Pet Help Resources
Voice For The Animals Foundation has gathered the resources below to help pet guardians find outside support for veterinary care, pet food, crisis situations, and other needs. These programs are run by outside organizations, not VFTA. Availability, eligibility, funding, and response times can change, so please contact each organization directly and review its requirements before applying.
If your pet is in immediate danger or may have been poisoned, seek veterinary care right away. You can also contact ASPCA Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 or Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661.
Tip: Before applying, it helps to gather your veterinarian's estimate, diagnosis or treatment plan, medication list, and any proof of financial hardship the organization may request.
Crisis support & temporary housing
Safe Havens for Pets
Searchable directory of pet-friendly domestic-violence and homelessness shelter options, created and managed by the Animal Welfare Institute.
- Main page: https://www.safehavensforpets.org/
- Apply/contact: https://www.safehavensforpets.org/contact-us/
- Notes: The site provides resources and education; it does not directly place people in shelter.
Contact:
Phone: 1-800-799-7233 (National Domestic Violence Hotline listed on site for immediate assistance)
The Street Dog Coalition
Provides free veterinary care to pets of people experiencing homelessness through local clinic teams and events.
- Main page: https://www.thestreetdogcoalition.org/
- Apply/contact: https://www.thestreetdogcoalition.org/clinics-and-events
- Notes: Best for preventive/basic care; event pages note no urgent or emergency care.
Contact:
Phone: 970-829-8789
spcaLA – Animal Safety Net
Temporary housing program designed to help reunite people and pets after a survivor receives the help they need.
- Main page: https://spcala.com/programs-services/asn/
- Apply/contact: https://spcala.com/programs-services/asn/
- Notes: Best fit for safety-related separation, not routine vet bills.
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 323-730-5300
Emergency & poison control
ASPCA Poison Control
24/7 poison-control hotline for pet poisoning emergencies.
- Main page: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control
- Apply/contact: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control
- Notes: Site says a consultation fee may apply.
Contact:
Phone: 888-426-4435
Pet Poison Helpline
24/7 animal poison-control hotline with emergency guidance for pet owners and veterinarians.
- Main page: https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/
- Apply/contact: https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/pet-owners/emergency/
- Notes: Official emergency page says not to induce vomiting unless advised by a veterinarian or poison expert.
Contact:
Phone: 855-764-7661
Los Angeles & Southern California help
Actors & Others for Animals – Emergency Medical Assistance
Provides emergency medical assistance and low-cost veterinary referrals for eligible low-income pet guardians in Southern California.
- Main page: https://www.actorsandothers.com/emergency_medical_assistance.html
- Apply/contact: https://actorsandothers.com/emergency_medical_assistance_app.html
- Notes: Application page says to use the medical helpline rather than the general office number for medical requests.
Contact:
Phone: 818-752-6725
Animal Health Foundation – Angel Fund
Financial-assistance program delivered through participating SCVMA veterinarians for pet owners who are struggling to pay for care.
- Main page: https://www.animalhealthfoundation.org/how-we-help/angel-fund.html
- Apply/contact: https://www.animalhealthfoundation.org/financial-assistance/
- Notes: The veterinarian generally starts the process; many hospitals limit grants to existing clients.
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 800-939-0936
Animal Health Foundation – Mary Edna Boydston Fund
Veterinary-bill assistance fund for low-income seniors or permanently disabled pet guardians in Los Angeles or Orange County.
- Main page: https://www.animalhealthfoundation.org/how-we-help/mary-edna-boydston-fund.html
- Apply/contact: https://www.animalhealthfoundation.org/how-we-help/mary-edna-boydston-fund.html
- Notes: Applicants must be 65+ or permanently disabled and demonstrate financial need.
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 800-939-0936
CAMP LA (Community Animal Medicine Project)
Nonprofit veterinary provider offering affordable services, including wellness care, vaccines, and spay/neuter, through Los Angeles-area clinics.
- Main page: https://www.campla.org/clinics
- Apply/contact: https://www.campla.org/la-book-appointment
- Notes: Strong option when someone needs lower-cost care rather than a grant.
