We understand that veterinary care can be cost-prohibitive.
Here are some means to obtain financial assistance with your veterinary bills.
Financing Options
You can apply for this special kind of credit card. Basically, it lets you finance your pet’s care.
Often, pet owners call Care Credit from the vet’s office when they find out that their pet needs care that may be financially difficult to manage at the time of service.
This is not a grant. You do need to eventually pay this bill, as with any credit card.
When you apply for this card, they will tell you for what amount you have been approved. Sometimes, the amount for which you are approved is still not enough to pay your entire veterinary bill.
You need to meet certain qualifications to obtain Care Credit.
Grants
These organizations may provide funds to pay for your pet’s veterinary care. There is NO GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE FUNDS, but you are welcome to apply.
Provides grants for veterinary care.
Services eligible for funding: Broken limb, amputation, intestinal blockage, cancer treatment.
NOT eligible for funding spays, neuters, preventive care, ongoing conditions, or end-of-life care.
Can grant up to $2500; the average size of the grant is $1200.
For pets needing lifesaving emergency or specialty care.
Before applying, you must have a clear diagnosis, treatment plan, and cost estimate in place from a veterinarian.
Grants up to $1500.
Healthcare costs are related to cancer treatment and care.
Grants from $500 to $1500.
An urgent care grant program that helps pets who need urgent and emergency care.
Intended to fill a small gap in funding that is keeping an animal from care.
A typical grant is around $200.
For non-basic, non-urgent care for problems such as cancer, heart disease, endocrine disease, eye disease, chronic conditions, etc.
Financially bridging the gap for a sick pet that would respond to treatment.
They work with the clinic and the family to find the best, most affordable path to save the pet.
Assist in the care of critically sick, injured, abused, and neglected dogs through financial support.
Does not cover diagnostics such as radiographs and blood testing.
The dog must be spayed or neutered.
Veterinary financial assistance grants to pet owners needing life-saving medical care for their pets.
Grants up to $1000.
The Onyx and Breezy Foundation
Offer funding where hardship is present.
Various things are funded such as food, diagnostics, medical treatment, etc.
For dogs with illness or injury.
Grants up to $500.
Not for new pets. Meant to assist longtime pet owners.
