Resources to Help You Pay for Care

*Please note that many of these require applications, have eligibility criteria (income limits), and have limited resources so might not be able to help everyone in need.

*Your veterinary clinic might not be aware of some of these resources, so this would be a good opportunity to share with them as well.

• American Veterinary Medical Foundation - provides grants to help with pet medical care

• AlignCare Health - partners with veterinary clinics to provide payment for up to 80% of the veterinary services needed (*the veterinary clinic must be a partner of AlignCare Health)

• Vet Billing - partners with veterinary clinics to offer payment plans to pet owners (*The veterinary clinic much be a partner of Vet Billing)

• Care Credit - credit card that can be used for routine veterinary care, emergency services, surgeries, and other procedures, as well as for your own dental and other health needs

• FETCH a Cure - provides financial aid to help with pet cancer treatment

• The Riedel & Cody Fund - provides financial assistance for pets needing cancer treatment

• Red Rover - provides financial assistance, resources, and emotional support for pet owners struggling with economic hardship when pets are in life-threatening situations (average grant = $250)

• The Pet Fund - provides financial assistance for pets with medical needs such as cancer treatment, heart disease, chronic conditions, endocrine diseases, eye diseases, etc.

• The Mosby Foundation - assists in the care for critically sick, injured, abused and neglected dogs

• Frankie's Friends - helps with the treatment of emergency and specialty medical conditions where the pet would otherwise suffer, be euthanized, or relinquished without proper veterinary care. (maximum grant = $2,000)

• Pets-DC - provides support for veterinary for DC-based pet owners living with HIV/AIDS or other disabling conditions

• Pets of the Homeless - provides assistance for pets in need of emergency medical care whose owners are experiencing homelessness

• Bow Wow Buddies Foundation - urgent medical care and aids with veterinary bills for serious conditions

• Handicapped Pet Foundation - donates pet wheelchairs

Pet Insurance

*It is important to note that pet insurance is most effective if purchased before a problem arises. Many companies will not cover costs for treatment after a diagnosis is made. 

*Whenever you get a pet, it is always best to decide up front if pet insurance is right for your financial circumstance.

Pawlicy Advisor - use this resource to compare pet insurance options and find the right one for you and your pet

Some Pet Insurance Options:

• Trupanion

• ASPCA Pet Insurance

• Lemonade

• Pets Best

• Embrace

• Pumpkin