Financial Aid Resources
MCHA understands that veterinary costs can be hard to manage. The list below features independent organizations that may offer financial help with veterinary care. Each organization sets its own rules and application process. MCHA does not oversee these programs or influence decisions. Most grants do not cover urgent or emergency care. Details for each organization appear in the drop-downs on this page.
If you have questions, we may be able to offer limited guidance. Email grantresources@monroehumane.org. Please allow up to 48 hours for a response.Â
Pets of the Homeless
 The first national nonprofit providing pet food and emergency veterinary care to pets that belong to people experiencing homelessness.
Who is Eligible:
- Individual pet owners who are:
- Experiencing homelessness while living in a transitional or emergency shelter
- Living on the streets
- Living in a campground, tent, or vehicle
- Living in inadequate housing lacking electricity, plumbing, or water
- Living in a motel for short-term staysÂ
- Couch surfing (short-term)
- A veteran participating in a VA Housing ProgramÂ
Additional Eligibility Requirements:
- Be the owner of the pet you are requesting help for
- Be actively caring for your pet
- Have your living situation verified by one of the following: Social worker, shelter staff, homeless outreach team, counselor/therapist/doctor, law enforcement officer, park ranger, VA case manager, pet organization street outreach team
How to Recieve Aid:
One of their Case Managers will conduct an interview to see if you and your pet qualify for assistance through their Emergency Vet Care Program. If you are eligible, the Case Manager will approve an exam and help you make an appointment for your pet at a local hospital or clinic. While there is no charge to you, they appreciate any payment towards the invoice made to the hospital at the time of the visit.
For More Information and to Inquire About Aid: Click Here
For the Love of Alex
For many low-income households, the cost of emergency and life-saving veterinary care for their beloved pets can be an impossible financial burden. For The Love Of Alex (FTLOA) fundraises to provide urgent and emergency veterinary care for cats and dogs whose owners cannot afford it.
Eligibility Requirements:
- They do their due diligence in vetting applicants to protect their donors’ interests. Pet owners must provide proof of their financial status through tax returns or other documentation to be approved as a beneficiary. FTLOA pays veterinarians, pharmacies, and pet food distributors directly to ensure the pet receives the necessary veterinary care and prescribed nutrition.
- For The Love Of Alex is dedicated to the well-being of the pet and its owner from the start until the animal has received a clean bill of health from its veterinarian. This vital support prevents owners from surrendering their pets to a shelter or economic euthanasia due to financial hardship.
- They provide care for dogs and cats only.
What They Do Not Do:
- Pay individuals directly.
- Maintain an animal shelter.
- Pay for vaccinations and spay/neuter services.
- Pay for Cancer treatment, such as Chemotherapy or Radiation.
- Fund breeders.
- Support non-urgent or routine care.
For More Information and to Apply: Click Here
Frankie's Friends
Frankie’s Friends is a non-profit foundation dedicated to finding cures and saving pets with cancer and other life-threatening conditions. This program is designed to help with the treatment of emergency and specialty medical conditions where the pet would otherwise suffer, be euthanized, or relinquished without proper veterinary care.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Assistance is only provided to family owned pets. They are unable to assist with community cats, strays, or animals found by good samaritans.
- Grants will only be awarded to one pet per household. Exceptions will only be considered in the event of natural disasters or extraordinary circumstances.
- Pets must have a life-threatening injury or illness that requires urgent and specific treatment to qualify.
- Assistance is only provided for emergency and specialty veterinary care.
- Pets must have already received a diagnosis and treatment plan from a veterinarian with a good or favorable outcome/prognosis.
- Both the applicant and the animal must live in the United States.
- Must present financial need through:
- Receiving government assistance OR
- Having household income below 250% of the federal poverty guidelines
- If applying for assistance with a cruciate or patella repair, the maximum grant amount, if approved, will not exceed $500.
- Frankie’s Friends cannot assist with pets treated at veterinary hospitals that have their own foundations, funds, or internal assistance programs. This includes, but is not limited to, Banfield, BluePearl, VCA, and Veterinary Emergency Group. Contact your veterinary hospital to ask about available financial-assistance programs before applying.
- Care excluded from eligibility:
- Food/basic pet supplies
- Deworming
- Grooming
- Flea treatments
- Cosmetic procedures
- Single treatment of a chronic disease
- Declawing, ear cropping, and debarking
- Farm animals
- Animals owned by breeders
- Animals used for research or commercial purposes
Grant Information:
- Grants are not guaranteed, and will not exceed $2000.00 per pet, per household. Due to the large volume of applications they receive, the program is unable to help everyone who applies.Â
- Frankie’s Friends does not reimburse for payments already made and will not consider reimbursement situations of any kind. All payments are made directly to the treating veterinarian and never to an individual.
- They are only able to assist pets with a “good prognosis” as determined by your veterinarian. If your pet has a “fair,” “guarded,” “poor,” or “unknown” prognosis, they will not be able to assist with the cost of your pet’s care
What Grants Do Not Cover:
- The cost of the initial exam, any diagnostics to determine the pet’s prognosis and course of treatment, primary veterinary care such as dental work, vaccinations, spays/neuters, monthly medications, euthanasias or the treatment of strays, rescue organizations, or foster pets.
