www.animalwelfaresociety.org - The Animal Welfare Society

Check Animal Refuge League events page for list of low-cost microchip clinics
Vaccinations, basic care, heartworm and Lyme testing, flea and tick products,and de-worming

More resources at: http://www.srdogs.com/Pages/needhomes.other.resources.html

Reduced & Subsidized Veterinary Fees:

The American Animal Hospital Association: The AAHA offers a program among its member animal hospitals that helps to pay for veterinary expenses. Ask your veterinarian if they are part of this program.

Veterinary Financial Aid & Resources for Cats:

Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Fund, Fax 888-301-4264; http://www.fveap.org

Animal Welfare Association, Phone: (888) 616-9663

Help-A-Pet, Phone: (630) 986-9504; http://www.help-a-pet.org

IMOM, http://www.imom.org

United Animal Nations, Phone: (916) 429-2457; http://www.uan.org

Care Credit, Credit payment plan for veterinary and personal health care costs; (800) 839-9078; http://www.carecredit.com

Cats in Crisis, Inc., providing financial assistance to help with diagnosing, treating and maintaining cats with special medical needs”, P.O. Box 225, Lititz, PA 17543; http://www.catsincrisis.org

AAHA Helping Pets Fund, (866) 443-5738; http://www.aahahelpingpets.org

Angels4Animals, (916) 443-6007; http://www.angels4animals.org

Financial Assistance for Pet Owners:

The Pet Fund, http://www.thepetfund.com

Tender Touch Veterinary Hospital, 207.839.7456 PRECIOUS PITS We offer special pricing for neutering/spaying Pitbull and Pitbull mixes the second Thursday of every month. The Price is $110 for neuters and $150 for spays. Includes 1st DA2PP-C and Rabies. There is a $50 non-refundable deposit for all Precious Pits spays and neuters, due at the time of scheduling. Limited availability.

GROOVY TUESDAYS Cat spays and neuters are discounted every Tuesday, bring this coupon to get your discount! There is a $25 non-refundable deposit on all Groovy Tuesday appointments. This is due at the time of scheduling.

Help with Emergency Veterinary Care:

THE PET FUND: Provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need urgent veterinary care. The Pet Fund also provides information about preventative care, pet insurance programs, and financial services that will ensure that pet owners are able to develop financial resources on their own and thus avoid future emergencies through care and planning. Tel: (916) 443-6007. http://www.thepetfund.com

HELP-A-PET: Provides financial assistance for the medical care of pets whose owners are unable to afford the expense. Focus on serving the elderly, the disabled, and the working poor. Tel: (630) 986-9504. http://www.help-a-pet.org

FELINE VETERINARY EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Provides assistance to cat/kitten guardians who are unable to afford veterinary services to save their companions when life-threatening illness/injury strikes. Focus on seniors, people w/ disabilities, people who have lost their job, Good Samaritans who rescue a cat or kitten. http://www.fveap.org

STARFLEET CANINE AID FOUNDATION: SCAF was created to provide financial aid to owners or rescue organizations that could not otherwise afford medical treatment for the curable disease or recoverable accident of a canine companion. http://www.canineaid.org

IMOM: Dedicated to better the lives of sick, injured and abused companion animals and to insure that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged. Allows owners to fundraise for their pets’ care via their website. Also has limited funds for emergencies, blind dogs, diabetic pets, and those with chronic renal failure. http://www.imom.org

Education is the Key!

The following are some informational links to help you educate yourself about animal welfare and medical issues. We firmly believe in life-long education and hope these links provide helpful information beyond what we are able to provide. Please keep in mind that the Animal Welfare Society does not necessarily endorse any of the organizations, methods or information contained on these websites:

General Information:

The Humane Society of the United States

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

The National Federation of Humane Societies

The House Rabbit Society

HSUS - Ferret Care

Animal Sheltering Magazine Articles

ASPCA - Adoption Tips

ASPCA - The Right Pet for You

HSUS Pet Care Articles

ASPCA Small Animal Care

Senior Dog Rescue - Adopting a Senior Dog