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Organizations with Assistance Programs

The following links are provided as a service; UAN is not suggesting any of these organizations will be able to help in your specific situation, and UAN does not endorse any of the listed veterinary clinics. Clinics are listed only if they have an emergency fund. Please contact us if you know of an organization to add to this list.


National Organizations with Assistance Programs

The following organizations provide assistance with emergency situations. If additional assistance is offered, it is listed. Please contact us if you know of an organization to add to this list.

United States and Canada
AAHA Helping Pets Fund  Application must be submitted by an AAHA-accredited veterinary practice.
ChipIn
Give Forward
Wish Upon a Hero
Canada Only
CNIB Guide Dog Assistance Fund
The Farley Foundation
United States Only
American Humane (The Second Chance Fund) For rescue organizations and shelter professionals.

CareCredit

Cats in Crisis (Nine Lives Fund)

Feline Outreach
God's Creatures Ministry Veterinary Charity Fund
Handicapped Pets Foundation (Help Fund)
Handipets Haven
Help A Pet
In Memory of Magic

International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP):  Guide, hearing or service dogs.

Jake Brady Memorial Fund:  Also helps with preventive and chronic veterinary care. Focuses on helping Ohio residents.

The Mosby Foundation:  For dogs only.

The Onyx & Breezy Foundation
Pigger's Pals: A Foundation of Hope

Starfleet Canine Aid Foundation

Tails of Hope Foundation, Inc.


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National Organizations with Assistance Programs: Disease Specific

Cancer
Dog and Cat Cancer Fund
Other resources for dogs with cancer
Cardiac disease

Cats in Crisis Stripes Fund

Deafness

Deaf Dog Education Action Fund  (Emergency Medical Support Fund)

Diabetes
Muffin Pets Diabetic Pets Fund
Kidney disease
Cats in Crisis Mesa Fund
Neurological disorders and mobility impairments
Cats in Crisis Gillie Fund
Thyroid disease
Cats in Crisis Stripes Fund
Other chronic, ongoing conditions
Cats in Crisis Crisis Care Fund

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National Organizations with Assistance Programs: Breed Specific

Akita
Akita Club of America Rescue Fund   [Guidelines] [Application]
Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Cattle Dog Rescue, Inc. (ACDRI)
Bernese Mountain Dog
Berner Emergency Health Assistance Fund
Boxer
American Boxer Rescue Association
Boxer Rescue Foundation
Boston Terrier
Boston Terrier Rescue Net
Chow Chow
The Chow Chow Club’s Welfare Fund
Cocker Spaniel
Cocker Angel Rescue Aid (CARA) Fund : For rescued Cocker Spaniels; application must be submitted by rescue group.
Corgi
CorgiAid, Inc.
Doberman
Special Needs Dobermans
Golden Retriever
Goldstock Fund : For Golden Retrievers and “golden hearted” dogs.
Labrador Retriever
LABMED
Labrador Lifeline
Pit Bull
Pit Bull Rescue Central
Terriers
Dougal's Fund: For Scottish Terriers, West Highland White Terriers and other small, short-legged terriers.
WestieMed, Inc.
Tibetan Spaniel
Tibetan Spaniel Club of America (TSCA) Rescue and Health Trust
 

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Organizations By State/Province

The following organizations provide assistance with emergency situations. If additional assistance is offered, it is listed. Please contact us if you know of an organization to add to this list.

Alabama

Statewide

Alabama Veterinary Medical Association

Also offers assistance with vaccinations and spay/neuter (Good Samaritan grant only).

Northwest Alabama

Pets Are Worth Saving

 

Alaska

Statewide

Alaska Equine Rescue

Also offers assistance with hay, grain, farrier and general veterinary services.

Anchorage

The Roscoe Fund

 

Alberta

Province-wide

Animal Cancer Therapy Subsidization Society

 

Arizona

Sierra Vista

Care for the Horses

Also offers assistance with general veterinary care, feed, grain and foot care.

Tucson

Animal Defense League of Arizona

Also offers help with existing veterinary bills.

