Certain organizations offer financial aid to struggling pet owners.
Owning a pet is a rewarding experience for people who enjoy the companionship, love and entertainment their pets provide them. Unfortunately, unforeseen veterinary bills can often get pet owners in financial trouble. Certain foundations and nonprofit organizations offer financial assistance to pet owners who cannot afford their veterinary bills.
The Pet Fund
The Pet Fund is a nonprofit association that provides pet owners with assistance in paying for animal medical care. The Pet Fund helps cover non-basic, non-emergency animal medical costs. To apply, pet owners must call the association and speak with a member of staff, then visit The Pet Fund's website and fill out the online application. Applicants must provide proof of income, a copy of a written estimate for the treatment and the veterinarian's contact information.
The Pet Fund
2747 14th St.
Sacramento, CA 95818
917-443-6007
thepetfund.com
Angels 4 Animals
Angels 4 Animals is a California-based nonprofit organization dedicated to financially assisting American pet owners with medical bills. Their goals include helping pet owners make important decisions based on their animals' health needs rather than on their financial situations. Angels 4 Animals works with veterinary clinics to verify claims and come to a financial agreement. Angels 4 Animals then assist with the costs of veterinary treatment. Contact the organization for financial assistance.
Angels 4 Animals
3941 Park Drive
Suite 20-135
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
916-941-9119
angels4animals.org
Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program
The Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program helps cat owners cover veterinary expenses for both non-emergency and emergency situations. Cat owners can download the application form online and either mail or fax the completed form to the organization. The Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program works directly with the cat's veterinarian to arrange payment. Owners can qualify for financial aid if they are a recipient of Medicare, Medicaid, welfare, disability benefits or unemployment benefits.
Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program
1641 Elizabeth Lane
Yuba City, CA 95993
Fax: 888-301-4264
fveap.org
American Animal Hospital Association Helping Pets Fund
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) launched the Helping Pets Fund in 2005 with the aim of helping sick animals whose owners cannot afford quality veterinary care. The AAHA Helping Pets Fund also works with veterinary practices that care for stray animals with no known owner. Those wishing to apply for assistance from the AAHA Helping Pets Fund must do so through their veterinary practice, since the organization only deals with AAHA-accredited veterinary practices.
American Animal Hospital Association
12575 West Bayaud Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80228
866-443-5738
aahahelpingpets.org
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