family because of vet costs and not being able to afford food every month (he had allergies). I am now, once again, housebound and my children heartbroken. I hope there is some way to get this information out to the people desperately searching for help.
I actually came across this looking into the damage the government shutdown was going to do to my family. Specifically Food Stamps/SNAP. None of my hours of searching came up with any of these. I am in UT sadly.
Sarah,
I am so sorry to hear about that! Did you see our article about the government shutdown?
-Riley
I’m in or. An my cat is having breathing problem an a bad tooth. He needs to b seening asap but I don’t have money till next week. His breath smells baddly. I need help
Melissia,
Please make sure you contact any of the listed low income veterinary resources to see if you qualify for their programs. I hope this helps.
-Riley
I live in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. I have noticed blood in my cat’s stool. Now she has blood coming out of her mouth. She does not seem to be in pain. She is acting calm. I cannot afford veterinary care to see what is wrong with her.
Erica,
I’m so sorry to hear that. I went ahead and added your area to our research list. However several of the programs we have listed are nationwide. Head to our Low Cost Veterinary Care page and contact any of the resources for more information and qualifications. I hope this helps.
-Riley
You dont have anything available in Missouri. And I have 2 dogs. One is 10 years old and one is 11. I am now disabled, and my husband is barely able to afford to keep us going while I get my health issues taken care of and apply for disability. I love my dogs like my children. They have been with me for a decade. They are getting increasingly large tumors that are visible. They haven’t seen a vet in years. Please help.
Rebecca,
I’ll add Missouri to our research list. In the meantime, several of the resources listed are nationwide. Please be sure to click on the links within the article for more information on low cost veterinary resources. I hope this helps.
-Riley