- If your pet is being seen at a BluePearl, Banfield, VCA or Veterinary Emergency Group location, please inquire about the assistance they offer through their own Hope Fund and VEG Cares programs to see if they can help your pet first, before applying for this assistance.
Before Applying:
 You must have an estimate of the cost of care from a veterinarian that has already seen your pet, a clear diagnosis, and a specific treatment plan with a “good” prognosis as determined by a licensed veterinarian.
For More Information and to Apply: Click Here
Help-A-Pet
Help-A-Pet is a nonprofit organization with a single purpose: to provide financial assistance nationwide for the medical care of pets whose owners are unable to afford the expense.
Who They Help:
- Physically and mentally challenged individuals
- Senior citizens
- Children of the working poor
- For such people, pets provide a vital therapeutic aid to daily living, unconditional emotional attachment, and protection. Unfortunately, it is often those who need their pets most who face the fiercest financial obstacles to providing medical treatment for their beloved companions. Applicants must provide proof of income eligibility.
- Each owner is asked to pay as much as they can towards the cost in order to spread their assistance to as many pets as possible. Cost-sharing with an applicant indicates the owner’s commitment to their pet’s well-being, and lets you know your donation is being used as efficiently and sensibly as possible.
Eligibility:
- Income Requirements:
- Individual household: Annual income below $20,000
- Family household: Annual income below $40,000, with the amount varying based on number of dependents
- Due to limited funding, financial assistance can only be provided once per pet.
- Proof of income eligibility must be shown through:Â
- A complete and signed application
- Your most recent federal tax return filed with the IRS
- A pay stub or W-2 is not accepted
- If you do not file a federal tax return, you can provide documentation of government assistance, such as a disability-income or food-stamp letter, or medical aid documentation.
Important Information:
- Payment is made directly to the veterinarian, not to the client.
- Only approved applicants are notified.
- Applicants who don’t hear within one week can assume they weren’t approved.
- Decisions are final and are not subject to review.
For More Information and to Apply: Click Here
Make a Wag
Make A Wag’s primary purpose is to provide financial assistance for elderly pet owners who are facing financial and emotional hardship due to unexpected and/or emergency veterinary care for their animal companions. Their ultimate goal is to work in partnership with their member veterinarians to enable pet owners to enjoy an enriched quality of life with their healthy pets as companions.
Eligibility Requirements and Grant Information:
- Make a wag provides financial reimbursement to veterinarians/clinics for their financially struggling elderly clients (65 years of age or older) whose pets (companions) need unexpected/emergency medical care. To receive funds:
- Only licensed veterinarians/clinics can apply for funds.
- Clients must be the registered pet owner, 65 years of age or older, struggling financially whose pet/companions need unexpected/emergency medical care.
- A veterinarian must complete the application and submit all required documentation to be considered for reimbursement of expenses already incurred by their client.
- Due to funding demands, the maximum amount allotted for any one pet/companion is (up to) $2500.
- Veterinarian reimbursement is limited to $2500 per annual year, but that reimbursement can be used for multiple clients/pets.
For More Information and to Apply: Click Here
The Onyx and Breezy Foundation
Provides Funding and Support To:
- Spay and neuter programs
- Rescue of animals from kill shelters
- Food, medicine and supplies
- Cancer Research
- Medicine and equipment for military and police canines
- Equipment for medical facilities
- Puppy mill rescues and disaster relief
- Shelters, rescues, foster groups and sanctuaries
- Pets of individuals where medical hardship is present
- Helping the dogs of veterans suffering from PTSD
- Other endeavors that benefit the welfare of animals
Grant Requirements:
- All grant applications must be returned with the following to be presented for consideration:
- Tax Return (Copies only).
- Diagnosis & Prognosis (if applicable).
- Estimate of cost.
- Care Credit status (individuals must apply for care credit and submit evidence of either denial or approval with available balance).
- Telephone number that accepts calls from a “blocked’ telephone number.
For More Information and to Apply: Click Here
Paws 4 A Cure
Paws 4 A Cure is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing financial assistance for urgent veterinary care to dogs and cats in need across the United States for the treatment of illnesses and injuries. They assist pet owners who are unable to afford treatment costs for their companion animals, regardless of breed, age, or diagnosis.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Paws 4 A Cure provides financial assistance for urgent veterinary care to dogs and cats in need across the United States for the treatment of illnesses and injuries. This includes medication, insulin, heartworm positive treatment, and medical equipment such as wheelchairs.Â
- Paws 4 A Cure does not provide assistance for spaying/neutering, vaccinations, flea/tick, heartworm preventative medication, preventative care, routine dental care, routine office visits, or euthanasia.Â
- Routine dental care includes dental cleaning with anesthesia, and may include extractions, as needed for the treatment of tartar, plaque, and gingivitis. Non-routine dental care refers to the treatment of atypical dental conditions, such as fractured teeth, abscesses, and oral masses.
