If there’s one thing you can be certain of, it’s the fact that you can’t plan for everything- especially as a pet owner! Maybe an accident brings medical bills costing thousands more than what you have in your account, or your pet has recently received a terminal diagnosis…where do you begin? Since our organization launched this year, we have already had many conversations with members of the community in tough situations looking for additional resources beyond what we can offer. We recognized this need for a comprehensive list and began compiling websites, missions, and locations of various organizations. You can view the entire list by clicking here. In the meantime, here are 10 resources we chose that we believe every pet owner should be aware of.
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC)
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) is your best resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you think your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, call (888) 426-4435. A consultation fee may apply.
PetSmart Charities: Find a low-cost veterinary clinic near you.
Looking for a low-cost veterinary clinic? PetSmart Charities has put together an easy-to-use directory to help you locate a clinic near you!
Canine Cancer Awareness
This website provides educational blogs and awareness for canine cancer.
Live Like Roo
Provides support and financial assistance to families whose pet faces a cancer diagnosis.
Safe Place for Pets
On-site housing and Off-site housing for people and pets who need a safe escape from domestic violence.
Find an Animal Food Bank Near You
Similar to the directory for low-cost veterinary clinics, Alley Cat Allies has created a searchable database to help community members find an animal food bank near them!
The Pet Fund
The Pet Fund is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals in the United States who need veterinary care. The Pet Fund works ONLY on non-basic, non-urgent care.
The Tilly Project
The Tilly Project aims to connect pet owners with end-of-life pet photographers across the world and to provide accessible, educational, and supportive resources for photography, anticipatory grief, and pet loss/bereavement.
Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States is filled with useful information for pet owners, in this blog, we chose to highlight tips, tricks, and resources for finding your missing pet.
As our final resource, we want to remind you of our mission: through donations from compassionate individuals and organizations, we keep families together longer. We facilitate grants to loving pet owners who require financial assistance to avoid economic euthanasia for their pets in their time of need when faced with needing emergency/critical care and/or specialized medical care.
Please take a moment to bookmark this page, or maybe send it along to a friend or family with pets...you never know when one of these resources might be needed!
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