Financial Assistance with Vet Bills
CARE CREDIT
Phone: (800) 677-0718
This is a credit card company specifically for health care, including veterinary care. “Care Credit, the leader in patient/client financing, has helped more than 3 million patients/clients get the treatment or procedures they needed and wanted. With a comprehensive range of plan options, for treatment or procedure fees from $1 to over $25,000, we offer a plan and a low monthly payment to fit comfortably into almost every budget.”
FELINE VETERINARY EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE (FVEAP)
Fax: (888) 301-4264
“We are a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Charity Organization (EIN #16-1624014) that provides emergency financial assistance to cat and kitten guardians who are unable to afford veterinary services to save their companion with Vaccine Associated Sarcoma (VAS), also referred to as Injection Site Sarcoma (ISS). This program is unavailable to assist with any other conditions at this time.”
THE PET FUND
Phone: (916) 443-6007
“Our primary focus is on the care category of non-basic, non-emergency care. For example, we work on cancer treatment, heart disease, endocrine disorders, kidney disease, cataract surgery, and chronic conditions. You can see a longer list of examples of the kinds of treatment we fund on the Donor Resources page of the website. Our financial information is available at www.guidestar.com, and we welcome questions about our funding, application process, and nonprofit development at info@thepetfund.com. “
UNITED ANIMAL NATIONS dba RED ROVER
Phone: (916) 429-2457
“The RedRover Relief program provides financial assistance, resources and emotional support to pet guardians struggling with economic hardship when pets are in need of urgent and emergency veterinary care, as well as support and resources to help victims of domestic violence escape abusive environments with their pets.”
THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
“Pets are part of the family. We have resources to help you with your furry and winged companions and solve any problems you may have. And on a bigger scale, we're helping improve the lives of the companion animals next door, in shelters, and in every community.” This site provides various links to a number of resources throughout the nation.
ROSE’S FUND FOR ANIMALS
Phone: 877-505-4234
“When there is a situation where the pet or found animal has a good chance of being well, but the owner or Good Samaritan can’t afford it, this fund will help cover the cost. The veterinarian should call the fund only after the owner has used his/her own resources and applied for a care credit card. We will then assist the owner to the best of our abilities in making a payment towards the bill. The veterinarian or representative will call the fund and the payment will go directly to the practice.”
ANIMAL WELFARE ASSISTANCE GROUP
Phone: 831-659-2156 (For pet guardians living in Monterey County, CA)
“Since 1978, Animal Welfare Assistance Group has been keeping Monterey County residents and their pets together. We strive to keep pets out of shelters and rescues and to help their owners keep them in their loving homes. Some of the services we provide are: Loans or grants to economically disadvantaged and responsible pet guardians for veterinary care; Low cost or free spay and neuter for economically disadvantaged pet guardians; Pet food and supplies for financially disadvantaged seniors, disabled veterans, owners of service dogs and others; Information on responsible pet care and resources available in Monterey County; Free microchips to area shelters for cats and dogs that have been lost and are reclaimed by their guardians.”
ACTORS AND OTHERS FOR ANIMALS (Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange or Ventura counties)
Phone: (818) 755-6045 • (818) 755-6323
“At Actors and Others for Animals we strongly believe that all of us have a responsibility to protect and care for the pets we take into our homes and hearts and to the discarded and unwanted animals who end up in shelters. Through the money we raise, our core work is to ensure that low and/or fixed income individuals are able to have their pets spayed and neutered to reduce birth rates and to enrich their quality of life. And because many of those same pet guardians find themselves lacking the funds to care for their pets when they becomes sick or injured, we provide help to both navigate the veterinary health system and to provide financial assistance.”
BIRCHBARK FOUNDATION (Monterey and Santa Cruz counties)
Phone: 831-462-6004
“BirchBark Foundation is a not-for-profit charitable organization, whose mission is to enhance and support animal health and well being by providing access to financial and educational resources for pet owners and the community. Using established criteria, BirchBark provides financial grants to animal owners who are unable to partially or fully cover the cost of their pet’s emergency or critical care.”
LABRADOR HARBOR
“Labrador Harbor is committed to providing assistance to Labrador Retrievers of all ages, in permanent homes or within a California based non-profit rescue organization. We strongly believe that all Labs, regardless of age, deserve to live quality lives with people who love them. Labrador Harbor may assist with funding medical intervention, as well as training or other special care that may be necessary to enhance quality of life.”
