Pet Assistance Resources
Financial Assistance Resources
Additional Financial Aid Organizations and Resources
Our ARF (Animal Rescue Fund) has limited funds available to help low-income pet owners with vet bill. Please see our Emergency Vet Care assistance page for more information or to see if you may qualify for medical financial assistance.
If you are looking for financial assistance, especially for larger bills and more critical treatment, you will need to secure several assistance from additional organizations. Please know that each organization has its own application process. Many require financial documents to verify financial hardship. Most groups will not reimburse you or make a pledge if the veterinary care has already been completed and you have an outstanding bill. It is best to contact each group and find out what their process is and to see if your case may qualify. Please note that no organization will cover 100% of the cost for your pet’s urgent care.
OC Animal Allies is not directly affiliated with any of the resources or organizations listed here. This list of resources is provided for you as a courtesy. Applying does not ensure pledge approval or assistance.
Helpful Resources for Financial Difficulties:
This website has many ideas for out-of-the-box ways to fund your pet’s care:
Animal Assistance League of Orange County
If case is urgent, send an email to aaloc@aaloc.org with the word “URGENT!” in the subject line. They will send you their application.
(714) 891-7387
ScratchPay – 0% Interest Short and Long Term Loans for veterinary bills
Apply online here: https://scratchpay.com
(855)727-2395 Short term credit breaks payments down into 5 payments due two weeks apart. Longer terms available, interest rates and terms vary by applicant.
*It is best to ask for double the amount of what you think you will need to care for your pet in the event that treatment costs exceed estimates.
Care Credit – 0% Interest credit card to be used as payment for veterinary bills
Apply online here: www.carecredit.com
(800) 677-0718, Callers must be at least 21 years old. Press 1 for English, press 2 to apply for a line of credit, press 1 again stating you have received a copy of their credit card agreement, otherwise you will not be able to apply:
https://www.carecredit.com/YourTerms/April2016.pdf
*It is best to ask for double the amount of what you think you will need to care for your pet.
Saddleback Valley Humane Society
DOGS, CATS, and OTHER in Central and South OC
Actors & Others for Animals
MUST COMPLETE ONLINE APPLICATION. Read their guidelines.
Email: ActorsandOthers@sbcglobal.net
(818) 752-6725
If you qualify based on their guidelines, fill out their application here:
Voice for the Animals
Frosted Faces Foundation
non-emergency vet care, grooming, food, supplies, shelter impound fees, fence repairs, and other
Call (858) 304-0204, or info@frostedfacesfoundation.org
The Mosby Foundation
FOR DOGS ONLY!
They are not equipped to handle emergencies due to their application process. They can’t help with diagnostics and dentals, and they do not pay for surgery or treatment that has already been performed. Check out their financial aid program.
If they have funds available, you must complete their pre-qualification app here.
(540) 885-2260
Bow Wow Buddies Foundation
Onyx & Breezy Foundation
Go online to read about their requirements and download and fax an application. Read their guidelines:
If you qualify based on their guidelines, fill out their application here.
Email: info@onyxandbreezy.org
Red Rover dba United Animal Nations
(916) 429-2457
email: info@redrover.org
STARelief and Pet Assistance
Can assist with expenses related to emergency medical care, emergency boarding, spay/neuter, routine medical care (vaccines, microchip, etc.), and end-of-life services.
(203) 636-0971
email: care@starelief.org
Angel Fund Grant Program
Financial help for sick or injured companion animals.
The Animal Hospital needs to be a member of the SCVMA. In order to check what vets are members, please click here and type in your zip code to do a search: https://www.scvma.org/find-a-local-veterinarian/ /
Funding for specific health conditions or diagnoses
The following is a list of organizations that provide funding for specific health conditions or diagnoses:
The Pet Fund
Diabetic Cats In Need
email: info@dcin.info