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| Sunny and Nick - and their five baby bunnies! :) |
The Niagara spot - they closed the gate to the building, and the shelters, my beautiful shelters (Liz and Scott) are gone. I had to feed the kitties under the gate again. I just wish I could talk to these people, the owners of this complex, and convince them to allow me to shelter and feed these animals that have no where to go except to climb a crevice between two buildings and if they are lucky reach the top to go into a hole in one of the buildings. Terribly sad.
The GOOD NEWS: The groundhog saw his shadow! Early Spring! (or is it the other way around?) WOO HOO!
The following is some helpful information for financial aid for pets, in case it is ever needed. I hope you find it as helpful as I do!
FINANCIAL AID
American Animal Hospital Associationwww.aahahelpingpets.org(866) 4HELPETS
"The heartbreak happens all too often? A pet owner is unable to afford treatment and their sick or injured companion animal pays the price. If the owner is elderly, disabled or on a fixed income, the cost of care may be too much of a stretch for their pocketbook. Perhaps they have been victimized by crime, property loss or a job layoff and are experiencing a temporary financial hardship? Making it too difficult to afford pet care. And some animals, brought to clinics by Good Samaritans, don't have an owner to pay for treatment. Whatever the situation, the fact remains the same: When sick or injured animals are unable to receive veterinary care, they suffer. Through the AAHA Helping Pets Fund, veterinary care is possible for sick or injured pets even if they have been abandoned or if their owner is experiencing financial hardship."
Care Creditwww.carecredit.com(800) 859-9975
A credit card company for health care, including veterinary care." Care Credit, the leader in patient/client financing, has helped more than 3 million patients/clients get the treatment or procedures they needed and wanted. With a comprehensive range of plan options, for treatment or procedure fees from $1 to over $25,000, we offer a plan and a low monthly payment to fit comfortably into almost every budget."
Cats in Crisiswww.catsincrisis.org
"Cats in Crisis Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals and humane organizations care for cats with chronic or emergency medical conditions through financial and fundraising assistance."
Feline Outreachwww.felineoutreach.org
"Feline Outreach is a charitable organization formed to promote the routine and medical care of companion animals, particularly cats. Among other goals, the organization maye enable shelters and the public to adopt, keep, and/or care for companion animals, particularly those with special needs - this support may be financial, educational, or in other forms.
Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance (FVEAP)www.fveap.orgFax: (888) 301-4264
"The NEED & The HELP: Seniors, People with disabilities, People who have lost their job, Good Samaritans who rescue a cat or kitten - any of these folks may need financial assistance to save a beloved companion." The Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization that provides financial assistance to cat and kitten guardians who are unable to afford veterinary services to save their companions when life-threatening illness or injury strikes.
Help-A-Petwww.help-a-pet.org(630) 986-9504
"Our efforts focus on serving the elderly, the disabled, and the working poor. For lonely seniors, physically/mentally challenged individuals and children of working parents, pets represent much more than a diversion."
IMOMwww.imom.org
Fax: (630) 214-8952
"Mission Statement: Helping people help pets. To better the lives of sick, injured and abused companion animals. We are dedicated to insure that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged." (Note: IMOM has a special fund for diabetic cats)
Fax: (630) 214-8952
"Mission Statement: Helping people help pets. To better the lives of sick, injured and abused companion animals. We are dedicated to insure that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged." (Note: IMOM has a special fund for diabetic cats)
Pet Foods Stamps
www.petfoodstamps.org is a Non-profit
www.petfoodstamps.org is a Non-profit
The Pet Food Stamps program, a registered NYS non-profit corporation, has been created to fill the void in the United States Food Stamp program which excludes the purchase of pet food and pet supplies. In these rough economic times, many pet owners are forced to abandon their beloved pet to the ASPCA, North Shore Animal League or other animal shelters due to the inability to pay for their basic food supply and care. There are over 50 million Americans who currently receive Food Stamps, many with dogs or cats, who simply cannot afford to feed their animals, and these cherished companions are dropped off at animal shelters where they will most likely be put to sleep. A recent New York Times article states that “animal shelters have reported a steep rise in the number of cats and dogs being surrendered as owners face unemployment, home foreclosures, evictions and other financial hardships.” As more families struggle with difficult choices like paying the rent or buying food, some have to choose between keeping their pet and putting food on the table.
Jake Memorial K9 Assistance Foundationwww.jakememorialk9foundation.org(585) 770-4458
The mission, goals and objectives of the Jake Memorial K9 Assistance Foundation is to provide financial aid to low income families and individuals living in Monroe County who cannot afford life savings veterinary costs in life threatening situations for their companion dogs.
