Financial Assistance for Veterinary Care
CareCredit
Credit card company for health and vet care (apply online).
800-677-0718
carecredit.com
San Diego Humane Society
Financial grants for non-basic veterinary care. Grants typically do not exceed $150 and applicant must be experiencing financial hardship.
sdhumane.org
Foundation for Animal Care and Education (FACE)
Financial grants for emergency, life-saving vet care. Must have a diagnosis and treatment plan in place, with a good prognosis for recovery. Must apply to Care Credit first.
858-450-3223
face4pets.org
Pets of the Homeless
Provides pet food, emergency veterinary care and other support services for homeless pet families.
775-841-7463
petsofthehomeless.org
Foundation for the Care of Indigent Animals (FCIA)
Case-by-case funding for veterinary care for pet families with limited financial means. Must apply to Care Credit first.
fciahelpspets@gmail.com
fcianimals.org
Association for Human-Animal Bond Studies
Limited financial assistance for diagnostics only for pets including small animals and birds. Email application required. Must apply to Care Credit first.
animalbondstudies.org/category/financial-assistance-for-your-pet
Helping Paws Foundation
Financial assistance for active, retired and disabled military members.
760-429-4391
helpingpawssandiego.com
RedRover
Grants between $100 and $200 provided for emergency vet care. Pet must be spayed/neutered with a diagnosis and treatment plan already in place. Must apply online and meet eligibility requirements.
916-429-2457
redrover.org/relief
Bow Wow Buddies Foundation
Grants up to $2500 for serious conditions and emergency vet care, excluding spay/neuter surgeries, dental work, preventative care, ongoing treatments or end-of-life care. Online application required.
bowwowbuddies.com/apply-for-grant
Lionel’s Legacy Senior Dog Rescue
Financial assistance for vet care for senior clients (65 years or older) with senior dogs (7+.) Online application required.
lionelslegacy.org
Frosted Faces Foundation
Financial assistance for vet care for senior dogs, including ongoing medications and lifesaving procedures. Online application required.
715-574-6320
frostedfacesfoundation.org/ frostedfunding
The Mosby Foundation
Provides financial assistance on a one-time basis for critical, non-emergency treatment that has not yet been performed. Pet must be spayed/neutered and an online pre-application is required.
540-885-2260
themosbyfoundation.org/apply-for-assistance
Brown Dog Foundation
Small organization with limited funding for life-saving emergency vet care only. Priority is given to pet families who have a veterinarian that they see regularly. Online application required.
browndogfoundation.org/ prequal
We Saved a Puppy
Provides transportation across the Mexico border to help families receive discounted veterinary care. May supplement funding for seniors and people with disabilities.
877-787-7728
wesavedapuppy.org
The Pet Fund
One-time financial assistance for non-emergency, non-basic vet care, such as cancer treatment, heart disease, or other chronic conditions. Call before applying.
916-503-0550
thepetfund.com/for-pet-owners
PAWS 4 A Cure
Up to $500 grants for treatment including medication and medical equipment such as wheelchairs. Must apply to Care Credit first.
paws4acure.org/askforhelp. php
Onyx & Breezy Foundation
Financial assistance for vet care for families experiencing hardship. Must apply to Care Credit first.
onyxandbreezy.org/grant-application.html
FluffyRX
Discount card for pet medication.
fluffyrx.com/r/lowincomerelief/
Dylan's Hearts
Financial assistance for animals in need of life-threatening, emergency care. Must have diagnosis and treatment plan with a good prognosis.
dylanshearts.com/Animal-Medical-Bills-Eligibility.html
Friends and Vets Helping Pets
Financial assistance for pets with curable medical issues including broken bones and tumors. Online application required.
friendsandvetshelpingpets.org/need-assitance/
Pet Assistance, Inc.
Financial assistance for longtime pet owners whose companion animals have been diagnosed with an urgent medical issue.
petassistanceinc.org/financialaid
Pit Bulls Against Misinformation
Emergency medical assistance for dogs of all breeds. Must be receiving public assistance and apply for Care Credit.
pitbulltruth.org/programs/our-veterinary-fund/
LendUp
Instant decision on loans of up to $250 for 30 days, and proven borrowers up to $1,000.
lendup.com
Wells Fargo Health Advantage
Credit card for vet care (apply online).
retailservices.wellsfargo.com/wfha_patient.html
Crowdfunding Websites
These websites can assist in creating a free online fundraiser for your pet's veterinary expenses.
gofundme.com
mightycause.com
rally.org
waggle.org