Financial Assistance for your Pets
We often run across pet guardians that want the best for their pet and want to be able to keep their pet but can’t afford medical treatment. Bark’n Good Time has been in rescue for many years and thus gets a lot of useful information that we like to share. Below is a list of resources that might be useful to those needing a little extra help. Some families don’t realize that there are options that can be looked into prior to deciding to rehome based on finances. We hope this helps:
Reduced & Subsidized Veterinary Fees:
Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program
Provides assistance to cat/kitten guardians who are unable to afford veterinary services to save their companions when life-threatening illness/injury strikes. Focus on seniors, people w/ disabilities, people who have lost their job, Good Samaritans
who rescue a cat or kitten.
Red Rover
Directory of grant and loan programs and fundraising tools for individuals and organizations.
The Pet Fund
Provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need urgent veterinary care. Also provides information about preventative care, pet insurance programs, and financial services that will ensure that pet owners are able to develop financial resources on their own and thus avoid future emergencies through care and planning. (916) 443-6007.
Magic Bullet Fund
Magic Bullet Fund helps people who have made room in their homes and hearts for a feline or canine companion, but do not have the financial resources to provide cancer treatment.Other Resources
Care Credit
Credit payment plan for veterinary and personal health care costs.
(800) 839-9078
Temporary Housing & Care
If a pet owner must move, a multitude of sites exist online to assist in finding pet-friendly rentals. These
include:
Pet Friendly Housing
Are you considering giving up your pet because your landlord doesn’t allow animals? Search for pet-friendly apartments and living situations at Apartment List.