GROUPS THAT HELP PEOPLE AFFORD THE VET BILLS
American Animal Hospital Association
http://www.aahahelpingpets.org/
“Through the AAHA Helping Pets Fund, veterinary care is possible for sick or injured pets even if they have been abandoned or if their owner is experiencing financial hardship.”
Angels 4 Animals
http://www.Angels4Animals.org/
“Our services range from financial aid to complete treatment to those pets and pet owners in need.”
Care Credit
http://www.carecredit.com/
A credit card company for health care, including veterinary care. “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)
http://www.fveap.org/sys-tmpl/door/
“Seniors, People with disabilities, People who have lost their job, Good Samaritans who rescue a cat or kitten – any of these folks may need financial assistance to save a beloved companion.”
The Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that provides financial assistance to cat and kitten guardians who are unable to afford veterinary services to save their companions when life-threatening illness or injury strikes.
God’s Creatures Ministry
http://www.all-creatures.org/gcm/help-cf.html
“This fund helps pay for veterinarian bills for those who need help.”
Help-A-Pet
http://www.help-a-pet.org/
“Our efforts focus on serving the elderly, the disabled, and the working poor.”
IMOM
http://www.imom.org/
“We are dedicated to insure that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged.”
The Pet Fund
http://thepetfund.com/
“The Pet Fund is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit association that provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need urgent veterinary care.”
United Animal Nations
http://www.uan.org/lifeline/index.html
“The mission of LifeLine is to help homeless or recently rescued animals suffering from life-threatening conditions that require specific and immediate emergency veterinary care. We strive to serve Good Samaritans and rescue groups who take in sick or injured animals. In certain cases, LifeLine can also assist senior citizens and low-income families pay for immediate emergency veterinary care.”
Other Groups Who are Breed or Injury Specific:
Corgi Aid
http://www.corgiaid.org/
http://www.doberman911.org/
Doberman assistance: It’s for special needs and senior dobermans who need medical help.You can donate to help them, or have them put your dobie up there if you need help too!!
HandicappedPets.com
http://handicappedpets.com/www/index.php
Veterinary Bill Assistance Programs:
1. The Big Hearts Fund: http://bigheartsfund.org/
2. Cats in Crisis: http://www.catsincrisis.org/
3. Diabetic Cats In Need: http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/
4. The Dog And Cat Cancer Fund: http://www.dccfund.org/
5. Frankie’s Friends: http://www.frankiesfriends.com/
6. Handicapped Pets Foundation: http://hpets.org/
7. IMOM (In Memory of Magic): http://www.imom.org/
8. Labrador Life Line: http://labradorlifeline.org/
9. The Mosby Foundation: http://themosbyfoundation.org/
10. The Onyx and Breezy Foundation: http://www.onyxandbreezy.org/
11. Paws 4 A Cure: http://www.paws4acure.org/
12. The Pet Fund: http://thepetfund.com/
13. Pets-DC: http://www.petsdc.org/
14. Shakespeare Animal Fund: http://www.shakespeareanimalfund.org/
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Additional Resources for Financial Assistance
Resources Available on the Web
- http://www.speakingforspot.com/helppayingforveterinarycare.html lists many different organizations
- dccfund.org – The Dog and Cat Cancer Fund
- http://beingstray.com/dogs/financial-assistance-for-pets/#more-1086 lists many different organizations
- You may also want to Google your pet’s particular breed and look for organizations that are willing to help pay for medical cost.
Do Your Own Fundraising
Payment Plans
- carecredit.com Medical credit card that allows you to pay your pet’s medical bills over a period of time, interest free; thereafter, interest is charged
Resources to turn to if you are having trouble affording veterinary care for your dog: