We have compiled a list of ideas and additional resources for you, to help you secure funding for your pet’s veterinary care.
Suggestions for Raising Funds
1. Borrow money from family or friends
Your friends and family know you and may even have a relationship with that pet and will want to help.
2. Crowdfund
Crowdfunding has become a popular way to raise money for costly medical and vet care. Our preferred organization is Waggle, as the funds go directly to the vet clinic for your pet. Utilize social media to ask for help from your network.
3. Apply for a personal loan
A personal loan is an unsecured loan (not secured with collateral such as a house or car) that you can apply for through banks, credit unions, or online lenders. Personal loans are typically paid back over a specified period of time in fixed monthly installments. Visit your bank or a site like Credit Karma to generate a list of available lenders.
4. Apply for grants
There are many non-profits out there that assist financially in pet emergencies. The Pet Good Samaritan Fund is one that we partner with often. Scroll down for more resources.
Charitable Assistance for Veterinary Care
This list is far from complete but we hope it helps get you started.
National Organizations
Bow Wow Buddies– financial assistance for dogs for ailments such as broken limbs, amputations, cancer treatments, etc.
Pet Assistance, Inc– Will help with small grants for pets that are being seen at privately owned vet hospitals
The Pet Good Samaritan Fund– Will help in treatable pet emergencies(pyometra, blocked cats, foreign body, splenectomy, etc) that goes directly to the vet hospital
Feeding Pets of the Homeless– provides pet food and veterinary care to pets of people experiencing homelessness
Frankie’s Friends– lifesaving and specialty veterinary care
Live Like Roo– assistance for pets with cancer
The Mosby Foundation– injured, sick, or abused dogs
The Onyx and Breezy Foundation– medical care when the owners have financial hardship
Paws 4 A Cure– dogs and cats in need, including medications like heartworm treatment and insulin
The Pet Fund– non-basic, non-urgent care such as cancer and chronic conditions
Red Rover – Will provide grants for life saving treatment of illness or injury
Joshua Lewis Animal Cancer Fund– monetary assistance for pets with cancer
STARelief and Pet Assistance– small grants (under $500) for medical, spay/neuter, and end of life services
Violet’s Friends in Need– urgent or critical veterinary care, surgeries, therapies or mobility solutions
Maryland
Fetch a Cure– help for pets with a cancer diagnosis (DC, MD, VA)
Resources for Pets in Cases of Domestic Violence
Maryland
SARC– Housing with pet kennels
National
DomesticShelters.Org– Find shelters with a pet program
Red Rover– will help with grants for emergency boarding, safe escape, or treatment with pet injuries or illness
Safe Havens for Pets– Find safe havens for pets of individuals experiencing domestic violence/ homelessness
Other Resources
Dogs on Deployment– connecting military families with resources
Frosted Faces Foundation– small grants for senior pets
Pets with Disabilities– Wheelchair assistance for your pet
STARelief and Pet Assistance– emergency foster/boarding
Pet Food Pantries
Animal Foodbank of the Lehigh Valley– Allentown, PA
Brutus’ Animal Aid– York, PA