Veterinary Assistance Resources
Veterinary Assistance Resources
Unexpected veterinary expenses can put families in a tough position, but you don’t have to face it alone. There are organizations and programs that may be able to help cover the cost of care and keep pets where they belong, safe and loved at home. Below, you’ll find a list of financial assistance resources for pet owners in need.
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Low-Cost Local Veterinary Services
Affordable Animal Hospital | (253) 627-0005 | Not a walk-in or emergency office. Located in Tacoma. Treats cats and dogs.
Community Pet Clinic | (206) 460-5585 | Walk-in, no appointment necessary. Located in Federal Way. Treats cats and dogs.
Doney Coe Pet Clinic | info@doneycoe.org | Serves Seattle/King County. Located in Seattle. Treats cats and dogs.
Good Neighbor Vet | (888) 234-1350 | Mobile clinic — see website for pop-up locations. Treats cats and dogs.
One Health Clinic | (206) 685-2654 | Pop-up clinic — see Facebook page for details. Treats cats and dogs.
PetVet | 1-800-427-7973 | Operates out of Tractor Supply Co. Treats cats and dogs.
Rainier Animal Fund | (844) 723-8387 | Serves qualifying Western WA residents. Located in Seattle. Treats cats and dogs.
Seattle Veterinary Outreach | Pop-up clinic with accessible veterinary services for income-qualified families. Treats cats and dogs.
Washington Health Outreach | Pop-up clinic — see website for pop-up locations. Treats cats and dogs.
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Emergency Care Funding
Budkis Fund | thebudkisfund@gmail.com | Assistance for income-qualified senior pet guardians. Must be requested by a veterinarian.
Cascade Animal Protection Society | (253) 863-8004 | Emergency vet funding for dogs, cats, and small pets.
Dylan’s Heart | Life-threatening/critical care. Must be requested by a veterinarian.
Hope Mending Hearts | info@hopemendinghearts.net | Typical grant $100–$200. Must have diagnosis and treatment plan; CareCredit required.
Pet Assistance, Inc. | petassistance1973@gmail.com | Helps cats, dogs, and some exotics. Will not cover “chain” or corporate vet hospitals.
RedRover Relief | Urgent care grants and financial assistance resources.
Tripawds ASAP | Assistance for cats and dogs needing amputation surgeries.
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Grant Funding Resources
Brown Dog Foundation | browndog@browndogfoundation.org | Limited funding for cats and dogs; may offer referrals or educational guidance.
Concern for Animals | concernforanimals.org | Must live in Thurston, Mason, or Lewis County.
Four Paws Lifeline | guardian@fourpawslifeline.org | Provides assistance after verifying treatment plan with vet.
Frankie’s Friends | (888) 465-7387 | Financial assistance for lifesaving emergency or specialty care.
Friends & Vets Helping Pets | (859) 309-2043 | Funds curable (lifesaving, not life-prolonging) treatments.
Mosby Foundation | (540) 885-2260 | Helps with non-urgent, non-routine medical expenses for dogs.
Onyx & Breezy Foundation | info@onyxandbreezy.org | Must provide CareCredit proof.
Paws 4 A Cure | Assists with non-routine veterinary care for small pets, cats, and dogs.
The Pet Lifeline Program | Non-urgent care cases such as cancer or chronic illness.
The Pet Fund | Funding for non-basic, non-urgent conditions like cancer and endocrine disease.
Vets Helping Pets | (800) 399-7862 | One-time surgical or medical intervention; vet must apply.
WSU College of Veterinary Medicine Good Samaritan Fund | For patients at WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
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Condition-Specific Assistance
Diabetic Cats in Need | info@dcin.info | Assistance with insulin and supplies.
Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program | For cats with Vaccine-Associated Sarcoma (VAS).
Live Like Roo Foundation | Grants for pets with cancer.
Magic Bullet Fund | Cancer treatment aid for dogs.-
Credit & Financing
CareCredit | 1-800-677-0718 | Credit card for veterinary expenses.
LendingUSA | (855) 994-6177 | Veterinary financing with fixed payments.
ScratchPay | (855) 727-2395 | Payment plans for participating vets.-
Last Litter Programs
Blue Mountain Humane Society | (509) 525-2452 | Located in Walla Walla.
Hidden Gem Cat Rescue | Info@HiddenGemCatRescue.org | Cats only. Located in Bothell.
Homeward Pet Adoption Center | (425) 488-4444 | Located in Woodinville.
Kitsap Humane Society | (360) 692-6977 | Located in Silverdale.
The NOAH Center | (360) 629-7055 | Located in Stanwood.
Seattle Humane Society | (425) 649-7561 | Located in Bellevue.
Yakima Humane Society | (509) 457-6854 | Located in Yakima.
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Additional Support Resources
Human Animal Support Services | Search by location and need for veterinary financial aid.
Humane World for Animals | Lists national programs for assistance.
STARelief & Pet Assistance | (203) 636-0971 | Must be spayed/neutered. Assists with pet food, vet care, emergency boarding, and foster.
Best Friends Animal Society – Resources | Pet health and training articles.
Handicapped Pets Foundation | Donates wheelchairs for pets in need.
RedRover | Resource directory for local, breed, and condition-specific assistance and fundraising tips.