Need help paying for veterinary care for your beloved companion pet? These agencies can help you take care of your beloved pet.
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 low and no-cost 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.
4/18/2016 – Unfortunately, funding is temporarily suspended due to a large number of recent applications. Since I will not be notified when funding becomes available, I’m including this resource here… if you see that funding is available, let me know and I’ll take this notice down. 🙂
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 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. 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 and are expected to pay a portion of the veterinary cost. 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 other essential needs. Please contact [email protected] to request assistance. You can also visit their website for more information.
God’s Creatures Ministry
Eligible clients may receive up to a $50 grant toward veterinary costs from God Creature’s Ministry. For more information, please click here.
Gandalf Fund
Working and retired assistance dogs who are experiencing an severe illness or injury may receive up to $2,500 in lifetime financial assistance. For more information, including a list of eligible illnesses, please click here.
Handicapped Pets Foundation
Elderly, disabled and special needs animals who need medical equipment that their owners cannot afford may be able to receive a mobility equipment grant from this agency. 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. To qualify, pets must already have a diagnosis, treatment plan and a fair-to-good prognosis of recovery. Funds are available nationwide, as long as resources allow. For more information about this and other programs, please click here.
Hope Mending Hearts
Pet owners and rescuers with a financial hardship 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. For more information, please click here.
Ian Somerhalder Foundation
Rescued pets may be able to receive up to $2,000 to assist with recovery from traumatic injuries, abuse or neglect. Find out more on the ISF website.
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 assist with veterinary costs. These grants must be applied for by the veterinarian. MEMBERS WHO APPLY THEMSELVES WILL NO LONGER BE ELIGIBLE FOR A GRANT. For more information, please click here.
Magic Bullet Fund
If you cannot afford treatment for your dog, who has a cancer diagnosis, you may qualify for assistance from The Magic Bullet Fund. Funds can only be used for the first course of treatment and cannot be used for palliative care or euthanasia. Dogs must meet certain age/weight limits and other requirements. Click here for more info.
Mosby Foundation
This agency only serves dogs that have already been spayed or neutered. Emergency assistance is not available and reimbursements for already-paid bills is not possible. 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
Individuals who seek a grant from the Onyx and Breezy Foundation must provide documentation or the following:
- Estimate of cost
- Diagnosis and prognosis
- Care Credit denial
- Tax return
Click here for more information.
Paws 4 A Cure
This organization may provide up to $500 for urgent veterinary needs. To qualify, you must read the entire guidelines and policies document, complete the online application, and add their email address to your address book. To see the specific instructions, click here.
4/18/16 – Funding is at a critical low, so qualified applicants may not receive all the funds they request.
Pet Fund
If you cannot afford care, the Pet Fund may be able to assist with veterinary care. The care must be non-basic and non-urgent, so cancer treatments and chronic conditions would be covered but a broken leg would not. There is typically a wait list for assistance. For more information, including an application, click here.
Pet Assistance, Inc.
Longtime pet owners who have taken care of their pet responsibly yet cannot afford a current medical problem may be able to receive funds to subsidize the cost of veterinary care. Grants are only available for urgent or life-threatening problems. The pet must have a good prognosis of recovery.
At the very least, this agency can provide money-saving advice, referrals and guidance!
Email [email protected] for more information. Include your name, address, phone number, photo of your pet, written estimate from a vet and a brief summary of the problem. The photo may be used in newsletters or on the website.
Pit Bulls Against Misinformation
This organization serves all dogs regardless of breed, but funding is limited depending on donations. 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 “specially abled” pets. To apply, you need to message their Facebook page with your name, contact information (address, email, FB page and phone), pet information (name, weight, sex, age), brief description of the pet’s condition, a recent photo and measurements. For more information, view the long description on their Facebook page by clicking this link.
Red Rover Relief
This agency provides needed financial assistance, resources and emotional support to “pet guardians” who are struggling financially while their pets are struggling medically. They provide grants, usually $150-$200, to help the pet receive needed care. Applications are processed online and a response is usually sent via email within two business days. For more information and an application, please click here.
RedRover Relief also offers a comprehensive list of organizations that may be able to help you.
Veterinary Care Foundation
Veterinarians who are affiliated with the Veterinary Care Foundation can request funds on behalf of their patients. Ask your local provider if they participate in the VCF program. If they don’t, you could encourage them to check out the website for more membership information.
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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
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. 🙁
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
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. 🙂