Contact:
Phone: 310-574-5555
Jewish Free Loan Association – The Four-Legged Fund
Zero-interest, zero-fee veterinary-care loan program for pet owners in Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties.
- Main page: https://www.jfla.org/personal-loans/the-four-legged-fund
- Apply/contact: https://www.jfla.org/about-jfla/contact-us
- Notes: Official page says loans are available up to $5,000.
Contact:
Phone: 310-735-4911
LA Animal Services – Resources for People & Pets
City resource hub that points residents to pet-food help, free or low-cost spay/neuter, housing-related resources, and partner support.
- Main page: https://www.laanimalservices.com/resourcesforpeopleandpets
- Apply/contact: https://www.laanimalservices.com/resourcesforpeopleandpets
- Notes: Good local landing page for Los Angeles-specific help.
Low-cost vet care & spay/neuter
Amanda Foundation – Amanda Spaymobile
Mobile program providing free spay/neuter procedures and vaccinations to reduce pet overpopulation in Los Angeles.
- Main page: https://amandafoundation.org/spaymobile
- Apply/contact: https://amandafoundation.org/spaymobile
- Notes: Mobile service; availability depends on schedule and service area.
FixNation
Community-cat organization supporting free spay/neuter and related services for homeless, stray, and feral cats in Los Angeles.
- Main page: https://fixnation.org/free-spay-and-neuter/
- Apply/contact: https://fixnation.org/about/contact-us/
- Notes: Best for community-cat and TNR situations, not routine owned-dog vet bills.
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 818-524-2287
LA Animal Services – Spay & Neuter Vouchers/Certificates
City program offering free certificates or low-cost vouchers for spay/neuter at participating hospitals.
- Main page: https://www.laanimalservices.com/spay-and-neuter
- Apply/contact: https://www.laanimalservices.com/spay-and-neuter
- Notes: Official page says support is available for city residents through participating hospitals.
spcaLA – Veterinary Assistance Resource Page
Resource page linking to financial assistance, free/low-cost veterinary services, and spay/neuter options.
- Main page: https://spcala.com/vetassistance/
- Apply/contact: https://spcala.com/locations/
- Notes: Informational resource page; not itself a grant application.
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 323-730-5300
National financial aid – non-urgent/chronic
The Pet Fund
Financial-assistance program for non-basic, non-urgent veterinary care, with chronic-condition examples such as cancer, heart disease, endocrine disorders, and other long-term issues.
- Main page: https://www.thepetfund.com/for-pet-owners
- Apply/contact: https://www.thepetfund.com/for-pet-owners/the-pet-fund-application
- Notes: Not for emergencies; official site notes a chronic wait list.
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 916-443-6007
National financial aid – urgent or specialty
Frankie's Friends
Provides financial assistance grants for family-owned pets needing lifesaving emergency or specialty veterinary care.
- Main page: https://www.frankiesfriends.org/apply-for-assistance-3
- Apply/contact: https://www.frankiesfriends.org/apply-for-assistance-3
- Notes: Best match for emergency or specialty cases rather than routine annual care.
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 888-465-7387
Paws 4 A Cure
Provides financial assistance for urgent veterinary care for dogs and cats across the United States, including certain medications and equipment.
- Main page: https://www.paws4acure.org/askforhelp.php
- Apply/contact: https://www.paws4acure.org/askforhelp.php
- Notes: Application materials emphasize proof of hardship and veterinary cooperation.
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 866-799-5166 (fax)
RedRover Relief – Urgent Care Grants
Urgent-care grant program for pet guardians facing economic hardship when a pet is in a life-threatening situation.
- Main page: https://redrover.org/relief/urgent-care-grants/
- Apply/contact: https://redrover.org/relief/urgent-care-grants/urgent-care-pre-application/
- Notes: Official page says average grants are around $250 and meant to fill a small funding gap.
Payment plans & medication savings
CareCredit
Healthcare credit-card financing that can be used for veterinary appointments, surgeries, emergencies, medication, and other pet-care costs at participating providers.
