The following organizations provide assistance with emergency situations. If additional assistance is offered, it is listed. Please contact us if you know of an organization to add to this list.
| Alabama | |
| Statewide | Sugarbelle Foundation |
| Greater Birmingham and Shelby County Area | The Shelby Humane Society Provides low cost vaccine clinics and low cost spay-neuter program, as well as emergency medical care on a case-by-case basis through new Pet Retention Program. Also offers FREE boarding and medical care for pets belonging to victims of domestic violence through Shelby SafePet Program. |
| Alaska | |
| Statewide | Alaska Equine Rescue Also offers assistance with hay, grain, farrier and general veterinary services. |
| Anchorage | The Roscoe Fund |
| Arizona | |
| Sierra Vista | Care for the Horses 520.378.0896 Also offers assistance with general veterinary care, feed, grain and foot care. |
| Southern Arizona | Cause Four Paws |
| Arkansas | |
| Statewide | Out of the Woods Animal Rescue of Arkansas Financial assistance for recently rescued animals, spay/neuter assistance and temporary fostering. |
| Northwest Arkansas | Humane Society of the Ozarks Provides vouchers for low cost spay/neuter and emergency veterinary care. Also provide education and resources for seniors with pets who are moving to nursing homes or assisted living facilities. |
| California | |
| Statewide | Assistance Dog Special Allowance Program A monthly stipend to help pay for costs of service dogs. |
| Statewide | Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program (FVEAP) For cats with Vaccine Associated Sarcoma (VAS) |
| Statewide | Starfleet Canine Aid Foundation For dogs only. |
| Cedar Pines Park to Forest Falls | Mountains’ Humane Society Offer low cost vaccines, spay/neuter and pet food bank to low income families. |
| Clear Lake County | The ACME Foundation Offers assistance to seniors and disabled caregivers. |
| Contra Costa County | Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation ARF Emergency Medical Fund, Pets for Vets, FoodShare. |
| Fremont, Newark and Union City |
Ohlone Humane Society Special Assistance Program Also offers Meals-on-Wheels for Animals program and spay/neuter program. |
| Lake Tahoe | Lake Tahoe Humane Society Emergency food bank and disaster relief assistance. All programs and assistance dependent on available funding. Call 530.542.2857 for more information. |
| Los Angeles area: Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange and Ventura Counties | Actors and Others for Animals Also offers assistance with spay/neuter. |
| Los Angeles Area: Riverside and San Bernardino Counties | Animal Friends of the Valleys Offer assistance for medical procedures, spay/neuter and microchipping. May be able to provide transportation assistance for those looking to spay or neuter their pets. |
| Los Angeles Area | H.E.L.P. (A Home For Every Living Pet) Provides financial assistance to adopters of L.A. City shelter animals that are sick, injured or elderly. Call 310-521-0346 or email helppets12@gmail.com |
| Los Angeles Area | Sam Simon Foundation NO EMERGENCY FUNDS. Offers free non-orthopedic surgical procedures for families with total household income of less than $40,000 per year, call 888.364.7729 |
| Los Angeles Area | Voice for the Animals Foundation Helping Friends Program |
| Los Angeles and Orange Counties | Animal Health Foundation The Angel Fund For client to apply, clinic must be enrolled and have a Southern California Veterinary Medical Association (SCVMA) member on staff. |
| Los Angeles and Ventura Counties | Herman Bennett Foundation Offers free spay/neuter for feral cats trapped in Ventura and Los Angeles counties and financial assistance for spay/neuter to qualified, low-income applicants. |
| Manhattan Beach-South Bay | Animal Health Foundation The Mary Edna Boydston Fund Must be 65 or over, or permanently disabled. |
| Monterey County | Max’s Helping Paws Foundation |
| Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties | BirchBark Foundation |
| Nevada County | Sammie’s Friends |
| Northern California | Shakespeare Animal Fund |
| Orange County | Animal Assistance League of Orange County Also provides assistance with pet food, transportation and routine veterinary care. |
| Orange County | Orange County SPCA Animal Relief Fund Also offers spay/neuter subsidies. |
| Orange County | Saddleback Valley Humane Society 949.262.5859 Also offers assistance with general veterinary care and pet food. |