- Financial assistance is available only for veterinary practices within the United States. Paws 4 A Cure cannot remit payments to veterinary practices located outside of the U.S.
- To demonstrate financial hardship, applicants must provide documentation that clearly shows their current income and monthly expenses. This may include pay stubs, government assistance statements, rent or mortgage bills, utility bills, and bank statements. This information allows Paws 4 A Cure to evaluate whether the applicant qualifies for financial assistance based on genuine need.
Grant Information:
- Because donations to Paws 4 A Cure are currently at a critical low, and applications for financial assistance are at an all-time high, their funds are extremely limited. As a result, if your application is approved, you may not receive the full amount requested.
- Please note that the maximum grant available from Paws 4 A Cure is up to $400, and this is a one-time grant.
For More Information and to Apply: Click Here
The Pet Fund
The Pet Fund is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals in the United States who need veterinary care.
What They Fund:
- The Pet Fund provides need-based financial assistance for the benefit of owners of domestic animals where serious veterinary care is needed beyond routine procedures, including treatment, surgery, and medications. They will consider most requests for needed medical care, including serious chronic health problems. Depending on the level of funding available and the urgency of the needed treatment, The Pet Fund will determine whether or not to pay for all or a portion of the animal’s care.
- The Pet Fund will use the following criteria to determine whether funds will be disbursed for an animal’s care:
- The financial need of the pet owner.
- The opinion of the treating veterinarian as to the medical necessity, urgency, and prognosis for the treatment needed.
- The demonstrated capability of the pet owner to take responsibility for his/her animal.Â
- After consulting with the veterinarian to determine the immediacy of care and after determining the animal owner’s level of responsibility for the animal’s future care, The Pet Fund will determine the level of funding to be provided. Requests for grants will be put on a waiting list for available funding and will be limited to a $500 limit per applicant. Funding may be less than that amount depending on the funds needed and the funding available.
- When The Pet Fund staff approves funding for a pet owner, they will contact the individual requesting funds and if he/she is able to pay the balance of treatment costs (if any) over and above the amount contributed by The Pet Fund, then they will notify the treating vet that funds have been approved for the necessary procedure. At that point treatment can be scheduled, and The Pet Fund will then disburse the approved funds directly to the veterinarian.
What They Do Not Fund:
- Emergencies. Unfortunately they have a chronic wait list for funding, due to the large number of applicants to their fund.Â
- Basic care, including but not limited to spay and neuter surgeries, food or basic pet supplies, deworming, grooming, flea treatments, vaccinations, or routine veterinary care. Pet owners are personally responsible for these basic expenses. The Pet Fund can benefit in serious situations where medical treatment is needed beyond routine care.
- Any bills already paid or procedures already in progress. The Pet Fund cannot reimburse anyone for veterinary expenses already paid. Even if you have not yet paid your bill, if the procedure has been performed or is in progress they cannot cover the bill. Even if the procedure/treatment is performed after the application has already been sent to them, if the application has not yet been approved for funding, they will not be able to fund the procedure.
- If the applicant is already on the wait list and the procedure needs to be performed sooner than the funding is available, the bill cannot be covered. Whatever procedure or treatment is required, the medical care must be able to safely wait until they receive funding and notify applicants to schedule treatment to be eligible for funding. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Any temporary rescue animals. The only animals covered by The Pet Fund are permanent adoptions already made. You must have owned your animal for 6 months or longer and must intend to keep the animal. Animals which are currently being fostered are not eligible, nor are animals which will eventually be rehomed. If you purchased or adopted your animal with a known pre-existing condition, that is considered a rescue and is not eligible for their program. Individuals working with rescue groups or good Samaritans who have recently rescued an animal should read over the “Additional Links for Help” and “Advice for Nonprofits” pages of the website for referrals to resources for assistance.
- Any animals owned by breeders.
- Horses – They regret that care for horses is too expensive to fund.
- The cost of vet visits for animals who have not yet been seen by a veterinarian. Applicants must already have taken their animals to a veterinarian for diagnosis and must have a written estimate for the needed procedures.
- Declawing, ear cropping or debarking surgeries. The Pet Fund strongly discourages these practices and will never fund these procedures under any circumstances.
Who They Fund:
The Pet Fund will consider funding requests for all domestic companion animals including dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, potbellied pigs, pocket pets such as guinea pigs, etc. They will NOT cover farm animals, animals owned by breeders, or animals used for research or commercial purposes of any kind. If applicants to The Pet Fund are discovered to be using animals for illegal fighting purposes, they will provide the information to law enforcement agencies and assist in whatever way they can in prosecution of these illegal activities.
Grant Amount:
All grants are capped at $500 per applicant, and sometimes lesser amounts are granted. Applicants must be able to fund the rest of the procedure or treatment to be eligible for this grant. They cannot “hold” funds for applicants who have not been able to come up with the remainder of funding needed when they have reached the top of the wait list.
