#help animals

[amongfloweringmeadows]

Some people see the needs of others...🤎

[douche-canoe-regatta]

So I just saw a post from someone struggling to pay vet bills for their cat's euthanasia (unfortunately lost the user/post) and it broke my fucking heart. However, it reminded me of the list I've been putting together of various charities and organizations who can help you or your loved ones afford veterinary bills in the US.

NOTE: I’m not 100% sure that all of the charities listed are active. There's also an outside chance someone sketchy is part of the organization, so please be extremely careful with your information and personal details.

Not seeing a charity you know and trust? I would LOVE additional groups, grants, or information. These resources are critical for keeping pets out of the shelter system and ensuring they can stay with the people who love them.

Pet Medical Assistance Programs

(Updated 2/25)

under the cut:

For the Love of Alex

https://www.fortheloveofalex.org/

Provides emergency funding for life-saving veterinary care for low income families.

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Dogs on Deployment

https://www.dogsondeployment.org/

Grants financial assistance to military pet owners during times of emergency.

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Frankie's Friends

https://www.frankiesfriends.org/

Provides grants to assist with the cost of life-saving or life-enhancing emergency or specialty care for pets whose families cannot afford the cost of treatment.

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Friends & Vets Helping Pets

https://friendsandvetshelpingpets.org/

Assists families with financial limitations to pay for extraordinary veterinary expenses necessary to save a pet's life.

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Waggle

https://www.waggle.org/

Pet-dedicated crowd funding platform devoted to raising funds for pets in medical crisis. Your pet may also qualify for a matching grant.

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The Onyx & Breezy Foundation

https://www.onyxandbreezy.org/

Provides funding and support to pets of individuals where medical hardship is present. Apply online.

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Free Animal Doctor

https://freeanimaldoctor.org/

Pet-dedicated crowd funding platform. funds raised go directly to the vet. Over 90% of their campaigns get fully funded.

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Joey's Paw

https://www.joeyspaw.org/

Provides wheels, prosthetics, and mobility aids to dogs with special needs.

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American Pit Bull Foundation

https://apbf.dog/

Breed-specific organization. Offers a number of services for pit bull parents, including financial aid for veterinary care and behavioral training. Also partners directly with veterinary care providers to offer financial assistance to clients with pit bulls who are facing financial hardship.

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Brown Dog Foundation

https://www.browndogfoundation.org/

Public fund that helps with pending bills, does not reimburse bills already paid. Apply online.

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The Pet Fund

https://www.thepetfund.com/

Helps cover the cost of chronic illnesses like cancer, heart disease, endocrine disease, etc. They help with pending bills, do not reimburse bills already paid. Apply online.

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The Magic Bullet Fund

https://themagicbulletfund.org/

Helps people who have dogs or cats with cancer who can't afford treatment. Slightly questionale name (I say, all in good fun.) Apply online.

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Live Like Roo

https://www.livelikeroo.org/

Offers a number of services to pet parents caring for a pet with cancer, including financial assistance for treatments, hospice care, and grief counseling. Apply online.

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Red Rover Relief

https://redrover.org/

Offers urgent care grants of around $200. An application must be submitted before treatment expenses are incurred.

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Paws 4 A Cure

https://www.paws4acure.org/

Non-profit that helps with surprise veterinary bills for pet parents in need. Submit an online application with your vet's diagnosis and estimated invoice for consideration.

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Veterinary Care Foundation

https://veterinarycarefoundation.org/

Helps cover vet costs. Unlike other funds, your vet must be the one to apply and they must be enrolled in the program.

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Bow Wow Buddies Foundation

https://www.bowwowbuddies.com/

Offers veterinary expense relief for pets with severe injuries or illnesses. Apply online.

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Help-A-Pet

https://www.help-a-pet.org/

Offers financial aid for injuries or illnesses in dogs.Household income must be less than 40k, or 20k for a single-income household.

(more coming??)

Final note: if you want to come here and bitch about people having pets they can't afford, keep walking. I'm too tired to get into all the details right now, but I have worked with animals and their people for well over a decade. So if this is your stance, you should re-examine your relationship with the concept of kindness, the current realities of our economy, and existing shelter/foster groups.

PLEASE REBLOG WITH MORE GROUPS OR DONATE IF YOU CAN!! I will verify any recommendations to the best of my ability and reblog as many times as needed.

[globaltabby]

Protecting Outdoor Cats This Winter

❄️ Winter is here! The temperatures are dropping rapidly, and the cold is upon us. I urge everyone to please protect stray and outdoor cats during this harsh season.

Even if you only have a little time in your day, please consider how frighteningly cold it is for cats who cannot protect themselves. You can make a real difference in their lives.

First, please leave food out for the cats. Not just in front of your door—if possible, leave it around your block. During the winter, cats need safe places to hide from the wind and cold. If they have to leave their shelter to search for food, they risk hypothermia or other dangers. By leaving food out, you give them a chance to stay safe and warm. Hunger and cold together are a cruel combination. Be kind and don’t scare away a hungry cat—they depend on us.

Second, consider making an outdoor cat shelter. They are easy and inexpensive to build, and there are many tutorials available online. I’ve made two myself, and they work wonderfully! A simple shelter can provide warmth, safety, and hope to a cat struggling in the winter.

Please, take a moment to help. You could save a cat from this freezing winter today.

Spread the word and encourage others to build these simple shelters! By taking action, you can do something positive for both your community and the animals who rely on us for care and protection. Every small effort can make a huge difference for these vulnerable cats.

[cheapnwild]

russians destroyed the “Chance” animal shelter in Kherson. It was a direct hit. Many animals died. The dogs tried to hide, but it simply wasn’t possible.

[lvlykissmet]

Idiot got stuck in the building again

THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME 🫩💔

Into the inventory he goes !!

[itamicio05]

Hi everyone!

Today Cherry and Vincent cuddle each other a lot, i'm happy to see how much they're loved and how much they're chill.

By the way, i'm giving some esercise to do at Vincent, for svilupping his cognitive capacity.

For now is everything, see you later guys!

[msaprilsky]