Veterinary and Financial Assistance

Local Organizations

Kings Canyon Veterinary Foundation

Kings Canyon Veterinary Foundation offers financial assistance for animal companion medical care to eligible individuals and families.
Website: kingscanyonveterinaryfoundation.com
Address: 4696 E Kings Canyon Road, Fresno, CA 93702
Phone: 559-251-8482

Halo Café-Fresno County’s Pet Food Pantry

This pet food pantry exists to serve low-income families, elderly and homeless community members in an effort to keep pets with their people and out of the already overcrowded shelters.
Website: halocafe.org
Phone: 559-HALO-717
Email: info@halocafe.org

Local Low Cost Spay & Neuter, Vaccines, Microchip & Wellness

HOPE Animal Foundation

Fresno Humane Animal Services

HOPE Animal Foundation

Website: hopeaf.com
5490 W. Spruce Ave, Fresno, CA 93722, Phone: 559-271-0209, Email: info@hopeaf.com

Valley Animal Center

Fresno Humane Animal Services

HOPE Animal Foundation

Website: valleyanimal.org
3934 N. Hayston, Fresno, CA 93728, Phone: 559-233-8706
Email: clinic@valleyanimal.org

Fresno Humane Animal Services

Website: fresnohumane.org
760 W Nielsen Ave, Fresno CA 93706
Phone: 559-600-PETS (7387)
Email: Info@fresnohumane.org

Valley Oak SPCA

Central California SPCA

Fresno Humane Animal Services

Website: vospca.org
9405 West Goshen Avenue, Visalia, CA, 93291
Phone: 559-741-1121
Email: info@vospca.org

Central California SPCA

Website: ccspca.com
103 S. Hughes Ave, Fresno, CA 93706
Phone: 559-233-7722

National Organizations

Red Rover

Paws 4 A Cure

Website: redrover.org
Preserving the human-animal bond by providing financial assistance, resources and support to low-income individuals.

The RedRover Relief Urgent Care grant program helps animals who need urgent and emergency veterinary care. The typical grant is around $200, and is intended to fill a small gap in funding that is keeping an animal from care.

Paws 4 A Cure

Website: paws4acure.org
Paws 4 A Cure is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping families that are in need of non-routine veterinary financial assistance for their dog or cat. Paws 4 A Cure does not discriminate against breed, age, or diagnosis.

The maximum assistance available from Paws 4 A Cure is up to $500. This is a one-time grant.

The Pet Fund

Paws 4 A Cure

The Pet Fund

Phone: 916-443-6007
Email: info@thepetfund.com
Website: thepetfund.com/for-pet-owners
The Pet Fund assists owners in covering medical costs beyond the normal expenses of vaccination, spay & neuter surgeries, food and routine veterinary care. Eligible pet owners can apply for a one-time grant.

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Care Credit

Scratchpay - Simple, pet friendly payment plans.

Website: carecredit.com/vetmed
We offer veterinary and pet financing to help keep your most cherished family members in top shape.

CareCredit is accepted through a national network of more than 200,000 healthcare providers and health-focused retailers

Scratchpay - Simple, pet friendly payment plans.

Website: https://scratchpay.com

Find a payment plan for immediate pet care at thousands of clinics. Scratchpay provides pet parents with simple friendly payment plans.

Online Fundraising: YouCaring

Scratchpay - Simple, pet friendly payment plans.

Online Fundraising: YouCaring

Website: youcaring.com/c/pet-fundraising
Get help for your pet through animal fundraising.

Service dogs

Financial Assistance for Service Dogs

For Veterans with an Eligible Service Dog

California Department of Social Services

Website: cdss.ca.gov/Assistance-Dogs

The Assistance Dog Special Allowance (ADSA) program provides a monthly payment of $50 to eligible persons who use a guide, signal, or service dog to help them with their disability-related needs. The allowance is to help pay the costs of food, grooming, and health care for the dog.

For Veterans with an Eligible Service Dog

Department of Veteran Affairs-Service Dogs

Website: prosthetics.va.gov/psas/Guide_And_Service_Dogs_Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQS.asp

If it is determined that you are eligible for a service dog, the VA will pay for veterinary care and the equipment (e.g. harness and/or backpack) required for optimal use of the dog.