Important Information:
- Before applying, you must email info@thepetfund.com with:
- A description of their animal’s medical needs.
- A phone number where you can be reached.
- Please note that applications sent to The Pet Fund before emailing the organization will not be considered for funding.Â
For More Information and to Apply: Click HereÂ
RedRover
The RedRover Relief Urgent Care grant program provides financial assistance, resources, and emotional support for pet guardians struggling with economic hardship when pets are in life-threatening situations.
Grant Amount:
The average grant is around $250, and is intended to fill a small gap in funding that is keeping an animal from care.
Eligibility Requirements:
- You must be seeking assistance for one animal with a life-threatening injury or illness that requires urgent and specific treatment.
- There must be a current diagnosis and treatment plan from a veterinarian.
- RedRover cannot pay for office exams or testing.
- Treatment must have a good or favorable outcome.
- Household income cannot exceed $60,000 per year
- Both the applicant and the animal must live in the United States.
RedRover Cannot Help if Any of the Following are True:
- The animal has received most or all of their treatment.Â
- An Urgent Care grant has already been awarded to you or your household for this, or any other, animal.
- If the amount of money needed to begin, or to continue, treatment is $1000 or more RedRover will not be able to assist.
- The animal’s needs are for:
- Ongoing conditions or treatments (such as chemotherapy/radiation, special diets, Cushing’s)
- Testing or diagnostic work (such as X-rays, MRI, or blood work)
- Routine care (such as non-emergency spay/neuter, vaccinations, or annual exams)
- A follow-up visit after main treatment is done
For More Information and to Apply: Click Here
Home for Life Grant
Financial hardship can prevent families from providing the necessary life-saving medical care they need for the pets they love. STARelief’s Home For Life grant program is designed to provide financial assistance for veterinary care and resources to pet families in need.
They Offer Assistance for the Following Services:
- Emergency Medical Care
- Emergency Boarding / Foster Care
- Spay / Neuter
- Routine Medical Care (vaccines, microchip, etc)
- End-of-Life Services
They Do Not Cover the Following:
- Services already performed
- Dental Cleaning
- MRI
- Ongoing medications or medical treatments
- Unnecessary lab work or x-rays
- Cremation Services
Eligibility Requirements:
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Submit a completed application. If you do not send in all of the required information they will not review your application.
- Provide proof that your pet is spayed or neutered, unless applying for a spay/neuter grant.
- Demonstrate that you have attempted to find other funding through your own means and personal contacts.Â
- Provide photos, and agree to provide updates of your pets.
- Agree to allow them to include any, all or part of your story and picture of your pet in their newsletter, website, Facebook, etc.
Grant Information:
Typically, grants run between $100 and $500. To be considered for one of their grants you MUST complete a Home For Life grant application showing proof of financial hardship and provide them with all the required information and material requested on the application. Only completed applications will be considered for funding.
For More Information and to Apply: Click Here
Violet's Friends
Violet’s Friends offers financial assistance for urgent or critical veterinary care, surgeries, therapies or mobility solutions that are too costly for pet parents.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Preventative Care – you must have provided your animal with basic preventative and maintenance care. Care includes rudimentary shelter, appropriate fresh food and water daily and preventative veterinary care. Applicants whose companion animals are ill due to neglected care or lack of maintenance care will not be considered for funding. In some cases, past records displaying proof of care may be requested. If your animal was recently adopted, and you found out that he needed critical care after you adopted him, adoption papers must be submitted as well.Â
- Prompt Medical Care – you must have provided your animal with prompt medical care when the need was urgent or critical. In instances where surgery, therapy, or supportive treatments are recommended, but the pet parent could not afford them, basic medical care or support to help with the animal’s quality of life, lessen pain or suffering should be demonstrated. The animal’s medical needs cannot have been neglected past reasonable time for treatment, which may have caused the animal to suffer.
- Urgency of Need – Violet’s Friends in Need fund was created to help pets in need of complex or costly veterinary care, so that their lives may be improved or prolonged as a result of the treatment. This may include surgeries or procedures that will be of great benefit for the animal. However, please be aware that these surgeries or procedures cannot be extremely time-sensitive (ie: the animal will die if it does not have the surgery immediately), due to the nature of the program’s screening process. They receive many applications weekly, where they need to do their due-diligence to select the recipient in most need. The screening process may take up to a week.Â
- IMPORTANT: If your animal is in a time-sensitive emergency/life-or- death situation, then this is not the appropriate program for you.
- Positive Prognosis – the surgery or medical treatment to be funded must result in good, or long-term prognosis. While they understand that it is sometimes difficult to predict positive prognosis, the animals must have at least a 50% or better survival rate for at least six months or longer. This will be determined by the treating veterinarian. Â
- Ongoing Care and Support – you must demonstrate that you will provide on-going care and support, as a result of the treatment. This includes but is not limited to: basic veterinary care, recommended dietary changes if needed, medication(s) as prescribed by the treating veterinarian, necessary changes in the animal’s housing and/or environment, in order to accommodate or promote healing (for example, ramps for wheelchairs, indoor runners for non-slip areas, steps to prevent jumping, etc).
