If you have a pet there may come a time when you will need
to pay for veterinary medical bills, which, depending on the medical emergency
or condition, can be astronomical. Pet insurance can certainly help cover some
of the costs, if you have it. But there are times when a pet's medical
emergency or illness will exceed your resources. In cases such as these, pet
owners may face an agonizing choice.
With this in mind, here are some financial resources and
options you can look to for help.
RedRover.org
The RedRover Relief program provides financial and
emotional support to Good Samaritans, animal rescuers and pet owners to help
them care for animals in life-threatening situations and resources to help
victims of domestic violence escape abusive environments with their pets. They
also have a program that helps with disaster relief, criminal seizures and
hoarding cases.
The Pet Fund
The Pet Fund is a registered 501(c) 3 nonprofit association
that provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need
veterinary care.
The AAHA Foundation
The benevolent arm of the American Animal Hospital
Association (AAHA), the AAHA Foundation offers the AAHA Helping Pets Fund which
works with AAHA-accredited veterinary practices to identify pets in need.
Accredited practices may then apply for assistance from the Fund for emergency
and non-elective treatment of abandoned pets and pets whose owners are facing
financial hardship.
To read more on this story, click here: Resources To Turn To If You Are Having Trouble Affording Veterinary Care For Your Dog
