2006-09-23 13:17:33 · 15 answers · asked by vflash333 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
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
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 (916) 443-6007. Grants are capped at $500.
http://www.thepetfund.com/default.htm
2006-09-23 13:41:04 · answer #1 · answered by Mick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you know your cat needs surgery you must have seen a vet. Didn't you ask, like the many good suggestons, here about making payments for the cat's immediate need?
There are some organisations who might help you and you have to make application and qualify for them to reinburse you:
Farley Foundation. Low-income owners on social security and or disability.
IMOM.org In Memory of Magic. I do not know what there qualifications are. An entirely volunteer organisation dedicated to helping provide medical treatment to cats.
I hate to be a scold and I do feel that anyone who has "outdoor" cats must have some plan to cover this kind of an emergency.
I am so sorry your cat is suffering as you must be too to know you are not able to help her.
2006-09-23 20:51:10 · answer #2 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We just paid $1,000 for my cat because she had a breech pregnancy. It was a hard decision to spend that much money on a cat, but we knew it was the right decision. The Vet did have Care Credit, which is what we took advantage of. You can pay off the bill over time. Also, it never hurts to ask the vet if anything can be done about the bill. Sometimes just asking helps, our vet took off $200 after the surgery was over. Good Luck.
2006-09-23 20:31:15 · answer #3 · answered by msmit106 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your pet was hit by a car today why isn't it at the vet now. If my animal was hit, I would take it to the vet and worry about how I was going to pay for it later. There are small loan companies who will lend you from $100.00-$1000.00 and then you have monthly payments. Or call your parents for a loan. If you can't afford anything, just put the pet to sleep instead of it suffering in pain....
2006-09-23 20:24:59 · answer #4 · answered by mysticmoonprincess01 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Awwww:( I am sorry to hear about your cat. Vets go into that field because they love animals and would much rather save the animal if possible. I'd bet you could make payment arrangements with the vet... Good luck to you and lots of love to Twitterpat.
2006-09-23 20:27:13 · answer #5 · answered by Kikka 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
On behalf of Twitterpat, I send you a thousand cranes, the symbol of true love in Japan for you and your family's beautiful loving heart to help him get back on the mend as quickly as possible! I was moved to tears by all the previous supportive and informative answers and links for you to get started. My kitten was hit head on by a large car going 45mph and needed his pelvis repaired, a new hip and socket built, a steel plate for his femur, skin graphs and I am handicapped and was homeless at the time. But my mother saved Socks by putting almost half of the large bill on her Visa card and I made small payments until it got paid. Twitterpat is in good hands. God bless you and all the wonderful answerers who responded! :)
2006-09-23 22:22:12 · answer #6 · answered by HisChamp1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to hear about your cat. See if the vet will let you make payments or put it on credit. They do have insurance now for pets. You should look into that for the future.
2006-09-23 20:21:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I bet if you talked to the vet, he/she would be happy to allow you to pay it off a little at a time, within reason. As long as you are keeping your word and paying what you said you would when you, I bet you won't have any trouble at all. I imagine they come across people all the time who love their animals but don't have the immediate funds for such a major vet bill.
Ask. I'd be willing to be they'll help.
Good luck to you and your little one.
2006-09-23 20:24:45 · answer #8 · answered by class act 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1) See if you can work for the vet in exchange for the surgery, or if he will take payments. 2) Or get a job after school to repay your parents or relatives for helping pay for this. Perhaps they will let you borrow the money and repay them later. 3) Mow yards, get a paper route, run errands for money, bag groceries; do anything to keep you kitty alive and well.
In the future, please keep Twitterpat indoors. And safe!
2006-09-23 20:28:56 · answer #9 · answered by Rhonda 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ohhhhhhhhhh, man. That's tough. Poor baby. Everyone who said humane society is on the money - they will help - and it's even more likely if they know you! If your vet is familiar with your baby, as in, you've kept up his shots, and showed signs of responsibility, he'll probably help by letting you pay it out. Good luck.
2006-09-23 20:29:55 · answer #10 · answered by Baby'sMom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe do some fund raising to try to raise the money for your pets surgery.and sorry to hear that happened to your cat.
2006-09-23 20:39:48 · answer #11 · answered by Sam Winchester 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