- Discuss with your veterinarian the minimum treatment needed to save your animal’s life.
- Ask other area clinics how much they normally charge for a similar treatment. Costs can vary widely from clinic to clinic. Visit veterinarians.com for a directory of vet clinics.
- Apply for CareCredit, a credit card specifically for healthcare expenses.
- Contact local animal shelters and rescue organizations for leads to low-cost clinics and/or help with fundraising. Petfinder.com has a comprehensive list of rescue organizations from all over the country. Visit Petfinder.com and click on “Animal Shelters” at the top of the page.
- Ask for loans from your family and friends.
- If the animal is a purebred, contact that breed’s enthusiast club in your area. See our fundraising ideas for more suggestions.
