Do You Need Help with Veterinary Bills?
We receive a lot of calls from people who want 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, Inc., is not in the position to take in Owner Surrenders because of sickness or injury. But, we can direct you to those who may be 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 services 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.
The Brown Dog Foundation
http://www.browndogfoundation.org
At Brown Dog Foundation it is our mission to offer pet owners in temporary financial crises 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.
Fetch a Cure – (804) 525-2193
Whether it be through financial support or other resources, FETCH a Cure’s, 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.
The Magic Bullet Fund
The Magic Bullet Fund helps people who have a dog with cancer but cannot afford treatment costs.
he Pet Fund – (916) 443-6007
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.
Cats in Crisis
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
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
International Assoc of Assistance Dog Partners VCP Program
The Mosby Foundation
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.