Program Specifics:
- As they receive applications, they will review them as quickly as possible to determine urgency of need. If your dog is a good candidate for assistance, they will contact you regarding approval of funding once they have completed the screening process.
- They do not give veterinary advice nor advice on the treatment plans for your pet.
- They will select an animal(s) every quarter as the fund’s recipients. The number of animals chosen is dependent on fund availability and cost of treatments.
- Reasons and explanations for denials will not be provided.
- Incomplete applications will not be processed. All fields in the application form must be filled out. In some instances, they may require additional documentation or supportive documentation from your vet. The sooner they receive the information, the smoother the approval process will be. Requesting additional information from you does NOT automatically indicate approval for funding.
- If your case qualifies for assistance, they will contact your treating veterinarian for supportive or additional information.
- Violet’s Friends in Need program is not a lifetime assistance program. If you will need help affording your pet’s medication, this may not be the right program for you.
For More Information and to Apply: Click Here
Handicapped Pets Foundation
The Handicapped Pets Foundation is dedicated to improving the health, mobility, and autonomy of handicapped pets by providing wheelchairs to those in need. It is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to the health and well-being of elderly, disabled, and injured pets. They donate new or reconditioned wheelchairs to pets-in-need. The Handicapped Pets Foundation envisions a future where every pet, regardless of their physical challenges or family’s economic circumstances, can experience the joy of mobility and an extended fulfilling life.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Your pet of course must be disabled and in need of a wheelchair.Â
- You must demonstrate some sort of financial need by providing documentation of governmental aid or assistance.Â
- You must be willing to provide your pet’s background and medical information.
- You must also provide photos of your pet.
For More Information and to Apply: Click Here
Live Like Roo Foundation
The Live Like Roo Foundation provides support and financial assistance to families whose pet faces a cancer diagnosis.
Eligibility Requirements:
- To qualify and be considered for a grant, your pet must have a confirmed cancer diagnosis. (The board reserves the right to assist non confirmed cases, based on medical records and an established treatment plan, to confirm suspected diagnosis.)Â
- They will also need copies of all relevant medical records. Once you’ve completed this application, you will need to send an email to medical@livelikeroo.org, with medical records showing a cancer diagnosis AND financial records pertaining to the diagnosis (estimates, invoices, etc.).Â
- Financial hardships will be considered in the application process.
- Please note that you will not hear back from the medical team until all documentation has been submitted which could take weeks or months. If you fail to send invoices, estimates, and medical records, you will not be considered.
The Booker Fund:
A fund under Live Like Roo that pays for hotel rooms, wagons, dog beds and anything a dog needs in the final days or months to make them happy and comfortable. They send dogs and their families to hotel stays to forget about cancer for a night and it helps ease the stress and emotion of having a sick dog. This Fund is named for a dude named Booker, who takes in hospice dogs and gives them the best life.Â
The Cappy Fund:
Provides funds for animals in rescue or foster to heal their cancer.
For More Information and to Apply: Click Here
Tripawds Foundation
The Tripawds Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charity established to help amputee pets and their people everywhere.
ASAP Fund:
- The ASAP fund is a veterinary financial assistance program of the Tripawds Foundation. The goal is to help financially distressed individuals with the unexpected financial burden of limb amputation surgery for a dog or cat. They understand that an unexpected, major veterinary surgery like amputation can create financial hardship for families. For those with limited financial means, these costs can often be out of reach. An inability to pay may mean the premature death of a beloved family pet.
- ASAP Grants go up to $1000, and the Tripawds Foundation understands that this is often not enough to cover the full cost of amputation surgery bills. Their goal is to help as many people as possible with at least some sort of compensation.Â
- They encourage people to apply for other grants in addition to this one if they need more financial support.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Only available for limb amputation surgery for dogs or cats.
- Limited to pet parents living in the United States or Canada.
- Only an individual person who is legally responsible for the pet may apply.
- Applicants must not have received funds from any other Tripawds Foundation programs within the past 90 days. This includes organizations applying on behalf of an individual pet parent.
- Applicants must submit a short narrative of at least 250 words and photos about their pet’s diagnosis and/or amputation recovery and care experience. The narrative will be published on the Tripawds website.
- You must include links to any crowdfunding efforts (e.g.; gofundme.com) raising funds for the pet must be provided when applicable. Please note that if funds have been raised to cover surgery expense at time of documentation review, the application will be disqualified
When To Apply:
- Applications are reviewed on a first come, first served basis.
- The application must be received within 60 days of the surgery date.
- You may apply before surgery, but if you are approved, they will only pay your vet directly.
- Recipients will be notified by email.
How Grants are Received:
- ASAP funds are gifted as either:
- A reimbursement payment after surgery to the qualified applicant, or to the veterinary clinic if the applicant is on a payment plan.
- OR they can send funds directly to your vet immediately after surgery.
- If approved, it is your responsibility to provide your veterinarian with their contact information they provide to you, so the vet can receive payment after surgery.