Arkansas
Northwest Arkansas For Pets' Sake Best Friends Senior Program Also provides seniors assistance with mircochpping, pet food, transportation to veterinarian and groomer, and temporary fostering
California
Statewide Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program (FVEAP)

Statewide

Labrador Harbor

 

Statewide Lifeline 4 Paws For rescue groups only, must be 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

Bakersfield

The Cat People
(661) 327-PAWS

Also offers assistance with cat food and litter, vaccinations and spay/neuter for seniors, and spay/neuter vouchers for low-income families. Call (661) 327-4706 for more information.

Contra Costa County

Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation (Emergency Medical Fund)

 

Grass Valley Sammie's Friends

Lake Tahoe

Shakespeare Animal Fund

 

Los Angeles area

Actors and Others for Animals

Also offers assistance with spay/neuter.

Los Angeles area

Pet Orphans of Southern California

Also offers spay/neuter vouchers.

Los Angeles area

Voice for the Animals Foundation

 

Los Angeles

Four Legged Friends Foundation

Also offers assistance with general veterinary care and pet food/litter.

Los Angeles

The Sam Simon Foundation

NO EMERGENCY FUNDS. Provides free surgery for non-orthopedic procedures and free spay/neuter including  vaccinations, flea control, deworming, nail trims and antibiotics to low-income families.

Manhattan Beach/South Bay

Animal Health Foundation

Also offers assistance with the cost of diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, and provides temporary shelter  and medical care for animals displaced by a disaster.

Orange County

Orange County SPCA

Also offers spay/neuter subsidies.

Orange County

Saddleback Valley Humane Society
(949) 262-5859

Also offers assistance with general veterinary care and pet food.

Petaluma

PETaluma Pet Pals
(707) 769-2199

Also offers spay/neuter discount coupons.

San Diego area

The Foundation for the Care of Indigent Animals

 

San Diego County FACE Foundation

San Francisco

Animal Welfare Association
(888) 616-9663

Primarily offers spay/neuter assistance. Helps with emergency care when funds are available.

San Francisco

San Francisco SPCA
(Emergency Veterinary Care Fund)

Also offers affordable spay/neuter .

San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties

Pets In Need

 

Southern CA

Animal Guardian Society

 

Colorado

Dolores and Montezuma Counties

For Pets’ Sake Humane Society

Also offers assistance with spay/neuter and low-cost vaccinations.

Fort Collins

Colorado State University Companion Care Fund

 

Connecticut

Statewide

Art for Animals

Also offers grants to 501(c)3 organizations for humane projects.

District of Columbia

DC metro area

Washington Animal Rescue League

Also offers free spay/neuter .

Georgia
Statewide Ahimsa House

NO EMERGENCY FUNDS. Offers temporary housing and veterinary care for animals in domestic violence situations.

Statewide The Horse Rescue, Relief & Retirement Fund, Inc. (Acey and Pumkin Emergency Fund)

Savannah

Save-A-Life, Inc.

Also provides low-cost spay/neuter certificates.

Idaho

Boise

The Idaho Humane Society

NO EMERGENCY FUNDS. May be able to offer interest-free financing to low-income pet owners.

Illinois

Chicago metro area

The Anti-Cruelty Society

NO EMERGENCY FUNDS. Offers temporary housing during a disaster or domestic violence situations.

Louisiana

Shreveport area

Animal Welfare, Inc.

Also offers low-cost spay/neuter.

Massachussetts

Western MA

Art for Animals

Also offers grants to 501(c)3 organizations for humane projects.

Boston metro area

Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

 

Boston

MSPCA Pet Care Assistance

 

Cape Cod and the Islands

The Sampson Fund

 

Frederick County

Frederick County Humane Society

Also offers assistance with pet food and litter .

Michigan

Greater Lansing area

Pet Support Services

Also offers assistance with pet food and supplies, transportation to veterinarian or groomer and in-home pet care.

Missouri

St. Louis

Humane Society of Missouri
(Pet Care Assistance Program)

Also offers low-cost spay/neuter.

Minnesota
Statewide Top Dog Foundation (Bentley Grant Program) Focuses on dogs 10 years of age and older (adjusted by breed) with health issues that require medical procedures and/or ongoing medications and special care

Greater St. Paul area

MediPet

Also offers assistance with spay/neuter.