LABRADOR LIFE LINE
Fax: 978-912-5053
“Born on the LABSR4U mailing list, members of the list joined together to help purebred Labrador Retrievers at times when financial difficulty could make the difference between life and death, or health and sickness. We hope to give more Labs a chance to a happy, healthy life! Labrador Life Line is committed to offering a variety of types of assistance to Labrador Retrievers in need. We can assist eligible Labs with medical treatment or other special needs.”
THE MAGIC BULLET FUND
Fax: 914-206-4301
“Magic Bullet Fund (MBF) provides financial assistance for canine cancer treatment only when the family is financially unable to provide treatment. MBF dogs would not be able to have (or complete) cancer treatment without our assistance. Most families contribute some portion of the treatment fees and MBF contributes only the amount that the family cannot pay.”
STARELIEF AND PET ASSISTANCE
Phone: 203-636-0971
“Financial hardships can prevent people from caring for the pets they love. Our Home For Life Grant program provides financial assistance and resources to pet caretakers and families who are experiencing financial hardship. We provide assistance for routine and emergency veterinary care for those who meet our requirements. You can learn more about our Home For Life grants and find out about the eligibility requirements by clicking our link.”
BROWN DOG FOUNDATION
Brown Dog Foundation is a 501c3 public charity that provides funding to families who find themselves in similar situations - a sick pet that would likely respond to treatment, but due to an unforeseen circumstance, there is not enough money immediately available to make it happen. Her hope is that knowing this foundation exists, dog-owners will have their dogs tested for cancer more frequently.
THE MOSBY FOUNDATION
The Mosby Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization specializing in paying medical expenses for sick, abused and neglected dogs. Many of these dogs have been abandoned with no one to speak on their behalf, or to help them live the lives all dogs are meant to live. Others have owners with limited means for providing adequate medical attention for their pets.
SHAKESPEARE ANIMAL FUND
Phone: 775-342-7040 / Fax: 775-997-0449
Shakespeare Animal Fund, a non-profit charity was founded after the loss of a beloved Cocker Spaniel "Shakespeare". He died after a very costly illness, and in his memory this fund was founded to help others who might face financial problems while trying to save their pet.
Phone: (800) 677-0718
This is a credit card company specifically for health care, including veterinary care. “Care Credit, the leader in patient/client financing, has helped more than 3 million patients/clients get the treatment or procedures they needed and wanted. With a comprehensive range of plan options, for treatment or procedure fees from $1 to over $25,000, we offer a plan and a low monthly payment to fit comfortably into almost every budget.”
FELINE VETERINARY EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE (FVEAP)
Fax: (888) 301-4264
“We are a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Charity Organization (EIN #16-1624014) that provides emergency financial assistance to cat and kitten guardians who are unable to afford veterinary services to save their companion with Vaccine Associated Sarcoma (VAS), also referred to as Injection Site Sarcoma (ISS). This program is unavailable to assist with any other conditions at this time.”
THE PET FUND
Phone: (916) 443-6007
“Our primary focus is on the care category of non-basic, non-emergency care. For example, we work on cancer treatment, heart disease, endocrine disorders, kidney disease, cataract surgery, and chronic conditions. You can see a longer list of examples of the kinds of treatment we fund on the Donor Resources page of the website. Our financial information is available at www.guidestar.com, and we welcome questions about our funding, application process, and nonprofit development at info@thepetfund.com. “
UNITED ANIMAL NATIONS dba RED ROVER
Phone: (916) 429-2457
“The RedRover Relief program provides financial assistance, resources and emotional support to pet guardians struggling with economic hardship when pets are in need of urgent and emergency veterinary care, as well as support and resources to help victims of domestic violence escape abusive environments with their pets.”
THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
“Pets are part of the family. We have resources to help you with your furry and winged companions and solve any problems you may have. And on a bigger scale, we're helping improve the lives of the companion animals next door, in shelters, and in every community.” This site provides various links to a number of resources throughout the nation.
ROSE’S FUND FOR ANIMALS
Phone: 877-505-4234
“When there is a situation where the pet or found animal has a good chance of being well, but the owner or Good Samaritan can’t afford it, this fund will help cover the cost. The veterinarian should call the fund only after the owner has used his/her own resources and applied for a care credit card. We will then assist the owner to the best of our abilities in making a payment towards the bill. The veterinarian or representative will call the fund and the payment will go directly to the practice.”
