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ARE YOU NEEDING HELP
WITH VETERINARY BILLS? We are
receive a lot of calls from people who are wanting to turn their pet
over to rescue because he/she is injured or sick and needs medical
assistance and they can't afford the vet bill. Chihuahua & Small
Dog Rescue is not in the position to take in Owner Surrenders because of
sickness or injury. But, we can direct you to those who maybe able
to help you. Before you consider
giving up your pet because of injury or a medical condition that you
can't afford, please consider one or more of the following to assist
you. Your pet is a valued member of your household that loves you
and needs your help. Low cost full service
veterinarian: Downtown
Animal Care Center (303) 595-3561
Harrison Memorial Animal Hospital
(303) 722-5800
Grants and other possible
financial assistance.
American Animal Hospital Association (866) 443-5738
www.aahahelpingpets.org/
Through the AAHA Helping Pets Fund, we offer grants for
veterinary care of pets that have been abandoned and those whose owners
are experiencing financial hardship. AAHA-accredited veterinary
practices may apply for financial assistance on behalf of their clients
in need.
Angels
4 Animals (916) 941-9119
www.Angels4Animals.org
Our services range from financial aid to complete
treatment to those pets and pet owners in need. Angels4Animals, a
non-profit organization and a program of Inner Voice Community Services,
has a mission to serve as the guardian angel of animals whose caretakers
find themselves in difficult financial situations. At Angels4Animals
they believe that animal owners should not have to say goodbye to the
animals that they love. Their work is accomplished in conjunction with
veterinary clinics across the country, eager to assist as many animals,
and their owners, as possible. The services offered range from financial
aid to complete treatment to those pets and pet owners in need.
The
Assistance Dog United Campaign (800) 284-DOGS (3647)
www.assistancedogunitedcampaign.org/vouchers.html
Operated in association with The Assistance Dog
Institute, this nonprofit helps people with disabilities find funding to
purchase service dogs. Phone: 800 284-DOGS (3647)
The
Brown Dog Foundation
http://www.browndogfoundation.org/
At Brown Dog Foundation it is our mission to offer pet
owners in temporary financial crisis an alternative to euthanasia when
their pet faces a treatable life-threatening condition in order to
restore the quality of life for pet and owner. Use the online form to
apply for assistance.
Care
Credit - (866) 893-7864
http://carecredit.com/vetmed/whycc.html
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.
Cody's
Club (614) 620-2476
www.codysclub.bravehost.com/
When facing radiation for your companion animal, this
group may be able to make a tough decision easier. Codys Club provides
financial support for those who face radiation treatments on a limited
income, and also emotional support services in the form of a hotline and
in-person group that meets monthly.
Feline
Veterinary Emergency Assistance (FVEAP)
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.
Fetch
a Cure - (804) 525-2193
www.fetchacure.org
Whether it be through financial support or other
resources, FETCH a Cures, Canines in Crisis program looks forward to
providing families with a sense of hope.
God's
Creatures Ministry (973) 694-5155
www.all-creatures.org/gcm/help-cf.html
This fund helps pay for veterinarian bills for those who
need help.
Good
Sam Fund (614) 846-5800
www.medvetfoundation.org/index.asp
The MedVet Good Sam (Special Assistance and Memorial)
Fund was established in 1999, well before the development of the
Foundation. Its mission was then, and still is, to provide financial aid
and support for sick or injured stray animals who are admitted to MedVet
by Good Samaritans and animal lovers. Each grant for assistance is
limited to $500 per doctor per year and per patient per year. Please
click here for the criteria for you and your pet.
IMOM
www.imom.org
We are dedicated to insure that no companion animal has
to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially
challenged. See the application criteria
here.
Help-A-Pet (630) 986-9504
www.help-a-pet.org
Our efforts focus on serving the elderly, the disabled,
and the working poor. HelpAPet.org helps with vet bills for pets of the
physically and mentally challenged, the elderly on fixed incomes, and
children of the poor. Proof of income is required, and the pet owner
must pay as much of the bill as they can to show the pet owner's
commitment to the well being of their pet. 100% of every dollar donated
goes directly to the veterinarian or medical care giver who is treating
the animal.
The
Perseus Foundation
www.perseusfoundation.org/new-petowner/index.cfm
Provides information and support to owners whose pets are
diagnosed with cancer. Provides information on clinical trials.
Provides financial assistance through its Magic Bullet Fund
The
Magic Bullet Fund
www.themagicbulletfund.org/
The Magic Bullet Fund helps people who have a dog with
cancer but cannot afford treatment costs.
Canine
Cancer Awareness
www.caninecancerawareness.org
Our mission is to provide you with knowledge and support
so that you can consult with your vet to get the best possible treatment
for your dog. CCA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting
canine cancer. We help sponsor the veterinary costs of dogs diagnosed
with cancer for those families in financial need who would not otherwise
be able to afford treatment.
The
Pet Fund (916) 443-6007
www.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. Often animals are put down or
suffer needlessly because their owners cannot afford expensive surgery
or medical treatment. Companion animal owners must often make the
difficult decision to put an animal down or neglect medical needs
because of the costs involved. The purpose of the Pet Fund is to work
towards a future where decisions about companion animal medical care
need never be made on the basis of cost. ALL applicants are REQUIRED to
contact The Pet Fund by phone BEFORE applying for funding.
United
Animal Nations (916) 429-2457
www.uan.org/lifeline/index.html
E-mail: info@uan.org
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.
Feline
Outreach
www.felineoutreaach.org
Feline Outreach is a charitable organization formed to
promote the routine and medical care of companion animals, particularly
cats. (Note: Feline Outreach was founded by people who have diabetic
cats.)
Cats
in Crisis
www.catsincrisis.org
Cats in Crisis Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization dedicated to helping individuals and humane organizations
care for cats with chronic or emergency medical conditions through
financial and fundraising assistance. You must complete the online
application to be considered for aid.
Shakespeare Animal Fund - (775) 342-7040
www.shakespeareanimalfund.org/
Anyone can apply for funds, but SAF offers assistance
primarily to those on fixed incomes or with annual incomes below
$35,000. Exceptions are made depending on circumstances. It is always a
one-time grant
Piggers' Pals
www.piggerspals.org/mission.html
A nonprofit organization designed to assist families in
need seek specialty level care for their pets. The foundation will
accept applications from individuals or families that require financial
assistance to provide advanced medical and/or surgical veterinary care
that will extend both quantity and quality of life for their pets that
would otherwise not be available to them.
Int'l
Assoc of Assistance Dog Partners VCP Program
www.iaadp.org/index.html
AADP has established an emergency veterinary fund to
provide financial aid to United States IAADP Partner Members whose
assistance dogs require high cost veterinary intervention beyond their
ability to pay.
The
Mosby Foundation
www.themosbyfoundation.org/
The Mosby Foundation would like to help everyone who asks
for aid. However, this is simply not possible. Due to the overwhelming
number of applications we receive daily and the limited funds we have to
work with, we simply cannot help everyone. Our priority for accepting an
application for funding will continue to be a life-saving emergency
confirmed by a licensed veterinarian either by fax or phone. To apply
for a grant call 540-939-4034 or e-mail
info@themosbyfoundation.org
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