UPDATE: Following a devastating 2023, during which a contracted grant writer accepted payment but failed to deliver the promised services. Despite this significant financial setback and subsequent leadership transitions, our commitment to helping animals in need has never wavered. With renewed leadership, and a revitalized mission, we are moving forward with determination, transparency, and hope for a brighter future.

Financial Assistance Program

Apply for Emergency Vet Assistance

We review every application personally. Our ability to help depends on available funds — so we ask that you apply only if you've exhausted other options and your pet's situation is a genuine emergency.

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Every dollar approved goes directly to your veterinary clinic — never to us. Our ability to help depends entirely on what donors have contributed. Approval is not guaranteed; it depends on available funds and your situation.

The Application & Qualification Process

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Submit Your Application

Fill out the form below with your pet's emergency details, your vet's diagnosis and cost estimate, and an honest description of your financial situation.

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We Review & Qualify

Every application is reviewed by a real person — not a bot. We evaluate medical urgency, financial need, and the funds currently available. Approval is not guaranteed; it depends on what's in our fund.

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Veterinarian

If approved, you will need to go to our contacted veterinary clinic. 100% of the approved amount goes to your animal's care. You will never receive cash — funds go straight to the vet.

Who Qualifies

Please reach out to us to apply so that we can see if we can help.
Please understand that approval depends on available funds and your background and is not guaranteed. In fact, most applications are denied due to funding — but we are always working on that.

We wish we could help every animal. The honest truth is we can only help as many as our current fund allows. If we cannot approve your application right now, it is because of funding — not because your animal doesn't matter. Please consider applying again and sharing our donation page so we can help more.

Emergency Assistance Application

We respond within 24 hours. For life-threatening emergencies, do not wait — call your vet now.

Hope Animal Foundation

We believe every animal deserves a fighting chance. Hope Animal Foundation provides emergency veterinary care for dogs and cats in crisis.

Need Emergency Help?

If your animal needs emergency veterinary care and you can't afford it, we're here.

Get Emergency Help

Questions? [email protected]

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