| Palo Alto | Palo Alto Humane Society Pet Emergency Treatment (PET) Help is for individuals, and Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) is for rescuers who face major veterinary rehabilitation costs for homeless animals. |
| Placer County | Placer SPCA SOS Program Also offers assistance with pet food, temporary boarding and rental deposits. |
| Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin and Danville | Paws in Need Just Like New Fund Also helps with spay/neuter. |
| Redding | Haven Humane Society Misty Lee Memorial Fund |
| Sacramento and Placer Counties | The Chester Foundation Provide support through no-interest loans and grants for emergency veterinary care of stray and disadvantage pets. Funds are paid directly to participating 24/7 emergency hospital in the greater Sacramento/Placer County region. |
| San Diego Area | PAWS San Diego Provides essential pet services such as pet food and supplies, assistance with veterianry costs and transportation to vet appointments to low-income families in San Diego county. |
| San Diego Area | FACE Foundation |
| San Diego Area | The Foundation for the Care of Indigent Animals |
| San Diego Area | San Diego Animal Support Foundation |
| San Diego Area | Mohnacky Animal Hospitals Helping PAWS Provides financial assistance to military members at three practice locations |
| San Francisco | The Shanti Project’s PAWS program include a pet food bank, financial assistance for veterinary care, in-home animal care, transportation and emergency foster care and grooming. May be able to provide home delivery of pet food and supplies. |
| San Francisco | San Francisco Aid For Animals Must use a San Francisco Veterinary Medical Association vet |
| San Francisco | San Francisco SPCA Reach resource information via the “Vet Services” link, then under “Financial Programs.” Also offers affordable spay/neuter and discounted vet services for seniors. |
| San Francisco | VET SOS Reach resource information via the “Our Partner Clinics” link, then under “Veterinary Street Ourtreach Service (VETSOS).” A volunteer-based project providing free veterinary care for the companion animals of homeless San Franciscans. |
| Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz SPCA Second Chance Fund |
| Southern California | Lifeline 4 Paws For organizations only. |
| Southern California | RUFF Rescuing Unwanted Furry Friends |
| Yolo County | Yolo County SPCA Hope Fund |
| Colorado | |
| Statewide | Cat Care Society Cat Clinic offers subsidized services by the clinic. |
| Statewide | Friends Rescued Animal Network |
| Adams, Aurora & Metro North | Companion Care Program For residents 55 years of age or older. Offer in-home grooming and walking services, pet food assistance and help with veterinary bills. |
| Archuleta, Logan and Morgan Counties | PetAid Colorado Care Grants Application must be submitted by veterinary clinic. |
| Denver | PetAid Colorado Animal Hospital Discounted veterinary services for income qualified residents. |
| Chaffee County | Ark-Valley Humane Society Financial assistance for spay/neuter and trap/neuter/return (TNR) services |
| Denver/Front Range Area | The Cartwright Foundation Ginger’s Legacy, Owner is required to pay some costs upfront. |
| Dolores and Montezuma Counties | For Pets’ Sake Humane Society Also offers assistance with spay/neuter and low-cost vaccinations. |
| Fort Collins | Thomas Veterinary Clinic Elder Pet Care Provides sliding scale discounts offered to clients age 55 and over. |
| Fort Collins | Colorado State University Companion Care Fund |
| Greeley and surrounding area | Denkai Sanctuary Offers subsidized services by their veterinary clinic. |
| Northern Colorado | The Ladybug Fund Serves participating emergency clinics in northern Colorado. |
| Summit County (Blue River, Breckenridge, Dillon, Frisco, Heeney, Keystone, Montezuma, Silverthorne) | LAPS (League for Animals and People of Summit County) |
| Connecticut | |
| Statewide | Connecticut Humane Society at Fox Memorial Clinic |
| Statewide | STARelief and Pet Assistance Aid-a-Pet Aid-a-Pet provides financial assistance grants and resources to pet owners who are unable to pay for routine and emergency veterinary care, emergency shelter and hospice care for their animals. |
| Fairfield County | Reggie’s Pet Project |
| Delaware | |
| Statewide | Delaware SPCA Second Chance Fund |
| Statewide | Grass Roots Rescue Society |
| District of Columbia | |
| Statewide | PETS-DC Assists people with HIV/AIDS, or other disabling conditions, in finding veterinary care. Also helps with in-home pet care (e.g. dog-walking, feeding, litter box care, cage/tank cleaning), pet food and supplies, housing advocacy, foster pet care, grooming care. |
