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Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance & Low-Cost Veterinary Care Resources

At Town Cats, we understand that unexpected veterinary expenses can be overwhelming. If you are struggling to afford medical care for your pet, there are low-cost clinics, financial assistance programs, and flexible payment options available to help.

Below, you will find a list of local and national resources to assist you with veterinary expenses, including grants, nonprofit programs, and discounted veterinary services.

πŸ“ How to Apply for Assistance

  1. Visit the websites listed on the tabs and review their application process.
  2. Gather necessary documents, such as proof of income, vet estimates, and a diagnosis.
  3. Apply as early as possible, as some programs have limited funds each year.
  4. Follow up with organizations to check the status of your application.

πŸ“ Low-Cost Veterinary Clinics in Santa Clara County

These clinics offer affordable medical care, vaccinations, and spay/neuter services:

Full-Service Veterinary Clinics

  • Humane Society Silicon Valley
    πŸ“ 901 Ames Avenue, Milpitas, CA 95035
    πŸ’» hssv.org
    πŸ₯ Services: Wellness exams, vaccinations, spay/neuter, dental care, emergency care
  • Nine Lives Foundation (Cats Only)
    πŸ“ 3106 Rolison Road, Redwood City, CA 94063
    πŸ’» ninelivesfoundation.org
    πŸ₯ Services: Low-cost spay/neuter, medical exams, surgeries
  • PAWS for SJACS
    πŸ“ San Jose, CA
    πŸ’» paws4sjacs.org
    πŸ₯ Services: Free and low-cost veterinary services for San Jose residents
  • Pets In Need (Redwood City & Palo Alto)
    πŸ“ 871 5th Ave, Redwood City, CA 94063
    πŸ“ 3281 E Bayshore Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
    πŸ’» petsinneed.org
    πŸ₯ Services: Vaccinations, spay/neuter, general veterinary care
  • Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority (SVACA)
    πŸ“ 3370 Thomas Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054
    πŸ’» svaca.com
    πŸ₯ Services: Vaccinations, microchipping, spay/neuter service
  • San Jose Animal Care Center
    πŸ“ 2750 Monterey Rd, San Jose, CA 95111
    πŸ“ž (408) 794-7297
    πŸ’» sanjoseca.gov
    πŸ₯ Services: Low-cost spay/neuter, vaccines, flea/tick prevention
  • Silicon Valley Pet Clinic & Urgent Care
    πŸ“ 3100 A El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051
    πŸ“ž (408) 248-3844
    πŸ’» siliconvalleypet.com
    πŸ₯ Services: Urgent care, wellness exams, dental services, diagnostics
  • Animal Health Center
    πŸ“ 2078 El Camino Real A, Santa Clara, CA 95050
    πŸ“ž (408) 249-1315
    πŸ’» ahcpets.com
    πŸ₯ Services: Affordable general veterinary care

Mobile & Walk-In Clinics

  • SNIP Bus (Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic)
    πŸ“ Various locations in California
    πŸ’» snipbus.org
    🚐 Services: Low-cost spay/neuter, vaccines, flea prevention
  • VIP Petcare (Mobile & In-Store Vet Services)
    πŸ“ Various locations in CA
    πŸ’» vippetcare.com
    🚐 Services: Vaccinations, microchipping, diagnostic tests

πŸ’° Financial Assistance for Veterinary Care (California Only)

These programs offer grants, financial aid, or low-cost services to pet owners in need.

Spay/Neuter & General Veterinary Assistance

    • Palo Alto Humane Society
      πŸ’™ Offers spay/neuter vouchers & financial aid for vet care
      πŸ’» paloaltohumane.org

 

  • SAGE Compassion for Animals
    πŸ’™ Emergency financial aid for pets in crisis
    πŸ’» sagesympathy.org
  • Pets of the Homeless
    πŸ’™ Pet food assistance, wellness clinics, and emergency veterinary care
    πŸ“ž (775) 841-7463
    πŸ’» petsofthehomeless.org
  • Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF)
    πŸ’™ Financial aid for low-income pet owners
    πŸ’» arflife.org
  • Redwood City Pet Assistance Program
    πŸ’™ Financial aid for emergency and preventative veterinary care for Redwood City residents
    πŸ’» redwoodcity.org
  • The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) – State-Specific Assistance
    πŸ’™ State-based resources for financial aid
    πŸ’» humane.org

πŸ₯ Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Care Assistance

These programs help pet owners cover the costs of emergency treatments, surgeries, and specialty care.

