ANIMAL SHELTERS
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) estimated in 2019 that approximately one million pets are killed yearly in shelters across the United States. The majority of these animals are in California and Texas shelters.
The no-kill concept received a legal boost in 1998 when the state of California passed three pieces of legislation directed to reduce animal suffering at shelters in California: the Vincent Law, which requires shelters to spay or neuter animals prior to adoption; the Hayden Law, which requires improved shelter accountability; and the Kopp Law, which prohibited the use of carbon monoxide to euthanize animals. No-kill shelters received a financial boost with the establishment of Maddie’s Fund in 1999, from which a number of communities in the United States have since received millions in financial grants.
Financial Assistance for Pet Medical Care
Care Credit
A personal line of credit for healthcare treatments and procedures—for your entire family, including your pets.
Free Animal Doctor
Helps pet owners and rescue groups secure funding for necessary medical treatment.
In Memory of Magic (IMOM)
Dedicated to ensuring no animal is euthanized due to financial hardship. Requests must be submitted prior to treatment.
RedRover Relief
Provides emergency funding to pet owners, animal rescuers, and Good Samaritans helping animals in life-threatening situations.
redrover.org | Phone: 916-429-2457
Ozzy Foundation
Supports pet guardians facing veterinary bills, especially those caring for chronically ill pets.
Brown Dog Foundation
Offers assistance to families experiencing financial hardship when their pet needs life-saving care.
Canine Cancer Awareness
Provides financial assistance for dogs diagnosed with cancer when families cannot afford treatment.
Muffin Diabetic Pets Association
Supports diabetic pets by helping with related veterinary expenses.
The Mosby Foundation
Offers financial aid for critically ill, injured, or abused dogs.
Magic Bullet Fund
Helps pet owners cover cancer treatment for dogs when they cannot afford it.
Help-A-Pet
Provides medical financial aid to pet owners in need.
American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
Offers an emergency fund for low-income pet owners to access veterinary care.
Riley Rolph Animal Rescue Foundation
Provides grants to reputable rescues and promotes animal welfare awareness.
The Pet Fund
Supports non-emergency veterinary care with a processing delay. Emergency funding may not be available before treatment.
Labrador Harbor
Offers financial support for Labrador Retrievers needing advanced veterinary treatment.
Actors and Others for Animals
Provides emergency medical support for low-income pet owners in the Los Angeles area.
Animal Rescue Foundation of Dana Point (ARF)
May offer limited financial help with spay/neuter procedures.
Four Legged Friends Foundation’s Sunny Day Fund
Veterinary aid for low-income pet owners in Los Angeles.
flff.org |Phone: 310-441-2888
Mercy Crusade – Spay & Neuter Clinic
Affordable veterinary services focused on spaying and neutering in Ventura County.
The Pet Lifeline Financial Assistance Program
Comprehensive financial assistance listing for veterinary costs.
Pet Assistance Foundation
Supports spay/neuter programs and veterinary care for those in need.
Holiday Humane Society
Low-cost veterinary services in Los Angeles. Covers basic procedures.
Pet Orphans of Southern California
Support for individual rescuers, primarily for spay/neuter and emergency medical care via the Good Samaritan Fund.
The Sam Simon Foundation
Offers free or low-cost non-orthopedic surgeries to low-income residents in Los Angeles.
Voice for the Animals Foundation – Helping Friends Program
Helps seniors, disabled individuals, and low-income pet owners with veterinary care and basic pet needs.
Labrador Lifeline
Provides assistance for urgent care of purebred Labrador Retrievers.
LabMed
Funds medical care for rescued Labradors in need (rescue groups only).
HandicappedPets.com
Resources and products for disabled and elderly pets.
PAWS/LA
Supports low-income seniors and people with life-threatening illnesses in caring for their pets.
ANIMAL SHELTERS
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