Where to find help with vet bills
List of programs that can provide help
We have compiled the following list of resources that can help you find the right help for your pet
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. |
| 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 |