Financial Assistance Resources

Low-cost veterinary option in the area: The Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP) is a recognized nonprofit, 501c3 organization that provides compassionate solutions to pet overpopulation and community animal welfare. TCAP accomplishes this goal by making affordable, high-quality preventative services available to Texas pet owners.

TCAP’s Wellness Subscription Plans: The intention of this program is to spread the cost of your pet’s annual services out over the span of 12 months. This ensures that your pet stays healthy year-round without having to pay for everything all at once. Learn more here!

Low cost option for heartworm treatment: Texas Foundation for Animal Care is a 501c3 organization that offers Low-Cost Heartworm Treatment & Spay/Neuter in Fort Worth.

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.

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 our Military Pet Owner Resources.

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 & 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 – they approve more pet parents, with affordable rates as low as 0% APR. Payment plans.
    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: 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. We also operate 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: 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.

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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 Samaritan’s 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 California.

  • 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.

  • Assistance Dogs Special Allowance Program
    Working Dogs
    Funded through the California Department of Social Services, this program provides a $50 monthly stipend to owners of guide, signal or service dogs.

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
    General
    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
    General
    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
    General
    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
    General
    Advocates for animal and environmental rights and performs spay/neutering procedures.

  • RedRover Relief

    RedRover Relief provides financial assistance grants and additional resources so pet owners and rescuers can care for animals who need urgent veterinary care. Visit redrover.org/grants for eligibility requirements and application. RedRover also offers financial assistance for victims of domestic violence and their pets. To learn more about this program, visit redrover.org/domestic.

  • Frankie’s Friends

    Frankie’s Friends is a non-profit foundation dedicated to finding cures and saving pets with cancer and other life-threatening conditions. We help save pets’ lives by providing grants to assist with the cost of life-saving or life-enhancing emergency or specialty care for pets whose families cannot afford the full cost of treatment. www.frankiesfriends.org

  • 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.

    livelikeroo.org