🐾 Need Help With Your Pet?

Find local and national resources that may be able to help.

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National resources

Trusted, maintained finders that cover the whole country — useful if your area doesn’t have a local listing yet.

Fastest local help
One call or search that connects you to nearby human and pet assistance.
211.org

Dial 211 or search online for food, housing, and pet-related aid in your county.

Pet food
Pet food pantries and delivery programs.
pets.findhelp.com

Search pet food pantries and free pet support programs by ZIP code.

Feeding Pets of the Homeless

Pet food and emergency veterinary care for people experiencing homelessness.

Veterinary care and vet bills
Low-cost clinics and funds that help cover treatment.
Pet Help Finder

Nationwide search for affordable veterinary care and pet support services.

Best Friends Financial Aid resources

Directory of national and regional funds that help with veterinary costs.

RedRover Relief

Urgent-care grants for pets whose owners cannot afford treatment.

The Pet Fund

Assistance for chronic illness, cancer, heart disease, and specialty care (generally not emergencies).

Paws 4 A Cure

Financial assistance for non-routine veterinary care.

Pet Assistance Inc.

Help for families facing financial hardship.

Frankie's Friends

Emergency and specialty veterinary care grants.

Brown Dog Foundation

Financial assistance for treatable illnesses and emergencies.

Bow Wow Buddies Foundation

Emergency veterinary assistance for dogs.

The Mosby Foundation

Medical assistance for critically ill or injured dogs.

Live Like Roo Foundation

Assistance for pets diagnosed with cancer.

Magic Bullet Fund

Financial assistance for canine cancer treatment.

Grants for rescues and nonprofits
Funders that support qualifying rescue groups and shelters.
Banfield Foundation

Grants supporting veterinary care access through partner organizations.

Petco Love

Grants and support for animal welfare organizations nationwide.

PetSmart Charities

Funding for adoption, spay/neuter, and access-to-care programs.

Grey Muzzle Organization

Grants for programs helping senior dogs.

Maddie's Fund

Grants and training for shelters and rescue groups.

Seniors and fixed incomes
Help designed for older pet owners.
Shakespeare Animal Fund

Emergency veterinary assistance with a focus on seniors and low-income owners.

Eldercare Locator

Connects older adults to local services, including pet-friendly support.

Safety, crisis, and keeping your pet
Safe haven, temporary care, and alternatives to surrender.
Safe Havens Mapping Project

Programs that shelter pets of domestic violence survivors.

Home to Home

Rehome a pet directly to a new family instead of surrendering to a shelter.

Programs, hours, and eligibility change often. Please call or check each resource before visiting to confirm current availability.

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