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Financial Aid Resources for People Trying to Provide Medical Care for their Pets

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We all run into financial issues at least once in our lives, and trying to find the money to care for your pet may seem impossible.  Please don't give up.  Your pet still loves and needs you and trusts in your forever care.  There are several groups out there that try to help people in need, so that they can keep their pets and not surrender them to a rescue, sanctuary or shelter.

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Here are a few websites that can possibly help with pet medical costs if they have the funds and you qualify.

This is by no means an exhaustive list, but I add to it as I find things while researching.

• Financing/credit card for your pet’s health: http://www.carecredit.com/
•  Pet Wellness plan and finance plans (for vets only):  http://www.extendcredit.com/industries-served/veterinary-clinics.htm
• Do you have a Banfield Charitable Vet around you, most of the time it's affiliated with Petsmart and actually located within the store.  They may be able to offer assistance for medical issues for those who qualify: http://www.banfieldcharitabletrust.org/pet-owners/  and they also offer preventative care wellness plans for your pet so that you can manage the payments  http://www.banfieldcharitabletrust.org/pet-owners/vet-care-assistance/)
• You might check with local Humane Societies if they offer wormer, vaccinations, dentals, and/or a general health check at a reasonable, easy pay, if not grant covered, price:  http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html
• Here are some sites that can offer financial aid for those who qualify:  http://www.redrover.org/node/1198  and  http://fveap.org/qualifications_2.html

 

Other National organizations that provide financial assistance to pet owners in need, some of which your vet can apply for you:

 

• Please keep in mind that each organization is independent and has their own set of rules and guidelines. Therefore you will have to investigate each one separately to determine if you qualify for assistance:

1. The Big Hearts Fund (financial assistance for the diagnosis and treatment of canine and feline heart disease): www.bigheartsfund.org
2. The Binky Foundation: www.binkyfoundation.org
3. Brown Dog Foundation (prescription medications): www.browndogfoundation.org  
4. Canine Cancer Awareness: www.caninecancerawareness.org
5. Cats In Crisis: www.catsincrisis.org
6. Cody’s Club (not just dogs): www.dogdoggiedog.com/pwcAcodysclub.htm
7. The Dog & Cat Cancer Fund: www.dccfund.org
8. Fairy Dog Parents: www.fairydogparents.org/apply-online.html?view=rsform
9. Frankie’s Fund:  www.frankiesfriends.com/programs-2/hope-fund-happy-tails-2/
10. God's Creatures Ministry Veterinary Charity: www.all-creatures.org
11. Gracie’s Mission:  graciesmission.org/Home_Page.html
12. Handicapped Pets: www.handicappedpets.com/ (coupons offered for this site: http://www.therawfeed.com/stores/handicappedpets-com)
13. Help-A-Pet: www.help-a-pet.org
14. In Memory of Magic: www.IMOM.org
15. Magic Bullet Fund (cancer-specific): www.themagicbulletfund.org
16. Morris Animal Foundation: www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/pet-lovers/for-pet-owners/finances-and-insurance.html
17. The Mosby Fund: www.themosbyfoundation.org
18. The Onyx & Breezy Foundation: www.onyxandbreezy.org
19. Paws 4 A Cure: www.paws4acure.org
20. Pet Food Bank: www.petco.com
21. Pet Food Stamps: www.petfoodstamps.org
22. The Pet Fund: www.thepetfund.com
23. Pets Are Wonderful Support: www.pawssf.org/page.aspx?pid=522
24. Pets of the Homeless (pet food and veterinary care assistance for homeless): www.petsofthehomeless.org
25. RedRover Relief: www.redrover.org 
26. Rose's Fund: www.rosesfund.org
27. Scout’s Animal Therapy Rehab Fund:  scoutsfund.org/
28. Shakespeare Animal Fund: www.shakespeareanimalfund.org
29. Top Dog Foundation "Bentley Grant": www.topdogfoundation.org  

Are you familiar with Social Media sites like Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest?  Then here is another way to possibly generate funds for pet medical needs - start a Fundraiser online!

1.  GiveForward  http://www.giveforward.com/cause/raise-money-for-pet-expenses

2.  YouCaring.com  http://www.youcaring.com/fundraising-animals-pets

3.  GoGetFunding.com
http://gogetfunding.com/projects/category/animals-pets