IMOM.org (In Memory of Magic)
Helping people help pets. To better the lives of sick, injured and abused companion animals. Dedicated to insure that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged.
The following instructions are for general emergency funds (also for cancer). Go to the main page, click on Financial Aid then scroll down to the bottom and click on Getting Started, read all the information there and make sure you copy the intro letter and contact your vet for them to fax their estimate to them, then click on IMOM policies at the bottom and then on the next screen at the bottom click on General Emergency Funds and the application will come up.
Click here for their website.
Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance
Provides financial assistance to cat and kitten guardians who are unable to afford veterinary services to save their companions when life-threatening illness or injury strikes.
"Seniors, People with disabilities, People who have lost their job, Good Samaritans who rescue a cat or kitten - any of these folks may need financial assistance to save a beloved companion. The Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides financial assistance to cat and kitten guardians who are unable to afford veterinary services to save their companions when life-threatening illness or injury strikes."
Tim Meeker
FVEAP, 1641 Elizabeth Lane
Yuba City, CA 95993
Click here for their website.
Care Credit
You do not have to qualify as being in need - just apply. Your vet may already have the info.
CareCredit, offers interest free loan plans (for a specified time frame) with a low monthly payment for Veterinary Medicine. These plans can be very helpful and are much lower in cost than credit cards, bank loans, etc.
Click here for their website.
Help-A-Pet
A nonprofit organization which provides financial assistance for the medical care of pets whose owners are unable to afford the expense.
HELP-A-PET is unique in two ways. First, it is the only U.S. charity which offers preventative, curative, and emergency medical treatment of pets through the use of local veterinarians. Second, EVERY PENNY donated is used to help pets - all payments are made directly to the veterinarian or medical supplier.
Click here for their website.
United Animal Nations
The LifeLine program [a division of UAN], provides grants for companion animals during life-threatening emergencies when rescuers or caregivers cannot afford the entire cost of treatment.
The mission of LifeLine is to help homeless or recently rescued animals suffering from life-threatening conditions that require specific and immediate emergency veterinary care. We strive to serve Good Samaritans and rescue groups who take in sick or injured animals. In certain cases, LifeLine can also assist senior citizens and low-income families pay for immediate emergency veterinary care.
Click here for their website.
PAWS
Dedicated to preserving the humane-animal bond.
Pets Are Wonderful Support [PAWS], is a volunteer-based organization that helps improve the quality of life for persons with aids or other disabling illnesses by offering the emotional and practical support to keep the love and companionship of their pets and by providing information on the benefits and risks of animal companionship.
Click here for their website.
Other Links for Coping with High Vet Bills
The Humane Society - Article with suggestions to help with sometimes high and unexpected vet care bills.
Care For Animals - This section of the AVMA Web site contains the only official Web list of schools and programs accredited in the field(s) of veterinary medicine by the AVMA COE. The AVMA list is updated biannually. Schools, programs, degrees or other information are listed here only after satisfactory completion of the AVMA COE accreditation process (schools sometimes offer lower fees).