- They do not make advanced deposits before surgery, and they do not cover credit card processing fees.
- Payment method for individuals getting reimbursed after surgery is via check (if US resident), or Paypal (if Canadian resident).
For More Information and to Apply: Click Here
Dogs on Deployment
Dogs on Deployment is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit that ensures no service member is forced to surrender their pet due to military obligations. Through their online network, they connect military members with volunteer boarders who provide safe, loving homes during deployments, training, and emergencies. They also advocate for military pet owner rights, offer educational tools, and provide financial assistance during times of need.
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American Heroes Program:
Need a safe place for your pet while you serve? They offer free foster care and emergency support for military families across the nation. Click Here to learn more.
Eligibility Requirements:
Dogs on Deployment proudly serves America’s Heroes, including:
- Active Duty military (all branches)
- Reservists and National Guard (with valid orders)
- Honorably discharged Veterans (meeting specific service/treatment criteria)
- First Responders (firefighters, police officers, EMS, border patrol, FBI, and healthcare professionals in emergency response roles)
Click Here to Learn More
Waggle
At Waggle, they help pet guardians and animal welfare organizations raise funds for sick and injured pets while giving animal lovers and advocates a variety of ways to support pets in crisis. Whether you’re a devoted pet guardian, animal welfare organization, or veterinary provider, discover the life-saving impact their nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization can have on those animals that rely on you for their wellbeing and safekeeping.
Getting Assistance:
Being told your cherished pet needs veterinary treatment when you know you can’t afford vet bills is overwhelming. Your pet means everything to you and suddenly here you are, forced to choose between two equally stressful scenarios: carry the financial burden of giving your pet the care they need, or decline the recommended treatment and carry the emotional burden of heartache instead. That’s why Waggle exists. If you have a sick or injured pet in desperate need of care and are worried about the associated costs, create a Waggle campaign and raise funds to help with vet fees so you can do right by your cherished companion.
In order to get started on receiving aid, fill out the sign up form.
To learn more about Waggle, Click Here
Joey's Paw
Founded in 2016, Joey’s PAW was inspired by the story of a resilient puppy named Joey, who lost his rear legs due to severe abuse at just six weeks old. After adopting Joey, their founders — Tanya and Charlie Diable — realized the critical need for funding prosthetics and wheelchairs for special-needs dogs. So they started this charity in his honor. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Joey’s PAW is dedicated to improving the lives of not only disabled dogs, but all animals with special needs. Their passionate team of volunteers fundraises throughout the year, providing full or partial financial support for mobility devices that offer these animals a new lease on life. They are also committed to changing the world’s perception of special-needs dogs by showing the immense joy and companionship they bring. With the help of generous donors, they can ensure they receive properly designed wheelchairs or prosthetics and make a significant impact, one wagging tail at a time!
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The Bobo Fund
The Bobo Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in July 2024. The Bobo Fund was created in memory of Bobo, a dachshund who was rescued from a shelter in Kentucky at the age of 10 after his owner passed away during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bobo battled with Cushing’s disease, hypothyroidism, and chronic pancreatitis. Having firsthand experience with both the emotional and financial challenges involved in providing for a pet with chronic illnesses, The Bobo Fund seeks to alleviate the financial strain on pet owners who are facing hardship by assisting with the cost of essential medications for these pets on a temporary basis.
Pet Owner Qualifications:
- Pet owners must be able to provide proof of one of the following financial hardships:
- Loss of employment (termination notice) or currently receiving unemployment benefits
- Income is less than or equal to 175% of the Federal Poverty Line
- Eviction notice, Section 8 housing approval, or currently unhoused
- Government assistance (disability, SSI, SNAP, Medicaid, EBT)
- Victim of natural disaster or house fire
- Referral letter from veterinarian or case worker
- They cannot accept credit card statements, bank statements, medical bills, or personal doctor’s letters as proof of hardship.
Pet Qualifications:
- The pet (dog, cat, or other domestic household pet) must be diagnosed with a chronic medical condition that requires lifelong or long-term prescription medication or food. Conditions include, but are not limited to:
- Cushing’s disease
- Addison’s disease
- Thyroid disease (hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism)
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Epilepsy/long-term seizure medication
- Life-long eye medication
- Rx food for kidney disease
- Rx food for liver disease
- Rx food for urinary diseases
- Quality of life arthritis medication
- Quality of life allergy/skin medications (example: Atopica, Apoquel)*
- Your pet must already be taking Apoquel. They do not provide assistance for new Apoquel prescriptions.
What They Do NOT Fund:
- Controlled substances, unless required for epilepsy/seizures
- Anti-anxiety medications, unless required for a senior pet with dementia – a letter from your vet will be required.