| Statewide | Humane Rescue Alliance Provides food bank and discounted veterinary services to income-qualified residents. |
| Florida | |
| Citrus County | Humanitarians of Florida Also helps with low-cost spay/neuter and vaccinations, and pet food assistance. |
| Gadsden County | You Can Make a Difference, Inc. |
| Indian River County | Blue Ribbon Charitable Foundation PMAP |
| Jacksonville | Jacksonville Humane Society Community Animal Hospital, Offers a full range of services at affordable prices. |
| Manatee and Sarasota Counties | Fairy Tail Endings, Inc. |
| Palm Beach County | Save a Pet Florida, Inc. |
| Tampa/Clearwater Areas | Frankie’s Friends For lymphoma cancer treatment |
| Tampa Bay | Humane Society of Tampa Bay Save-A-Pet Medical Fund 813.870.3304 Must use Animal Health Center. |
| Georgia | |
| Statewide | WellPet Humane The Lifesaver Fund |
| Athens | University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine G.R.A.C.E Fund and Sundown Surgery Fund |
| Idaho | |
| Statewide | Idaho Humane Society Reduced fee veterinary care for income qualified individuals. |
| Statewide | J. Kirk Foundation and Animal Assistance League Reimbursement program. |
| Statewide | Cooper’s Legacy Foundation Offers assistance in both WA and ID |
| Illinois | |
| Statewide | NAWS Illinois Humane Society |
| East-Central | Companion Animal Resource and Education Center Helping Paw Fund |
| Indiana | |
| Statewide | Animal Protection Association |
| Statewide | Frantz L. Dantzler Friends for Life Fund, Inc. Participating clinics located in St. Joseph County, geared toward helping with basic pet care. |
| Floyd County | Floyd County Humane Society Reach resource information via the “Pet” link at the top of the page. 812.941.3680 |
| Monroe County | Monroe County Humane Association Emergency Medical Fund Voucher to cover office visit in the case of a veterinary emergency. Olivia Animal Protection and Rescue Fund, Help with the cost of medical care needed because of abuse. |
| Iowa | |
| Cedar Rapids and Iowa City | Johnson County Humane Society Must use a veterinary clinic of their choice. |
| Sioux City | Siouxland Humane Society Also provides emergency food and shelter, and spay/neuter program |
| Kansas | |
| Statewide | Great Plains SPCA Saving Animals by Supportive Seniors and others Young at heart (SASSY) For seniors on a fixed income. |
| Kansas City | The Humane Society of Greater Kansas City Charity Care Pet Program, Also offers help with pet food. |
| Kentucky | |
| Statewide | HOPE for Pets Jordan Memorial Fund For seniors with senior pets. |
| Louisiana | |
| Mandeville and New Orleans | MedVet Charitable Foundation The Good SAM Fund Animals must be treated at MedVet. |
| Maryland | |
| Statewide | The Buddy Foundation of Maryland |
| Statewide | Molly’s Hope |
| Frederick County | Animal Welfare League of Frederick County (AWLFC) Also offers low-cost spay/neuter, help with TNR, and pet food for elderly pet owners who receive Meals on Wheels |
| Frederick County | Frederick County Humane Society |
| Montgomery County | Friends of Montgomery County Animals, Inc. |
| Massachusetts | |
| Statewide | Fairy Dogparents.org Also provides assistance with pet food and routine veterinary care. |
| Statewide | Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society |
| Allston Area | Merwin Memorial Free Clinic For Animals, Inc. Provides free office visits and free outpatient veterinary services. |
| Boston | Angell Animal Medical Shelter Boston To apply for financial assistance please email financialoffice@mspca.org or call 617.541.5028 or 5030, must be patient at Angell Animal Medical Center-Boston. |
| Boston | Phinney’s Friends |
| Boston Metro Area | Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine Travis Fund for Needy Animals Must use a Tuft’s veterinarian. |
| Cape Cod and the Islands | The Sampson Fund |
| Merrimack Valley | The Shadow Fund |
| South Shore Cities | South Shore Humane Society Smokey’s Fund Contact maryconnolly.sshs@comcast.net for more information. Grants are typically $50 or less. |
| Michigan | |
| Eaton and Ingham County | Pet Support Services, Inc. Must be a senior citizen age 65+ and: use wheel chairs or are physically challenged, or using trained service dogs such as leader dogs, or with special medical conditions including HIV/AIDS. |
| Hennepin County | Animal Care Foundation Client must be blind, disabled or 65 years and older. Help with basic care, diagnostic work and treatment of illness. Unable to help with urgent care. |
