If you need help paying for vet bills, RedRover.org has a comprehensive directory of national and state-specific financial aid resources.
Here’s some advice about other ways to cope with unexpected veterinary costs.
If you keep your pet, you may want to acquire pet health insurance. Here’s why (spoiler alert...it may just save you some serious money in the long-term)!
If your pet needs a spay or neuter, visit SpayUSA.org or call 800-248-SPAY ( 800-248-7729 ) for local low-cost options.
Last but not least, it never hurts to reach out to your local animal shelter(s) as well! Many animal welfare organizations are focused on keeping pets out of the shelter and in their loving homes where they belong by helping families who want to keep their pet, but need some assistance to do so. Some organizations have pet food banks, offer free or low-cost vaccines and microchips, and some even have public low-cost veterinary clinics for this exact purpose! Enter in your ZIP code and search our network of animal shelters near you to see who may be able to help!
Pro Tip: When searching for shelter/rescues on the Adopt a Pet homepage be sure "Shelters/Rescues" is bolded, enter your ZIP code, and click "Get Started". In this instance, reach out to shelters with an actual facility (not a foster-based rescue organizations).