- Cancer medications, chemotherapy, radiation
- Radioactive iodine therapy for cats with hyperthyroidism
- Donations to personal GoFundMe’s
- Over the counter food or supplements
- Dental procedures or surgeries of any kind
- Treatment or prevention for heartworm disease
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Click Here to Apply
Click Here to Learn More about The Bobo Fund
Race4Ran
As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, RACE4Ran operates under a restricted-use policy. All donations are used exclusively to support spay/neuter services and other medically-necessary, life-threatening veterinary care for animals in need. Funds are not allocated toward grooming, cosmetic, aesthetic, or other non-medical services. This policy ensures compliance with nonprofit regulations and responsible stewardship of donor contributions.
Race4Ran is NOT Able To:
- Reimburse or pay directly to individuals.
- Pay directly on CareCredit or loan accounts.
- Pay in advance of any services provided. If a deposit is required, please reach out and we will try to work something out.
- Pay if there is a $0 or negative balance (meaning the invoice has already been paid). This leaves a credit on the account that can then be used for a completely different case or even another pet in your household.
Funds Are Only Paid Directly To:
- The clinic, veterinarian, or other legal entity upon completion of the procedure(s)/service(s), only after an invoice is provided.
- The pharmacy upon/after pickup of medications, with an accompanying invoice provided.
To Apply for Spay/Neuter Assistance Click Here
Breed-Specific Funds
Australian Cattle Dog Rescue, Inc.
Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Inc. is a stand-alone corporation without members, whose Board of Directors are appointed by the American Kennel Club -recognized breed parent club, Australian Cattle Dog Club of America, Inc. Although the rescue organization has been in existence for many years as a committee of the national club, they were incorporated in the State of California in 2000. ACDR Inc as an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit public benefit corporation.
Eligibility Requirements:
- The dog must appear to be a purebred Australian Cattle Dog.
- The dog has received or will receive emergency medical treatment within 30 days of the application being submitted.
- The injury or disease for which aid is sought must have a positive prognosis for survival. A licensed veterinarian has assessed all injuries and ailments and has predicted that the dog has a solid chance for a good quality of life with treatment.
- The dog has not received a contribution from ACDRI in the last 6 months.
- The dog must be in the foster care of the person or group submitting the application.
Applications Will Not Be Approved Under the Following Conditions:
- The application requests financial aid for routine veterinary care (spay/neuter or complications resulting from spay/neuter, vaccines, heartworm test and intestinal parasite test expenses).
- The applicant has not submitted a written estimate or itemized bill from the attending veterinarian.
- The estimate received from the attending veterinarian does not indicate a positive prognosis for survival or return to good quality of life.
- The applicant, group, or organization has received a donation from ACDRI within the last six months.
Responsibilities of Applicants:
- To complete the application and supply all the information requested including a color photo of the Australian Cattle Dog for which the assistance is needed.
- Attach a copy of a written estimate or itemized bill from the treating veterinarian to the completed application. The estimate or bill should be on the veterinarian’s letterhead and should include the following:
- Name of attending veterinarian and facility; contact information
- Applicant’s name
- Dog’s name
- Diagnosis
- Prognosis
- Complete breakdown of costs
- A color photo of the dog taken after it was placed in the rescue’s or rescuer’s care.
Application Submission:
- Applications may be submitted by email, or regular U. S. mail. They must be submitted no later than 30 days after the incurred expense.
- Email submissions must include all required documentation with signatures. Incomplete applications will not be accepted for review.
- Any questions regarding the application are welcome, and can be directed to the e-mail address below.
- The mailing address is:
- ACDRI Financial Assistance Program
c/o Deborah Knappenberger, Secretary
PO Box 834
Carlton, OR 97111
- ACDRI Financial Assistance Program
- The email address is:
- secretary@acdrescueinc.org
- The mailing address is:
For More Information and to Apply: Click Here
Chow Chow Welfare
CCCI Welfare is an annually appointed committee of the Chow Chow Club, Inc., the AKC-recognized national parent club of the Chow Chow breed in the U.S. The committee is focused on the well-being of the purebred Chow Chow as a pet in today’s society. The committee is small but its scope is large. Some of their functions are:
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- To provide information about the Chow Chow breed to Chow owners, the public, animal shelters and veterinarians. Â
- To provide a central contact point for people seeking placement for abandoned or unwanted Chows and those who would like to adopt them
- To maintain a directory of Chow rescue volunteers
- To provide information, resources and support to Chow rescue volunteers and other individuals aiding homeless Chow Chows.Â
The Welfare Fund:
- The Welfare Fund is a separate fund maintained by The Chow Chow Club, Inc. to provide grants to individuals and groups involved in Chow Chow Welfare for the purposes of providing medical care, spay/neuter surgery and/or transportation to saved Chow Chows on a case-by-case basis. Chow Chows with a known bite history or that have caused injury to any person or other dogs are not eligible. Mixed Breeds are not eligible.
- Grant applications must be made in writing to the Welfare Chairman and must be received within six months of the date of submitted receipts. Decisions will be made by the Welfare Committee on a case by- case basis and may be paid in whole or in part if approved. Requests may be made to reimburse an organization or individual for expenses already incurred which were not covered by other means, or may be paid to a veterinarian for needed treatment for which no other funds are available.
For More Information and to Apply: Click Here
CorgiAid Inc.