| Macomb, Oakland, Wayne and St. Clair Counties | 4 Paws 1 Heart Helps good samaritans or rescue organizations who have rescued abandoned or stray animals |
| Southeastern Michigan | The Emergency Animal Relief Foundation (TEAR) |
| Minnesota | |
| Eden Prairie | Mission Assistance Fund Financial assistance for urgent veterinary care through Mission Animal Hospital. Do not need to be regular client to qualify for funds. May be able to offer additinal assistance to veterans and seniors. |
| Missouri | |
| Statewide | The Killuminati Foundation Vet Assistance Program Focus on non-routine procedures, may help within 30 days of treatment. |
| Kansas City | Friends of KC Animals |
| Lake area | Blue Moon Sanctuary |
| Montana | |
| Western Montana | Humane Society of Western Montana Nandi Wishcamper Medical Assistance Fund Also provides assistance with spay/neuter. |
| Nebraska | |
| Statewide | Homeward Bound in the Heartland |
| Statewide | Hearts United for Animals |
| Lincoln | Sadie Dog Fund |
| Nevada | |
| Northern NV and Lake Tahoe | Shakespeare Animal Fund |
| New Hampshire | |
| Statewide | S.A.V.E.S. Brutus Memorial Fund 603.306.0007 |
| Merrimack Valley | The Shadow Fund |
| New Jersey | |
| Statewide | Animal Protection League of New Jersey |
| Statewide | Rose’s Fund for Animals |
| Statewide | Save U.S. Pets Foundation Also offers assistance with pet food and supplies, transportation to veterinarian or groomer and in-home pet care, veterinarian must apply for grant for assistance with emergency veterinary care. |
| Statewide | Vet-I-Care |
| Statewide | Living for a Cause Offers financial support for medication and vet visits at participating veterinary practices in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Also offers pet food assistance. |
| Camdem, Gloucester, Salem and Burlington Counties | PetPALS of Southern New Jersey, Inc Help for people living with terminal, chronic, debilitating illness; as well as financially needy seniors. Also offers assistance with pet food and transportation. |
| New Mexico | |
| Statewide | Zimmer Foundation Assists in spay and neuter for low-income clients, as well as veterinary care vouchers for qualified low-income clients. |
| Statewide | The OSCAR Foundation Also helps with rehabilitation. |
| Statewide | Santa Fe Community Foundation Offers multiple funds to help in a variety of situations. |
| Dona Ana County | Dona Ana County Humane Society Animal Relief Fund (ARF) |
| New York | |
| Statewide | Vet-I-Care |
| Central New York and Syracuse | The Shamrock Animal Fund |
| Erie and Niagara Counties | The Pet Emergency Fund Funds are distributed by member hospitals. |
| Long Island | Healing Haven Animal Fund |
| Long Island | Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island Must be client at Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island. |
| New York City | Animal Medical Center Must be a client at the Animal Medical Center. |
| New York City | Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals Picasso’s Veterinary Fund For rescued animals/rescue groups only, applicants must be Alliance Participating Organizations. |
| New York City | NY S.A.V.E. |
| New York City | Pets for Life NYC Provides hands-on assistance and alternatives to clients who are considering relinquishing their pets, including help with routine and emergency care. |
| Rochester | Rochester Hope for Pets |
| Western New York | All 4 Pets |
| North Carolina | |
| Statewide | Fur-Ever Friends The Rico Fund |
| Statewide (focus on Piedmont Triad) | The Sergei Foundation |
| Brunswick County | Coalition for Humane Treatment of Animals Send a message, using the contact information in the Admin tab, to see if you qualify for assistance. |
| Rowan County | Pals for Paws and Purrs Provides financial assistance on a case by case basis to abandoned, mistreated, abused and injured animals. |
| Twin Counties | Animal Crackers Can assist with life threatening emergencies, routine care and temporary boarding when funds are available. |
| North Dakota | |
| Grand Forks | Circle of Friends Human Society Emergency Medical Assistance Program can help with up to $30 towards an initial vet visit. |
| Ohio | |
| Statewide | Honey Ferlin Foundation All cases must be referred through the Great Lakes Veterinary Specialists. |
| Statewide | Valley Save-a-Pet |
| Columbiana, Mahoning, and Trumbull Counties | The Bummer Fund 330.744.7114 |
| Central Ohio | Black and Orange Cat Foundation For cats only. |
