Helpful Resources for Financial Difficulties:
This website has many ideas for out-of-the-box ways to fund your pet’s care: http://www.thepetfund.com/for-pet-owners/financial-assistance
Care Credit – 0% Interest credit card to be used as payment for veterinary bills
Apply online here: www.carecredit.com
(800) 677-0718, Callers must be at least 21 years old. Press 1 for English, press 2 to apply for a line of credit, press 1 again stating you have received a copy of their credit card agreement, otherwise you will not be able to apply:
https://www.carecredit.com/YourTerms/April2016.pdf
*It is best to ask for double the amount of what you think you will need to care for your pet.
ScratchPay – 0% Interest Short and Long Term Loans for veterinary bills
Apply online here: https://scratchpay.com/
(855)727-2395 Short term credit breaks payments down into 5 payments due two weeks apart. Longer terms available, interest rates and terms vary by applicant.
*It is best to ask for double the amount of what you think you will need to care for your pet in the event that treatment costs exceed estimates.
Animal Assistance League of Orange County
If case is urgent, send an email to aaloc@aaloc.org with the word “URGENT!” in the subject line. They will send you their application.
(714) 891-7387
www.aaloc.org
Saddleback Valley Humane Society (for people residing in the 949 and 714 area codes only)
Leave a message on their hotline.
(949) 262-5859
www.svhsspca.org
The Ozzy Foundation
maria@ozzyfoundation.org
http://www.ozzyfoundation.org/index.html
Actors & Others for Animals
MUST COMPLETE ONLINE APPLICATION. Read their guidelines here: https://actorsandothers.com/emergency_medical_assistance.html
If you qualify based on their guidelines, fill out their application here: https://actorsandothers.com/emergency_medical_assistance_app.html
ActorsandOthers@sbcglobal.net
(818) 752-6725
Voice for the Animals
Will make $50 pledge even after treatment has been performed as long as pet is still at the animal hospital. Call and leave a detailed message with where the pet is, and what treatment is needed. They do not pledge for diagnostics like x-rays or blood work. They will pledge for treatment and medications.
(310) 392-5153, ext. 1
www.vftafoundation.org
Frosted Faces Foundation
For SENIOR PETS ONLY! MUST complete online application. Can not donate towards diagnostics like hospitalization, blood work, x-rays, or MRI. However, they are able to donate towards surgeries and other treatments and medications.
Call Kelly at (715) 574-6320, or info@frostedfacesfoundation.org
http://frostedfacesfoundation.org
Save Our Strays
FOR HUNTINGTON BEACH RESIDENTS ONLY
saveourstrayshb@aol.com
(714) 442-1446
The Mosby Foundation
FOR DOGS ONLY! They are not equipped to handle emergencies due to their application process. They can’t help with diagnostics and dentals, and they do not pay for surgery or treatment that has already been performed. Check out their financial aid program here: http://themosbyfoundation.org/apply-for-assistance/
If they have funds available, you must complete their pre-qualification app here: http://themosbyfoundation.org/apply-for-assistance/pre-qualification-app/
(540) 885-2260
Rose’s Fund
MUST COMPLETE ONLINE APPLICATION. Can make a donation for a pet or stray animal suffering from a life-threatening illness, injury, or condition. Can NOT help with dental care, spay/neuter, routine medical care, vaccinations, or cancer diagnosis or treatments.
rosesfund@aol.com
(877) 505-4234
Funding guidelines and application: http://www.rosesfund.org/Application.html
Starfleet Canine Aid Foundation
For dogs only! MUST COMPLETE ONLINE APPLICATION. Can make a donation for an unforeseen medical illness or injury which requires treatment. Can NOT make a donation towards routine veterinary care (spay/neuter, vaccines, dentals) or diagnostics (x-ray, MRI).
shorn@citlink.net
www.starfleetcanineaid.org
Bow Wow Buddies Foundation
For dogs only! Applicants can apply for a grant up to $2,500 and up to 30 days AFTER a procedure has been done, as long as the bill has not been paid yet. Funds cover necessary medical treatments for certain conditions and emergency services. Not available for spay/neuter, dental work, preventative care, ongoing treatments or end of life care.
http://www.bowwowbuddies.com/apply-for-grant
Onyx & Breezy Foundation
Go online to read about their requirements and download and fax an application. Read their guidelines here: http://www.onyxandbreezy.org/grant-application-faqs.html
If you qualify based on their guidelines, fill out their application here: http://www.onyxandbreezy.org/grant-application.html
info@onyxandbreezy.org
Red Rover aka United Animal Nations
MUST complete online application. Can donate to animals suffering from a life-threatening illness or injury. Can NOT donation towards diagnostics (x-rays, blood work, MRI), routine care (spay/neuter, vaccines), or chronic conditions (diabetes, cancer treatments). Eligibility guidelines and application here: http://redrover.org/relief/urgent-care-grants/
(916) 429-2457
info@redrover.org
STARelief and Pet Assistance
Can assist with expenses related to emergency medical care, emergency boarding, spay/neuter, routine medical care (vaccines, microchip, etc.), and end-of-life services.
(203) 636-0971
care@starelief.org
http://starelief.org
Angel Fund Grant Program
Financial help for sick or injured companion animals.
http://www.animalhealthfoundation.net/how-we-help/angel-fund.html
The Animal Hospital needs to be a member of the SCVMA. In order to check what vets are members, please click here and type in your zip code to do a search: http://www.scvma.org/find-a-vet/
Friends & Vets Helping Pets
(859) 309-2043
http://friendsandvetshelpingpets.org
Brown Dog Foundation
http://www.browndogfoundation.org/
Pets of the Homeless
Nation-wide animal organization focused completely on feeding and providing emergency veterinary care to pets of homeless people.
(775) 841-7463
https://www.petsofthehomeless.org
The following is a list of organizations that provide funding for specific health conditions or diagnoses:
The Pet Fund
For chronic health issues like cancer or heart disease. Not for emergency cases.
http://www.thepetfund.com
Frosted Faces Foundation
For SENIOR PETS ONLY! Must complete online application. Can help on a repeated basis for chronic issues like diabetes, heart condition, etc.
Call Kelly at (715) 574-6320, or info@frostedfacesfoundation.org
http://frostedfacesfoundation.org
Magic Bullet Fund
Financial Assistance for Cancer Treatment in dogs
http://themagicbulletfund.org
Diabetic Cats In Need
jenna@dcin.info
https://www.facebook.com/pg/DiabeticCatsInNeed/about/