Nevada

Northern NV and Lake Tahoe

Shakespeare Animal Fund

 

New Jersey

Statewide

Art for Animals

Also offers grants to 501(c)3 organizations for humane projects.

Statewide

New Jersey Animal Rights Alliance

 

Statewide

Rose's Fund for Animals

 

Statewide

Save U.S. Pets Foundation

Also offers assistance with pet food and supplies, transportation to veterinarian or groomer and in-home pet care.

Statewide Vet-I-Care

Camdem, Gloucester, Salem and Burlington Counties

PetPALS of Southern New Jersey, Inc 

 

New York

Statewide

Art for Animals

Also offers grants to 501(c)3 organizations for humane projects.

New York City Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals (Picasso's Veterinary Fund) For rescued animals/rescue groups only, applicants must be Alliance Participating Organizations

New York City

NY S.A.V.E.

 

Rochester

The Humane Society at Lollypop Farm

Also offers pet food to seniors, and spay/neuter assistance for low-income pet owners.

North Carolina

Statewide

Ashley’s Angel Fund 

Also offers the Zach Memorial Fund for dogs with cancer.

Ohio
Statewide Jake Brady Memorial Fund

Greater Columbus area

MedVet Charitable Foundation

 

Columbus

PetPromise
(Emergency Medical Fund)

Also offers help with pet food, general veterinary care, low-cost or free spay/neuter and other assistance.

Oregon

Lane County

The Bearen Foundation

 

Lane County

Greenhill Humane Society

NO EMERGENCY FUNDS. Works with local organizations to offer foster homes for pets involved in domestic violence situations and pets displaced by a disaster.

Portland

DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital (Velvet Assistance Fund)

 

Pennsylvania

Berks County

Humane Society of Berks County 

NO EMERGENCY FUNDS. Offers free foster care for animals displaced by a natural disaster, personal catastrophe, or fleeing a domestic violence situation through PetNet, and free pet food through Ani-Meals on Wheels.

Pittsburgh

Animal Care and Welfare

 

Rhode Island

Statewide

RIVMA Companion Animal Foundation

 

Tennessee

Statewide

Brown Dog Foundation

Also offers assistance for chronic conditions, prescription medication, rehabilitation, and disaster relief .

Texas

North TX

SPCA of Texas

NO EMERGENCY FUNDS. Provides short-term foster care for pets of families living in domestic violence shelters.

College Station

Capper and Chris Save the Animals Fund

 

Utah

Salt Lake City and Vernal

Pet Samaritan Fund

 

Virginia
Statewide The Mosby Foundation For dogs only

Arlington County

Animal Welfare League of Arlington
(Veterinary Assistance Program)

Also provides temporary boarding during health or house crises through the Safekeeping (Companions in Crisis) program.

Washington

Puget Sound area

The Budkis Fund

 

Thurston, Mason and Lewis counties

Concern for Animals

Also offers assistance with pet food and spay/neuter.

Bainbridge and North Kitsap

PAWS of Bainbridge Island

Also offers assistance with pet food and free or low-cost spay/neuter.

King County

Seattle Humane Society

NO EMERGENCY FUNDS. Offers free shelter and care for pets displaced by a disaster, pet food for low-income seniors, and free pet food and other services  for individuals with AIDS.

Pullman

Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine

 

Wisconsin

Madison

University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine

 

aSSistance with non-emergency care

Other resources for pet owners and rescue groups seeking financial assistance:
The Humane Society of the United States

Resources for pet owners facing foreclosure; provide help with pet deposit:
No Paws Left Behind

Low-cost spay/neuter resources:
Spayusa.org
Neuterspay.org

RESOURCES FOR HUMANE HORSE EUTHANASIA

Equine Voices Rescue and Sanctuary in Arizona maintains a Humane Euthanasia Fund for owners who cannot afford to humanely euthanize their horses.  

NorCal Equine Rescue in California maintains a Euthanasia Clinic Fund for owners who cannot afford to humanely euthanize their horses.