CAN ANYONE TELL ME IF THERE ARE ANY SERVICES TO CARE FOR SICK CATS, i'VE BEEN LAID OFF MT CAT NEEDS HELP?

Question

ANGEL MEMORIAL AND MSPC IS LOOKING FOR 150.00 JUST TO BRING HIM IN

Answer 1

AAHA Helping Pets Fund
AAHA-accredited veterinary practice applies for a grant on behalf of the pet in need. For veterinary practices, assistance is limited to $700 per calendar year. Each pet and family is limited to $500 per calendar year. Owners must be able to document their financial hardship by being on food stamps, unemployment, SSI, Medicaid or TANF or similar, if in Canada. In certain situations, if the vet signs a letter stating the owner has financial hardship, the grant may also be approved. They will only pay for needed medical care for sick pets.
http://www.aahahelpingpets.org/root

Care Credit
CareCredit, offers no fee, interest free loan plans (for periods up to 36 months) with a low monthly payment for Veterinary Medicine. These plans can be very helpful and are much lower in costs than credit cards, bank loans, etc. They also offer loans for longer periods at a rate of 9.9% interest.
http://www.carecredit.com/

Cats In Crisis Nine Lives Emergency Fund
This organization offers $150-$200 for cats with illnesses not covered under their other funds to pay for vet bills, treatments, etc. to individuals who are unemployed, receiving government assistance, on Medicare/Medicaid or have other reasons for needing financial help.
http://www.catsincrisis.org/nineLivesFund.html

Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance
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.
http://www.fveap.org/

Help-A-Pet
A nonprofit organization which provides financial assistance for the medical care of pets whose owners are unable to afford the expense. If your income is less than $20,000 (individual) or $40,000 (family), you may qualify for up to $500.
http://www.help-a-pet.org/

In Memory of Magic (IMOM)
Helping people help pets. To better the lives of sick, injured and abused companion animals. Dedicated to insure that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged. Four different funds.
http://www.imom.org/

LifeLine/LifeLine Rescue by United Animal Nations
Aids companion animals in times of life-threatening emergencies when their caregivers, with low or no incomes, are unable to afford the entire cost of treatment
http://www.uan.org/lifeline/index.html

New Jersey Veterinary Foundation
The New Jersey Veterinary Foundation will introduce an animal welfare program called "Healing Hands for Needy Paws" to provide medical care to pets whose owners' salaries permit them to receive government assistance. Participating practices can receive up to $1,000 per year for the program. Under the fund, payments will be granted on a cost-only basis without compensation for veterinary labor or profit. To qualify for the program, the animal must be domestic, owned, sick, injured, or in need of emergency care. The owner will pay a one-time fee of $30 to the organization. Consult with your local veterinarian to see if they are participating.
http://www.njvma.org/public/foundation

New York Save
NY S.A.V.E, Inc., is a non-profit organization dedicated to the aid and assistance of low-income pet owners residing in one of the five boroughs of New York City, whose pet is in need of emergency veterinary care.
http://nysave.org/


PDSA (Great Britain and Northern Island)
The PDSA provides free veterinary care to anyone in the UK who is receiving financial help for housing from the Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit. You must live close to one of their practices and not all costs are covered. Read more at this link and either call or use their email enquiry form to receive more information.
http://www.pdsa.org.uk/pages/page01_3.cf

Pets Are Loving Support
Located in Sonoma, CA, and assisting people with AIDS, this not for profit arranges discounted veterinary services for its clients' animals, and provide an interest free loan and payment plan for clients with financial needs.
http://www.sonic.net/~pals/index.html mjmorrissey99

The Pet Fund
Provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need veterinary care. The "triage" system for deciding which cases to fund is based on the stated financial need of the animal owner, the opinion of the treating veterinarian as to the medical necessity and urgency of the treatment needed, and the demonstrated capability of the animal owners to be responsible for their animals. Owners need to complete an application and funding agreement and provide proof of income. Vets will have to sign a waiver and provide an estimate of treatment costs. They advise you to call first [phone]. Grants are capped at $500.
http://www.thepetfund.com/default.htm

Answer 2

Also check with local vet. Sometimes they will have a fund set up to help people in your situation. Who is your regular veterinarian? If you have a good relationship with local vet they are more inclined to help vs. someone walking in off street with sick cat that they only see once in a lifetime (Such as the larger hospitals you mentioned.)

One other thing to add... Not to be mean... It is the responsibiility of OWNER to pay for sick pet. Not the veterinarian helping. I don't know where people get a sense of entitlement, not saying you... Just some folks in general

Sorry... Been there, done that, been burned too many times...

I hope you can find the help that you need, for your cat's sake.

If you could be more specific with your concerns, I could help with generalizations although without an examination, no vet can help over the phone, online, etc.

Answer 3

Hi, I am a cat lover myself. I am sorry for your stress right now.
This is the only info I can find right now. Maybe you can ask them and they can give you an at home solution. So you do not have to pay anything.

www.free-online-veterinarian-
advice.com

Hope it works.

Answer 4

Services for sick animals are referred to as Veterinarians, otherwise known as a Vet.

Answer 5

I would contact the local animal shelter or ASPCA. Explain your situation and the may have some options for you. The do employ vets and may be able to get you a voucher for low cost exams. Also they tend to have vet students (think interns and residents) who may be able to help as part of their curriculum

Answer 6

Hello, it's called the Veterinarian or you could try google searching online Veterinarians to get the help you need. Explain the problem to them and see what guidance they offer you. What is your cats problem?

Answer 7

depends on where your live. if there one where you are try THE CATS PROTECITION LEAUG.
or ask at your local vet.
also some vets will do a payment plan where you pay a small bit each mounth if you can manage that. if not try your local huname socitey.

Answer 8

SORRY YOU HAVE BEEN LAID OFF BUT SURELY YOU HAVE SOME SAVINGS TO TAKE YOU CAT TO THE VET. OR SEE IF YOU CAN MAKE PAYMENTS. NO MATTER WHAT, YOU DON'T LET THE CAT SUFFER!!

Answer 9

Go to www.wolfcreekranch.net

They can help you there and offer home remedies things you can make at home to help boost your cats immune system. Really simple things like yogurt, acidophilus and others..

Best wishes to you and your pet

Answer 10

Are their any local vet schools around you? Sometimes they might help you.

Answer 11

Did you try the SPCA?