| Greater Columbus Area | MedVet Charitable Foundation The Good SAM Fund Animals must be treated at MedVet. |
| Oklahoma | |
| Statewide | The Bella Foundation |
| Oregon | |
| Douglas County | Umpqua Valley Humane Society |
| Portland | DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital Velvet Assistance Fund |
| Pennsylvania | |
| Statewide | VSEC Lend-A-Paw Foundation |
| Lehigh County | No Kill Lehigh Valley |
| Levittown and Pottstown | Living for a Cause Offers financial support for medication and vet visits at participating veterinary practices in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Also offers pet food assistance. |
| Pittsburgh | Animal Care & Assistance Fund Must be a patient of the Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center. |
| Rhode Island | |
| Statewide | Hands that Heal RI Also offers assistance with spay/neuter, pet food, and education for people with pet-related concerns. |
| Statewide | RIVMA Companion Animal Foundation Reach resource information via the “Pet owners” link. |
| Statewide | Volunteer Services for Animals 401.273.0358 |
| Statewide | Friends of Animals In Need (FAN) Also assist with pet food for financially-challenged pet owners |
| East Greenwich | Ocean State Veterinary Specialists The Paris Fund Must be an Ocean State Veterinary Specialists client. |
| South Carolina | |
| Statewide | Pet Helpers |
| Statewide | Wateree Animal Hospital The Winnie Health Endowement Client must use Wateree Animal Hospital. |
| Beaufort County | Broken Tails |
| Tennessee | |
| Statewide | Brown Dog Foundation |
| Statewide | Camp Chaos |
| Statewide | Lovie’s Legacy |
| Putnam County | Humane Society of Putnam County, Inc. Client must use their clinic. |
| Texas | |
| Austin | Emancipet Offers affordable spay/neuter and veterinary care. Have various locations throughout Texas as well as a mobile clinic. |
| Bexar County | Daisy Cares Also offers Pet Food Assistance. |
| College Station | Capper and Chris Save the Animals Fund |
| Dallas | Angel Fund at Bent Tree Animal Hospital Offers medical assistance to patients of Bent Tree Animal Hospital. |
| Utah | |
| Salt Lake City and Vernal | Pet Samaritan Fund |
| Vermont | |
| Statewide | Lucy’s House for the Prevention of Homeless Pets Also assistance with pet food. |
| Statewide | S.A.V.E.S. Brutus Memorial Fund 603.306.0007 |
| Virginia | |
| Statewide | The Mosby Foundation For dogs only |
| Statewide | Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART) |
| Arlington County | Animal Welfare League of Arlington Veterinary Assistance Program Also provides temporary boarding during health or house crises through the Safekeeping (Companions in Crisis) program. |
| Loudoun County | Companion Animal Resource Effort |
| Loudoun County | Humane Society of Loudoun County |
| Pulaski County | Pulaski County Humane Society 540.674.0089 |
| Stafford, King George, Spotsylvania counties or City of Fredericksburg | Saint Seton’s Orphaned Animals Help with non-urgent medical care for companion animals of low income senior citizens, wounded warriors and other disabled persons. |
| Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach SPCA Offers low-cost veterinary care for low-income households; reach resource information via the “Programs and Services” link. |
| Washington | |
| Statewide | Cooper’s Legacy Foundation Offers assistance in both WA and ID |
| Statewide | Furry Faces Foundation (F3) Oliver’s Fund Also helps with pet food, vaccinations and spay/neuter. |
| Bainbridge and North Kitsap | Paws of Bainbridge Island Also offers assistance with pet food and free or low-cost spay/neuter. |
| Island County | Whidbey Animals’ Improvement Foundation Crisis Care |
| Puget Sound Community | Budkis Fund Offers emergency funds to low-income seniors. |
| Pullman | Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine Good Samaritan Fund May not have emergency funds and must be treated at College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University. |
| Tacoma and Pierce County | Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County Community Pet Care Fund For urgent, non-emergency, care; call 253-284-5857 for more information. |
| Thurston County | Animal Services of Thurston County Also offers assistance with spay/neuter. |
| Thurston, Mason and Lewis Counties | Concern for Animals Also offers assistance with pet food and spay/neuter. |
| Wisconsin | |
| Southern Wisconsin | Friends of Noah-WI Noah’s Animal Fund |
| Western Wisconsin | Helping Hands for Pets |
| Wyoming | |
| Campbell County | Fur Kids Foundation |