- Main page: https://www.carecredit.com/vetmed/
- Apply/contact: https://www.carecredit.com/vetmed/
- Notes: Users should confirm that their veterinarian accepts CareCredit.
GoodRx for Pets
Price-comparison and coupon tool for pet medications, including many human prescriptions commonly prescribed by veterinarians.
- Main page: https://www.goodrx.com/pets
- Apply/contact: https://www.goodrx.com/pets
- Notes: Useful when the vet prescribes a medication that may be filled at a retail pharmacy.
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-855-268-2822
Scratchpay
Payment-plan service for veterinary bills that lets borrowers check options without affecting credit score.
- Main page: https://scratchpay.com/
- Apply/contact: https://scratchpay.com/borrower-support/
- Notes: Official site says plan terms and approval vary; good alternative to traditional credit.
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 855-727-2395
Zoetis Petcare Rewards
Official rewards program that lets pet owners earn points on eligible products and use rewards toward veterinary expenses or other benefits.
- Main page: https://www.zoetispetcare.com/rewards
- Apply/contact: https://www.zoetispetcare.com/rewards/offers/apoquel
- Notes: Helpful for people managing recurring medication costs.
Pet food & basic supplies
Best Friends Los Angeles – Help & Services
Los Angeles help page listing services such as a pet food pantry, kitten help, training support, and other pet-retention resources.
- Main page: https://bestfriends.org/los-angeles/help-services
- Apply/contact: https://bestfriends.org/los-angeles/help-services
- Notes: Useful local help page even when direct funding is not available.
LA Animal Services – Pet Food Pantry
Pet food pantry for Los Angeles residents experiencing financial hardship who need help feeding their companion animals.
- Main page: https://www.laanimalservices.com/pet-food-pantry
- Apply/contact: https://www.laanimalservices.com/pet-food-pantry
- Notes: Official page says the pantry operates Sundays and may require registration or appointment details by location.
Pets of the Homeless – Get Help
National organization that may help unhoused pet guardians with pet food, emergency veterinary care, and wellness clinics.
- Main page: https://petsofthehomeless.org/get-help/
- Apply/contact: https://petsofthehomeless.org/emergency-veterinary-care/
- Notes: Also has a national resource page and contact form for additional help.
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 775-841-7463
Search tools & national guides
Best Friends – Can't Afford Vet Bills?
National roundup of financial-assistance programs, low-cost care options, payment plans, and state-by-state resources.
- Main page: https://bestfriends.org/pet-care-resources/cant-afford-vet-bills-100-financial-assistance-programs-pet-owners
- Apply/contact: https://bestfriends.org/pet-care-resources/cant-afford-vet-bills-100-financial-assistance-programs-pet-owners
- Notes: Useful overview page; not a direct funding source.
Humane World for Animals – Trouble Affording Your Pet?
National guide page with tips on veterinary-expense help, pet food, and keeping pets with their families.
- Main page: https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/are-you-having-trouble-affording-your-pet
- Apply/contact: https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/are-you-having-trouble-affording-your-pet
- Notes: Helpful educational page; not a direct grant program.
Pet Help Finder
Searchable directory of financially friendly pet resources, including veterinary care, spay/neuter clinics, vaccines, pet supplies, and pet food assistance.
- Main page: https://www.pethelpfinder.org/m/phf
- Apply/contact: https://www.pethelpfinder.org/m/phf
- Notes: Good first stop when someone needs local help fast.
pets.findhelp.com
ZIP-code search tool for pet support services such as pet food banks, affordable veterinary care, temporary pet care, and related help.
- Main page: https://pets.findhelp.com/
- Apply/contact: https://pets.findhelp.com/
- Notes: Best used as a search tool rather than a direct aid program.
Service dogs & disability-related help
IAADP – Veterinary Care Partnership Program
Emergency veterinary care fund intended to help IAADP partner members when an assistance-dog partnership is threatened by high veterinary costs.
- Main page: https://iaadp.org/programs/veterinary-care-partnership-vcp-program/
- Apply/contact: https://iaadp.org/contact/
- Notes: This is a member-focused program, so users should review membership requirements.
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Last reviewed by VFTA: April 22, 2026.