ANIMAL WELFARE ASSISTANCE GROUP
Phone: 831-659-2156 (For pet guardians living in Monterey County, CA)
“Since 1978, Animal Welfare Assistance Group has been keeping Monterey County residents and their pets together. We strive to keep pets out of shelters and rescues and to help their owners keep them in their loving homes. Some of the services we provide are: Loans or grants to economically disadvantaged and responsible pet guardians for veterinary care; Low cost or free spay and neuter for economically disadvantaged pet guardians; Pet food and supplies for financially disadvantaged seniors, disabled veterans, owners of service dogs and others; Information on responsible pet care and resources available in Monterey County; Free microchips to area shelters for cats and dogs that have been lost and are reclaimed by their guardians.”
ACTORS AND OTHERS FOR ANIMALS (Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange or Ventura counties)
Phone: (818) 755-6045 • (818) 755-6323
“At Actors and Others for Animals we strongly believe that all of us have a responsibility to protect and care for the pets we take into our homes and hearts and to the discarded and unwanted animals who end up in shelters. Through the money we raise, our core work is to ensure that low and/or fixed income individuals are able to have their pets spayed and neutered to reduce birth rates and to enrich their quality of life. And because many of those same pet guardians find themselves lacking the funds to care for their pets when they becomes sick or injured, we provide help to both navigate the veterinary health system and to provide financial assistance.”
BIRCHBARK FOUNDATION (Monterey and Santa Cruz counties)
Phone: 831-462-6004
“BirchBark Foundation is a not-for-profit charitable organization, whose mission is to enhance and support animal health and well being by providing access to financial and educational resources for pet owners and the community. Using established criteria, BirchBark provides financial grants to animal owners who are unable to partially or fully cover the cost of their pet’s emergency or critical care.”
LABRADOR HARBOR
“Labrador Harbor is committed to providing assistance to Labrador Retrievers of all ages, in permanent homes or within a California based non-profit rescue organization. We strongly believe that all Labs, regardless of age, deserve to live quality lives with people who love them. Labrador Harbor may assist with funding medical intervention, as well as training or other special care that may be necessary to enhance quality of life.”
LABRADOR LIFE LINE
Fax: 978-912-5053
“Born on the LABSR4U mailing list, members of the list joined together to help purebred Labrador Retrievers at times when financial difficulty could make the difference between life and death, or health and sickness. We hope to give more Labs a chance to a happy, healthy life! Labrador Life Line is committed to offering a variety of types of assistance to Labrador Retrievers in need. We can assist eligible Labs with medical treatment or other special needs.”
THE MAGIC BULLET FUND
Fax: 914-206-4301
“Magic Bullet Fund (MBF) provides financial assistance for canine cancer treatment only when the family is financially unable to provide treatment. MBF dogs would not be able to have (or complete) cancer treatment without our assistance. Most families contribute some portion of the treatment fees and MBF contributes only the amount that the family cannot pay.”
STARELIEF AND PET ASSISTANCE
Phone: 203-636-0971
“Financial hardships can prevent people from caring for the pets they love. Our Home For Life Grant program provides financial assistance and resources to pet caretakers and families who are experiencing financial hardship. We provide assistance for routine and emergency veterinary care for those who meet our requirements. You can learn more about our Home For Life grants and find out about the eligibility requirements by clicking our link.”
BROWN DOG FOUNDATION
Brown Dog Foundation is a 501c3 public charity that provides funding to families who find themselves in similar situations - a sick pet that would likely respond to treatment, but due to an unforeseen circumstance, there is not enough money immediately available to make it happen. Her hope is that knowing this foundation exists, dog-owners will have their dogs tested for cancer more frequently.
THE MOSBY FOUNDATION
The Mosby Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization specializing in paying medical expenses for sick, abused and neglected dogs. Many of these dogs have been abandoned with no one to speak on their behalf, or to help them live the lives all dogs are meant to live. Others have owners with limited means for providing adequate medical attention for their pets.
SHAKESPEARE ANIMAL FUND
Phone: 775-342-7040 / Fax: 775-997-0449
Shakespeare Animal Fund, a non-profit charity was founded after the loss of a beloved Cocker Spaniel "Shakespeare". He died after a very costly illness, and in his memory this fund was founded to help others who might face financial problems while trying to save their pet.