The mission, goals and objectives of the Jake Memorial K9 Assistance Foundation is to provide financial aid to low income families and individuals living in Monroe County who cannot afford life savings veterinary costs in life threatening situations for their companion dogs.
The Pet Fundwww.thepetfund.com(916) 443-6007
"The Pet Fund is a registered 501(c) 3 nonprofit association that provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need urgent veterinary care. Often animals are put down or suffer needlessly because their owners cannot afford expensive surgery or emergency vet visits. Companion animal owners must often make the difficult decision to put an animal down or neglect urgent medical needs because of the costs involved. The purpose of the Pet Fund is to work towards a future where decisions about companion animal medical care need never be made on the basis of cost."
"The Pet Fund is a registered 501(c) 3 nonprofit association that provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need urgent veterinary care. Often animals are put down or suffer needlessly because their owners cannot afford expensive surgery or emergency vet visits. Companion animal owners must often make the difficult decision to put an animal down or neglect urgent medical needs because of the costs involved. The purpose of the Pet Fund is to work towards a future where decisions about companion animal medical care need never be made on the basis of cost."
United Animal Nationswww.uan.org(916) 429-2457
"The mission of LifeLine is to help homeless or recently rescued animals suffering from life-threatening conditions that require specific and immediate emergency veterinary care. We strive to serve Good Samaritans and rescue groups who take in sick or injured animals. In certain cases, LifeLine can also assist senior citizens and low-income families pay for immediate emergency veterinary care."
"The mission of LifeLine is to help homeless or recently rescued animals suffering from life-threatening conditions that require specific and immediate emergency veterinary care. We strive to serve Good Samaritans and rescue groups who take in sick or injured animals. In certain cases, LifeLine can also assist senior citizens and low-income families pay for immediate emergency veterinary care."
VACCINATION CLINICS
SPAY & NEUTER ASSISTANCE
Monroe County, low-income residents
Spay/Neuter Incentive Program (SNIP) of Lollypop Farm
City of ROCHESTER, low-income residents
Rochester Animal Services
Low –Income Spay-Neuter (LISN) Program
http://www.cityofrochester.gov/rochesteranimalservices/
(585) 428-7274
Wayne County, low-income residents
Humane Society of Wayne County
www.wchs.org/ (315) 946-3389
Ontario County, low-income residents
Ontario County Humane Society
http://raims.com/animals/
(585) 396-4590
Livingston County, low-income residents
http://www.hslcny.org/
(585) 234-2828
SPAY & NEUTER ASSISTANCE
Monroe County, low-income residents
Spay/Neuter Incentive Program (SNIP) of Lollypop Farm
City of ROCHESTER, low-income residents
Rochester Animal Services
Low –Income Spay-Neuter (LISN) Program
http://www.cityofrochester.gov/rochesteranimalservices/
(585) 428-7274
Wayne County, low-income residents
Humane Society of Wayne County
www.wchs.org/ (315) 946-3389
Ontario County, low-income residents
Ontario County Humane Society
http://raims.com/animals/
(585) 396-4590
Livingston County, low-income residents
http://www.hslcny.org/
(585) 234-2828
Erie County has free Rabies clinics. You have to call to see when they are scheduled 716-875-7360.
Buffalo Small Animal Hospital participates in 2 different programs: SNIPS is a combo Spay/neuter & vaccination program (distemper/parvo/rabies),
Female dogs 6 mos or older costs $100
Female dogs under 6 mos. cost $75
Male dogs any age $75 Cats are @ $50
In order to qualify for this program, you must have some type of 'benefits" card, ie foodstamps, medicaid, medicare etc.
They also participate in Maddy's Fund for cats it includes spay/neuter & distemper/rabies vaccine for $50.
PetSmart, PetSaver do the low cost clnics too
Buffalo Small Animal Hospital participates in 2 different programs: SNIPS is a combo Spay/neuter & vaccination program (distemper/parvo/rabies),
Female dogs 6 mos or older costs $100
Female dogs under 6 mos. cost $75
Male dogs any age $75 Cats are @ $50
In order to qualify for this program, you must have some type of 'benefits" card, ie foodstamps, medicaid, medicare etc.
They also participate in Maddy's Fund for cats it includes spay/neuter & distemper/rabies vaccine for $50.
PetSmart, PetSaver do the low cost clnics too
Have a wonderful day!
"The kindness one does for an animal may not change the world... but it WILL change the world for that one animal."
What an adorable family! Bless them for helping the kitties!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea there were that many financial aid options for vet care. That's awesome.