CorgiAid is a nonprofit organization founded to provide financial assistance to corgis and corgi mixes. They help out those who rescue dogs from shelters or other non-permanent homes, then foster them until a new home is found. Medical and other expenses for these dogs can become high; CorgiAid gathers donations from those who want to help, and, within their funding guidelines, and gets funds to those rescuers who apply for help.
Eligibility Requirements:
- CorgiAid is the last resort source of funding. If the individual or organization is eligible for other funding of these expenses through a breed or other rescue organization, that funding must have been denied or exhausted before applying to CorgiAid.
- To be eligible to benefit from a grant, the dog must be a Cardigan Welsh corgi, Pembroke Welsh corgi, or corgi mix either of known parentage, or resembling a corgi closely enough that the Grant Committee is reasonably certain the dog is a corgi mix. Applicants must provide a picture of the dog to enable the committee to verify eligibility.
- The dog must not show signs of aggression toward other animals or humans.
- Dogs are required to be spayed or neutered before CorgiAid is able to help with the expense of their care. The Board may consider waiving the requirement for spay/neuter temporarily when the dog requires medical treatment before it can safely be anesthetized, or permanently if the dog is permanently physically incapable of breeding. The board will decide on a case-by-case basis if we are able to help while a dog is intact.
- CorgiAid cannot fund medical expenses for dogs turned into rescues by their breeder because of birth defects or other medical issues. In the case of any request for funding for a congenital defect, the circumstances under which the dog entered into rescue will be examined before funding can be considered.
- There is no age limit; each case will be judged as to quality of future life for that dog.
- CorgiAid cannot provide funding for the care of established personal pets. However, CorgiAid may be able to help a newly adopted dog with an issue that a vet determines was present at the time of adoption. The application must meet all other CorgiAid guidelines:
- INDIVIDUAL RESCUES: An individual has rescued a dog that was injured or ill at the time of rescue and would like to provide a permanent home for the dog.
- ADOPTION THROUGH A HUMANE SOCIETY OR SHELTER: A dog that appeared healthy or had a minor illness/injury has been adopted from a shelter and, after adoption, it becomes apparent that the dog’s condition was serious.
- PLACEMENTS THROUGH A RESCUE ORGANIZATION: An ill or injured dog has been taken in by an established rescue organization. A permanent home is found for the dog during the funding application process, or a home is found before the organization has an opportunity to start the funding application process. The assumption here will be that, in the absence of an adoptive home, the case would have met all CorgiAid funding guidelines, and that the adoption would have been seriously jeopardized if the assistance were not available.
- Â Receipts must be received within six months of the date the care was given.
- CorgiAid may provide monetary assistance toward medical expenses, and possibly toward other extraordinary expenses, for corgis or corgi mix dogs who are in rescue.
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To read the full list of eligibility requirements, use this link.
For More Information and to Apply: Click Here
WestieMed
The Mission of WestieMed is to help raise the quality of life and adaptability of rescued West Highland White Terriers (Westies) in foster care or those recently adopted (within 12 months of rescue). WestieMed provides these Westies with a second chance at adoption and the opportunity to lead happy, healthy lives in stable, loving homes. In addition, through its efforts and the example it sets, WestieMed aims to stimulate a dialogue, which will educate the general public about rescue animals and rescue organizations.
Eligibility Requirements:
- The dog requires medical treatment and is in a rescue situation (stray, abandoned, abused, etc.), or a dog that was recently adopted (up to twelve months) from a credible source is in need of medical treatment.
- The dog is a West Highland White Terrier (Westie) or Westie-mix displaying the physical and behavioral attributes of a pure-bred Westie.
- It has been determined that no local rescue or personal funds are available or are insufficient to provide the medical treatment required to bring the dog to a health status compatible with adoption.
- The dog is not terminally ill.
- There is no age limit – each case will be judged as to the quality of future life for that dog.
- No funds will be released without specific assurances that the dog will be spayed or neutered. This is the responsibility of the adopting family through their own finances or with the help of local rescue organizations. However, in some instances, funds may be provided for spaying/neutering in conjunction with other procedures.
- To read the full list of requirements, use this link.
Grant Information
WestieMed’s desire is to help a greater number of Westies. They allow funding for any one individual applicant or rescue group to a maximum of $2,500 per case not to exceed $5,000 per calendar year (January – December). Per their Funding Guidelines, each case will be assessed on an individual basis.
For More Information and to Apply: Click Here
MAILING ADDRESS
P.O. Box 1334
Bloomington, Indiana 47402
ANIMAL CARE CAMPUS
791 S Fieldstone Blvd
Bloomington, Indiana 47403
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
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Monroe County Humane Association is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that relies on donations, sponsorships, and grants to fund all of our programs and services. EIN: 35-6064277Â
Monroe County Humane Association proudly collaborates, but is distinct from, the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter. For services such as adoption, lost/found pets, shelter hours, and animal control, feel free to reach out to our friends at the City of Bloomington Animal Care & Control at 812-349-3492. Together, we're caring for our community's animals.