Financial Assistance
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Low-Cost Veterinary Option
The Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP) is a recognized nonprofit, 501c3 organization that provides compassionate solutions to pet overpopulation and community animal welfare. They offer low-cost/discounted veterinary assistance for spay/neuter procedures, microchips, vaccinations, and dental services to Texas pet owners.
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TCAP’s Wellness Subscription Plans
The intention of this program is to spread out the cost of your pet’s annual services over the span of 12 months. This ensures that your pet stays healthy year-round without having to pay for everything all at once.
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Low Cost Heartworm Treatment
Texas Foundation for Animal Care is a 501c3 organization that offers low-cost heartworm treatment and spay/neuter services in Fort Worth.
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Pet Deposit Assistance
The SPCA of Texas’ Russell H. Perry Pet Resource Center provides temporary support to pet owners in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex who are experiencing financial hardship and are at risk of having to surrender their pets. SPCA of Texas can help with initial pet deposits, so fees don’t force you to surrender your furry family member.
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Assistance for Military Pet Owners
Dogs on Deployment promotes responsible, lifelong pet ownership in the military community through education, advocacy and support services. Find out how to serve your pet as honorably as your service to your country through their Military Pet Owner Resources.
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Community Pet Outreach of Lewisville
Low-cost animal care clinic in Lewisville, TX offering a range of wellness services for pets.
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Humane Tomorrow - Catalyst Program
Humane Tomorrow offers low-cost spay/neuter assistance through their Catalyst Program. If you are unable to afford to spay or neuter your pet, contact Huamen Tomorrow for information on assistance at catalyst@humanetomorrow.org.
Need Additional Help with Your Pet’s Medical Bills? We Have Compiled a List of Resources:
Pet Help Finder
Find financially friendly pet resources such as veterinary care, spay and neuter clinics, vaccines, pet supplies, pet food assistance, and more.
CareCredit
Offers zero or low-fixed interest rates for periods of up to 24 months. Pet owners who expect to use one of these cards should check with veterinary emergency and specialty clinics to see which cards are accepted, then apply ahead of time to prevent the stress of having a pet's treatment hinge on approval.
Scratchpay
Payment plans that approve more pet parents, with affordable rates as low as 0% APR. Denton County animal hospitals that accept Scratchpay (according to the Scratchpay website):
Family Pet Clinic (Denton)
VitalPet - Animal Hospital on Milam Road (Sanger)
Denton County Animal ER
Paws and Claws Veterinary Clinic (Sanger)
Corinth Veterinary Clinic (Corinth)
Justin Animal Hospital (Justin)
Animal Medical Center of Highland Village (Highland Village)
Pilot Point Veterinary Hospital (Pilot Point)
Main Street Veterinary Hospital (Flower Mound)
Flower Mound Emergency Pet Clinic (Flower Mound)
RedRover
The RedRover Relief Urgent Care grants provide funding, advice, and other resources to thousands of applicants each year.
Frankie’s Friends
The Frankie’s Friends Fund provides financial assistance grants to family-owned pets in need of lifesaving emergency or specialty veterinary care, whose caregivers cannot afford the full cost of treatment. This program is designed to help with the treatment of emergency and specialty medical conditions where the pet would otherwise suffer, be euthanized, or relinquished without proper veterinary care.
Denton Humane Society
On occasion, DHS may assist with veterinary expenses for sick or injured animals whose owners demonstrate a financial need. DHS also operates a bi-weekly pet food bank for persons in financial need. This bank is dependent upon the availability of donated pet food and is to be used on a short-term basis.
Pet News Daily
Pet News Daily created the Pet Lifeline Program with the goal of helping sick pets get the medical attention they need. Through their program, they provide pet financial assistance to low-income pet owners who are having trouble paying expensive vet bills.
Humane Tomorrow - Flower’s Fund
Humane Tomorrow’s Flower’s Fund helps pet owners who are unable to afford expenses such as emergency medical care or pet deposits. Please visit their website to apply or contact flowersfund@humanetomorrow.org.
Denton Pet Insurance
Veterinary Assistance Programs
There is a wide range of other animal charities that may be able to help you afford certain veterinary bills, either in the form of financial assistance or by connecting you with organizations that provide funding support. We recommend checking with your local animal shelter as well as looking into the resources listed below.
Denton County Animal Emergency Room
Created in April 2020, DCAER's Helping Paws Medical Relief Fund is a non-profit veterinary charity organization that partners with the Veterinary Care Foundation to offer grants to qualifying pets, Good Samaritans, and rescue groups who have met the criteria for financial hardship. Visit their website for more information.
Dogs
CorgiAid
Breed-Specific
A non-profit group providing financial assistance to people who foster Corgis and Corgi mixes and help them find permanent homes.
Special Needs Dobermans
Breed-Specific
Helps people with senior or special needs Dobermans raise money to pay for their care.
Labrador Harbor
Breed-Specific
Provides financial assistance to families and non-profit groups to pay for the medical care of Labrador Retrievers living in Texas.
Labrador Lifeline
Breed-Specific
A non-profit group that aids owners and rescuers of Labrador Retrievers pay for their care.
LabMed
Breed-Specific
A non-profit group that has paid for the medical care of more than 1,300 rescued Labrador Retrievers since 1996.
WestieMed
Breed-Specific
Provides financial support for rescued West Highland White Terriers in need of medical care.
Helping Harley Cancer Treatment Grant
Working Dogs
Provides $1,000 grants for working dogs to seek cancer treatment.
Cats
Diabetic Cats in Need
Illness-Specific
A non-profit group that helps pay for the veterinary bills associated with a cat’s diabetes diagnosis.
Overall Resources
The Pet Fund
A non-profit organization dedicated to providing financial assistance to owners of domestic animals in need of veterinary care.
Humane Society of the United States
One of the country’s preeminent pet rescue and advocacy groups, the Humane Society has a branch in most major cities and is a great source of information and resources.
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
The ASPCA works to rescue animals from abuse and pass legislation aimed at animal protection. It also provides numerous helpful resources for pet owners.
Friends of Animals
Advocates for animal and environmental rights and performs spay/neutering procedures.
Live Like Roo Foundation
Live Like Roo, a volunteer-run 501C3 organization, provides support and financial assistance to families whose pet faces a cancer diagnosis. They pay bills for biopsies, amputations, medications, growth removals, and much more.