
There are numerous charitable organizations out there that can help pay for a portion of medical treatments needed by pets belonging to people with limited incomes. Some organizations focus on medical conditions such as cancer or heart disease. Others serve pet owners in particular geographic regions or segments of the populations such as seniors or people with disabilities. Some offer assistance to specific breeds.
The following are a sampling of such that are registered 501c3 Foundations:
Big Hearts Fund – dogs/cats with heart disease
Cats in Crisis – kidney, thyroid, neurological, cardiac disease or mobility impairments
Diabetic Cats in Need – for foster homes and low-income owners
Dog and Cat Cancer Fund – defraying treatment expenses
Frankie’s Friends – emergency and specialty care
Handicapped Pets Foundation – mobility equipment
IMOM- life-threatening conditions
Labrador Life LIne – medical treatment or other special needs for labs
Mosby Foundation – sick, abuse and nelgected dogs
Onyx & Breezy Foundation – medical equipment, treatment, food and medications
Paws 4 A Cure – non-routine care of cats and dogs
Pet Fund – non-rountine medical expenses
Shakespeare Animal Fund – Emergency Care