  • Frankie’s Friends

🌍 Provides financial assistance for emergency & specialty veterinary care
πŸ’» frankiesfriends.org

  • RedRover Relief

🌍 Offers grants for pet owners facing urgent veterinary crises
πŸ’» redrover.org/relief

  • Brown Dog Foundation

🌍 Assists low-income pet owners with emergency veterinary costs
πŸ’» browndogfoundation.org

  • Harley’s Hope Foundation

🌍 Helps prevent the loss of pets due to financial hardship
πŸ’» harleys-hopefoundation.org

  • Rose’s Fund for Animals

🌍 Covers life-saving medical treatments for pets with urgent conditions
πŸ’» rosesfund.org

  • Shakespeare Animal Fund

🌍 Provides emergency vet care assistance for the elderly & disabled
πŸ’» shakespeareanimalfund.org

🐱 Cat-Specific Financial Assistance Programs

These programs focus on helping cat owners with medical expenses, chronic conditions, and emergency veterinary care.

  • Diabetic Cats in Need (DCIN)

🌍 Provides financial aid for diabetic cats, including insulin, testing supplies & veterinary care
πŸ’» dcin.dreamhosters.com

  • Β Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program (FVEAP)

🌍 Helps low-income families & seniors with emergency vet costs for their cats
πŸ’» fveap.org

  • Β Cats in Crisis

🌍 Offers financial aid for cats with chronic or emergency medical conditions
πŸ’» catsincrisis.org

  • The Ian Somerhalder Foundation (ISF) – Emergency Cat Fund

🌍 Provides grants to assist with emergency veterinary care for cats
πŸ’» iansomerhalderfoundation.org

  • Β The Joanie Bernard Foundation – The Joanie Fund for Cats

🌍 Supports low-income cat owners by funding vet care & spay/neuter programs
πŸ’» joaniebernardfoundation.org

  • Β Paws 4 A Cure

🌍 Assists cat owners with non-routine veterinary expenses for illnesses & injuries
πŸ’» paws4acure.org

  • Β Friends & Vets Helping Pets

🌍 Helps pet owners, including cat owners, with medical expenses for life-saving treatments
πŸ’» friendsandvetshelpingpets.org

🩺 Chronic Conditions & Non-Emergency Veterinary Care

For pets with ongoing medical needs, chronic conditions, or specialized treatments.

  • The Pet Fund

🌍 Financial aid for non-urgent care, including diagnostics & chronic illness treatments
πŸ’» thepetfund.com

  • Β Magic Bullet Fund

🌍 Supports pet owners struggling with cancer treatment costs
πŸ’» magicbulletfund.org

  • Β The Onyx & Breezy Foundation

🌍 Financial support for urgent medical care for pets, including cats
πŸ’» onyxandbreezy.org

  • Companion Bridge

🌍 Grants & a fundraising platform for pet medical care
πŸ’» companionbridge.org

  • Β Hope Mending Hearts Foundation

🌍 Financial assistance for emergency veterinary care
πŸ’» hopemendinghearts.com

πŸ“… Flexible Payment Plans & Financing Options

Many veterinarians accept these programs to help with payments:

  • Scratchpay
    πŸ’³ Flexible, no-hidden-fee payment plans for vet care
    πŸ’» scratchpay.com
  • CareCredit
    πŸ’³ Healthcare credit card for vet expenses with interest-free options
    πŸ’» carecredit.com/vetmed
  • VetBilling
    πŸ’³ Allows pet owners to pay vet bills in installments
    πŸ’» vetbilling.com
  • United Way 2-1-1
    πŸ’³ Call 211 for referrals to local financial aid programs for pet care
    πŸ“ž Dial 211

πŸ“’ Additional Support & Fundraising Options

If you need to raise money for veterinary expenses, consider:

  • GoFundMe
    πŸ’° Crowdfunding platform for pet medical expenses
    πŸ’» gofundme.com
  • Waggle
    πŸ’° Crowdfunding dedicated to pet medical expenses
    πŸ’» waggle.org
  • Best Friends Animal Society Grants
    πŸ’° General grants & resources for rescues and pet owners
    πŸ’» bestfriends.org
  • IMOM (In Memory of Magic)
    πŸ’° Helps pet owners pay for lifesaving treatments
    πŸ’» imom.org
  • ASPCA Grants

Β  Β  πŸ’° Various grant opportunities for pet care
Β  Β  πŸ’» aspca.org/grants

πŸ’‘ Need Help? Contact Us!

If you have questions or need guidance, please feel free to reach out to Town Cats. We are here to support our community and help keep pets with their families. πŸ’™πŸΎ

πŸ“§ Email: info@towncats.org
🌍 Website: towncats.org

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