Low-Cost Vet Services

 

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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)

CareCredit • (800) 677-0718

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

Scratchpay • (855) 727-2395

  • Offers online payment plans for veterinary bills

Human Animal Support Services by American Pets Alive

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

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

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

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

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

Hope Mending Hearts

  • Provides grants for animals who need urgent veterinary care

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

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

  • Provides financial assistance and resources to pet caretakers experiencing financial hardship

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

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