For pet and animal owners
Support for you and your animal
We are the non-profit association of New York’s veterinarians. These resources are free to the public.
Find an Animal Hospital
Find animal hospitals where our members provide care. Our members are committed to constantly developing their skills through our continuing education programs, so you can be assured of the highest quality care for your pet
Help with vet bills
We have compiled a list of programs that can help you pay for veterinary care — scroll down for the full list.
Complaints
We can help facilitate a conversation with your veterinarian if you are concerned about the care your pet received. It's an alternative to formal complaints to the licensing board, and can be quicker too.
Common Questions
Answers to common questions about veterinary care, medical records, prescriptions, licensing and more, in our Pet Owner Help Center.
Where to find help with vet bills
New York Programs |
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| Name | Description, services provided |
| NY SAVE | NY Save Animals in Veterinary Emergency (NY SAVE) provides funds for emergency care and/or serious illness or injury when owners have exhausted all other avenues for financial support. Vets aid in the effort by reducing their normal fees to provide life-saving treatment. |
| The Humane Society of New York | A full-service veterinary hospital that enables dog and cat pet owners with limited means to receive quality treatment for their pets at affordable rates. Services range from basic wellness care and spay/neuter to advanced diagnostic and surgical procedures. |
| Rochester Hope for Pets | Cost-share awards to pet owners to cover emergency vet care |
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Lollypop Farm community care pet resources Lollypop Farm veterinary resources
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Spay/Neuter, community cat, pet pantry, behavior helpline and other community resources for Rochester/Monroe County |
| SPCA serving Erie County Lipsey Veterinary Clinic | Low-cost wellness examinations, vaccines, and basic preventives; diagnosis and treatment of minor medical issues |
| Shamrock Animal Fund | Vet care assistance in Syracuse and Central New York - owners must pay a majority of the bill, and the veterinarian must discount services |
National Programs |
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| Name | Description, services provided |
| Financial assistance, resources, and emotional support for pet guardians struggling with economic hardship when pets are in life-threatening situations | |
| The Pet Fund | Funds non-urgent, non-basic care |
| The Onyx & Breezy Foundation | Individual and organizational grants to cover veterinary care |
| The Mosby Foundation | Funding for vet care (dogs only) in extenuating circumstances |
| Help-A-Pet | Financial assistance for veterinary care for individuals under income thresholds |
| Frankie's Friends | Variety of programs that provide financial assistance for emergency or specialty care and for animals in the care of approved rescue groups |
| Bow Wow Buddies Foundation | Funding for individual owners and shelters/rescues (dogs only) |
| Street Dog Coalition | Provide free medical care and related services to the pets of people experiencing (or at risk of) homelessness. They have also expanded to caring for the people as well, as per a One Health approach |
| Handicapped Pets Foundation | Wheelchairs for pets in need |
| Vet Direct Safety Net (Equine Only) | Up to $600 for equine emergency vet bills |
Additional resources for pet owners:
| Waggle | Generally crowdsourcing campaigns, but some cases may be picked for grants |
| Pet insurance | Informational resource regarding various pet insurance programs |
Additional resources for veterinarians:
| Washington State University CVM One Health Initiatives | Resource for veterinarians regarding implementation of One Health initiatives |
| AVMA's REACH™ Animal Care Program | Grants for AVMA-member veterinarians to provide charitable care when financial barriers keep pets from getting care |