I’ve been compiling a list of organizations that provide financial aid and many other services to pet parents in need of healthcare services for our pets and animals. With a bad economy and many who have lost jobs or may lose their job in the future, or seniors living on a fixed income that keeps shrinking, it’s imperative to know that there are options available for the continued care of your pets.
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www.imom.org In Memory of Magic (IMOM)
Helping people help pets. To better the lives of sick, injured and abused companion animals. Dedicated to insure that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged.
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www.fveap.org Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program
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.
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www.carecredit.com/practices/veterinary/ CareCredit
Offers a full range of no interest and low interest payment options offered through your veterinarian.
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www.help-a-pet.orgHelp-A-Pet
Provides financial assistance nationwide for the medical care of pets whose owners are unable to afford the expense.
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www.uan.org United Animals Nation
North America’s leading provider of emergency animal sheltering, disaster relief services, and financial assistance.
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www.nysave.org New York Save
Dedicated to the aid and assistance of low-income pet owners residing in one of the five
boroughs of New York City, whose pet is in need of emergency veterinary care.
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www.pawssf.org Pets Are Wonderful Support
Provides comprehensive pet-related services to support persons in San Francisco who are maintaining the guardianship and the love of companion animals; assisting low-income San Francisco residents living with AIDS or disabling HIV, and people with other disabling
illnesses.
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www.saveuspets.orgSave U.S. Pets Foundation
Dedicated to providing financial assistance for pets to receive lifesaving medical treatments when their human companions are unable to afford professional care.
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www.thepetfund.org The Pet Fund
Provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need veterinary care.
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www.catsincrisis.org Cats In Crisis Inc.
Dedicated to helping individuals and humane organizations care for cats with chronic or emergency medical conditions through financial and fundraising assistance.
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www.shakespeareanimalfund.org Shakespeare Animal Fund
Founded for people who love their animal companions but can’t afford to pay for unexpected illness or any other medical expense.
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www.farleyfoundation.orgThe Farley Foundation
Helps sick and injured pets that belong to low-income seniors and people with disabilities.
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www.vetega.orgVeterinary Efforts in Giving to Animals
Formed to collect and administer funds for animals in need of veterinary care who either do not have locatable owners, or have owners who need financial assistance for such care; and for programs to promote and support the Human-Animal Bond.
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www.companionanimalfoundation.org Companion Animal Foundation
Established to provide funds to care for the sick and injured pets of low-income pet owners.
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www.aahahelpingpets.org American Animal Hospital Association Helping Pets Fund
Helps those in need access quality veterinary care for their sick or injured pets.
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www.angels4animals.org Angels4Animals
Founded for pet owners who are faced with financial challenges that prohibit them from renderings emergency and necessary medical care for their animals.
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