Facing financial hardship shouldn't mean losing your pet. These organizations provide help with vet bills, pet food, temporary housing, and surrender prevention.
Emergency financial assistance for pet owners facing unexpected vet costs.
Visit siteAssists owners who cannot afford non-basic, non-emergency vet care for companion animals.
Visit siteHelps pet owners who cannot afford life-saving treatments for their pets.
Visit siteFinancial assistance for dogs and cats whose owners cannot afford vet care.
Visit siteNon-profit supporting owners of ill, injured, or disabled pets with vet costs.
Visit sitePet health insurance to help cover unexpected veterinary expenses.
Visit siteProvides pet food and veterinary care for pets of homeless individuals.
Visit siteDistributes pet food to families in need across the U.S.
Visit siteMany local food banks now accept and distribute pet food — search for one near you.
Visit siteDirectory of local pet food assistance programs across the country.
Visit siteHelps domestic violence survivors and others find temporary housing that accepts pets.
Visit siteA program model helping domestic violence shelters accommodate pets.
Visit siteCan connect survivors with pet-friendly shelter options. Call 1-800-799-7233.
Visit siteHelps pet owners rehome pets responsibly if keeping them is truly not possible.
Visit siteFree tool to help pet owners find a new home for their pet directly.
Visit siteFinancial assistance that may help you keep your pet rather than surrender.
Visit siteContact local rescues — many have surrender prevention programs and can connect you with resources.
A note on surrender: If you're considering surrendering your pet, please reach out to local rescues first. Many have surrender prevention programs and can connect you with resources you may not know about. Surrendering to a rescue rather than a high-intake shelter may give your pet a better chance.
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