FINANCIAL ASSITANCE FOR VET CARE

Below you’ll find loan and grant resources for financial assistance on vet care. You may also wish to apply for CareCredit -- a healthcare credit card -- by calling (800) 677-0718 or visiting www.carecredit.com. 

Financial Assistance for Veterinary Care for DOGS & CATS

• American Animal Hospital Association. 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. Email or call (800) 252-2242. 
• Dylan’s Hearts provides families struggling financially with the funds necessary to move treatment forward in an emergency or critical situation for the animals. Email or call (843) 855-2581. 
• Frankie’s Friends provides grants to assist with the cost of life-saving or life-enhancing emergency or specialty care for pets whose families cannot afford the full cost of treatment. 
• Fur-Ever Friends/Rico Fund -- Serving all of North Carolina. Financial assistance for medical care for your pet, or a stray animal.  Contact them with your name, phone number, pet's name, and what you need help with, and someone will reach out to you within 48 hours. Email or send a request through the Rico Requests page.
• Loving Pet Project NC. (formally Loving Pet Inn). Provides financial aid for spay, neuter, and medical needs for cats and dogs in Randolph, Forsyth, Guilford, and Davidson counties. Email (336) 393-0000. 
• Onyx and Breezy Foundation supports medical treatment for animals where hardship is present, as well as other endeavors that benefit the welfare of animals.
• Paws 4 A Cure provides financial assistance to qualified families throughout the United States who cannot afford veterinary care.  Apply for assistance here
• Red Rover Relief The Urgent Care Grants program helps animals who need urgent and emergency veterinary care. The typical grant is around $250 and is intended to fill a small gap in funding that is keeping an animal from care. Decisions are based upon several factors, including medical urgency, financial need, available funding, and eligibility.
• STARelief and Pet Assistance is a national organization that provides assistance for all the scenarios below. Email or call (203) 636-0971
  
  • Low-income individuals and/or families
  • Physically and/or mentally impaired
  • U.S. Military members and their families
  • Homeless who own pets
  • Senior citizens and retirees on a fixed income
  • Victims of domestic violence
  • Pets displaced due to natural disasters
• The Magic Bullet Fund Financial assistance for cancer treatment including surgery or chemotherapy only. The fund operates only in the U.S. The fund does not provide assistance for other conditions, treatment that has already been done, for cancer treatment after the first course of treatment has failed, for palliative care, or for euthanasia. 
• The Pet Fund provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals in the United States who need veterinary care. If you think your animal may be eligible for this program,  email with a description of your animal’s medical needs. Include a phone number where you can be reached with your email as well. 

Financial Assistance for Veterinary Care for Dogs Only

• The Mosby Foundation assists in the care of critically sick, injured, abused, and neglected dogs through financial support and public education. 
• Canine Cancer Awareness - Providing owners with information and resources when dealing with canine cancer.  Relies on contributions to assist dog owners with cancer treatments. 
• Trio Animal Foundation assists shelters, rescues, and individuals by paying the medical bills of homeless pets.

Financial Assistance for Veterinary Care for Cats Only 

• Diabetic Cats in Need - Assistance programs available for those living in the U.S. and Canada, whose cats have been diagnosed with diabetes and who are struggling to handle the costs. Their Compassionate Assistance Program provides ongoing assistance with insulin, testing supplies, and limited vet care to those who qualify as low-income caregivers. Call (234) 738-3246 and leave a message.
• Fallen Angel Fund helps cats/kittens recover by serving the Piedmont Triad and surrounding counties of North Carolina. The purpose is to aid with veterinary expenses for injured and/or sick feral and stray cats that are being fed daily by a caretaker. Call (336) 650-1873 or email  
• Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance (FVEAP) 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). 
• Forgotten Felines of Forsyth provides a low-cost TNR (trap-neuter-release) program. Email or call (336) 602-2887. 
• Marion’s Fund provides funding for sick or injured feral or stray cats.