Low-Cost Vet Services

Low-Cost Vaccine Clinics

As of 7/2023, the San Jose Animal Care Center currently does not provide low-cost vaccine services to the community. Please check with the agencies below for prices, times and locations.

Humane Society of Silicon Valley hssv.org
Nine Lives Foundation ninelivesfoundation.org
PAWS for SJACS paws4sjacs.org
Pets in Need https://www.petsinneed.org/vaccineclinic
SNIP snipbus.org
VIP Pet Care vippetcare.com

Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Clinics

As of 7/2023, the San Jose Animal Care Center, currently does not provide low-cost spay and neuter services to the community. Please check with the agencies below for prices, times and locations.

County of Santa Clara Animal Services https://animalservices.sccgov.org/services-resources/spay-and-neuter
Humane Society of Silicon Valley hssv.org (dogs over 50 lbs residing in zip codes 95111, 95112, 95113, 95116, 95122, or 95035 ONLY)
Nine Lives Foundation ninelivesfoundation.org
PAWS for SJACS paws4sjacs.org
Pets in Need https://www.petsinneed.org/spayneuter
SNIP snipbus.org

Financial Assistance for Veterinary Care (Local)

Affordable Vet Referral Services • (714) 206-4717 text

Helps pet owners find affordable solutions to their pet's expensive treatments and surgeries (Orange County & Bay Area)

Sage Compassion for Animals

Provides financial assistance to companion animals in crisis (Bay Area)

VCA Charities - HOPE Fund

Provides financial assistance to qualifying pet owners for emergency procedures (Bay Area)

Vets in Vans

Provides accessible vet medicine to Bay Area Communities

Financial Assistance for Veterinary Care (National)

American Pit Bull Foundation

Breed specific organization; offers a number of services (financial & behavioral) to pit bull pet parents

CareCredit • (800) 677-0718

Offers a line of credit for all types of health care assistance (including veterinary care)

Bow Wow Buddies Foundation

Provides medical care funds to individuals/shelters struggling to cover their veterinary bills
Funding for dogs only

Brown Dog Foundation, Inc.

Provides financial assistance to bridge the gap between the cost of medical care and saving pets

Dogs on Deployment

Grants financial assistance to military pet owners in times of emergency

For the Love of Alex

Provides emergency funding for life-saving veterinary care for low income families

Frankie’s Friends Fund • (888) 465-PETS

Provides grants for pets in need of lifesaving or specialty veterinary care

Free Animal Doctor

Pet dedicated crowd funding platform; funds raised go directly to the vet

Friends & Vets Helping Pets • (859) 309-2943

Provides financial assistance for curable (lifesaving, not life-prolonging) pet diseases

Hearts United for Animals 911 Emergency Assistance • (402) 274-3679

Offers assistance with emergency medical cases

Help a Pet

Offers assistance with illnesses in dogs; household income must be less than $40K or $20K for single income

Hope Mending Hearts

Provides grants for animals who need urgent veterinary care

Human Animal Support Services by American Pets Alive

Curates free or low-cost pet services in a searchable database

The Mosby Foundation • (540) 885-2260

Provides financial support for critically sick, injured, abused, and neglected dogs

The Onyx & Breezy Foundation

Provides financial assistance for necessary and unaffordable medications/treatment

Oscar’s Cause • (863) 353-7853

Provides financial assistance for life-saving pet care

Paws 4 A Cure

Provides financial assistance to those who cannot afford veterinary care for their dog or cat

Pet Assistance, Inc.

Offers funds to subsidize veterinary care for urgent or life-threatening emergencies

The Pet Fund

Provides financial assistance for non-basic, non-urgent veterinary care

The Pet Lifeline Program by Pet News Daily

Provides one-time financial assistance to pet guardians who cannot afford veterinary care

Pets of the Homeless • (775) 841-7463

Offers resources to pet guardians experiencing homelessness

Red Rover Urgent Care Grant • (916) 429-2457

Provides financial assistance and resources for pets in life-threatening situations

Scratchpay • (855) 727-2395

Offers online payment plans for veterinary bills

STARelief Home for Life Grant • (203) 636-0971

Provides financial assistance and resources to pet caretakers experiencing financial hardship

Vet Care Foundation

Provides financial assistance however vet needs to apply and be part of the program

Waggle

Pet dedicated crowd funding platform devoted to raising funds for pets - may be eligible for matching grant

Wishbone Foundation

Provides financial assistance for unexpected, acute medical issues that impact the pet’s quality of life

Programs for Specific Medical Conditions

The Big Hearts Fund

Provides financial assistance for the veterinary care of dogs and cats with heart disease

Canine Cancer Awareness • (206) 305-4549

Provides 24/7 assistance for the veterinary care of dogs with cancer.

Diabetic Cats in Need • (234) 738-3246

Provides ongoing assistance with insulin, testing supplies, and limited veterinary care of cats with diabetes
Provides glucose testing supplies and insulin to guardians of newly-diagnosed cats

Feline Veterinary Assistance Program

Provides financial assistance for the veterinary care of cats with Vaccine Associated Sarcoma (VAS), also referred to as Injection Site Sarcoma (ISS)

Handicapped Pets Foundation

Provides financial assistance for the veterinary care of elderly, disabled, and special needs pets
Donates pet wheelchairs to animals in need

Joey's Paws

Provides wheels, prosthetics, mobility aids to dogs with special needs

Live Like Roo

Offers a number of services to pet parents of pets with cancer including financial assistance

The Magic Bullet Fund

Provides financial assistance for the veterinary care of dogs and cats with cancer

Miranda’s People

Provides financial assistance for the veterinary care of dogs with cancer

The Riedel & Cody Fund

Provides financial assistance for the veterinary care of dogs and cats with cancer