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If you are thinking of surrendering your Golden because of financial issues please take the time to see if one of the following resources can assist you.
In Memory of Magic (IMOM) is dedicated to insuring that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged.
http://www.imom.org/
IMOM, Inc
PO Box 282
Cheltenham, MD 20623
Telephone: (866) 230-2164 Fax: (301) 599-1852
United Animal Nations established the LifeLine fund in 1997 to aid 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://uan.org/lifeline/index.html
United Animal Nations
P.O. Box 188890
Sacramento, California 95818
Telephone: (916) 429-2457 Fax: (916) 429-2456
Help-A-Pet is a nonprofit organization which provides financial assistance for the medical care of pets whose guardians are unable to afford the expense
http://www.help-a-pet.org/home.html
Help-A-Pet
P. O. Box 244
Hinsdale, Illinois 60521
Telephone: (630) 986-9504 Fax: (630) 986-9141
The Pet Fund was founded in 2003 because there was at that time no national nonprofit dedicated to funding veterinary care for those who could not afford it. 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.
http://www.thepetfund.com/
The Pet Fund
1510 19th St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
info@thepetfund.com
Telephone: (916) 443-6007
Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Programs provides financial assistance for emergency medical care for cats.
http://www.fveap.org/sys-tmpl/door/
FVEAP
1641 Elizabeth Lane
Yuba City, CA 95993
Fax: 888-301-4264
AREA-SPECIFIC:
California
Los Angeles area
Actors and Others for Animals is a Southern California community-based organization serving the greater Los Angeles area. Among other services, the organization provides financial assistance for emergency medical procedures for those of limited income.
http://www.actorsandothers.com/emergencyhelp.html
Sue Freeman's Guide to Rescue Cats website contains a list of pet financial-assistance resources in Los Angeles and the surrounding area.
http://rescueguide.com/aid.html
Redwood City area
Pets In Need provides assistance to low-income individuals for veterinary care, including spaying and neutering for their dogs and cats, on a funds available basis. Also assists senior citizens with veterinary care. Regular clinics are held at Senior Centers throughout the area. Senior citizens can bring their companion pets for an examination by a veterinarian and vaccinations for only ten dollars. Low-income seniors can also obtain assistance for other more comprehensive veterinary care through the Crockett Memorial Fund.
http://www.petsinneed.org/Services.html
BAY CITIES AREA
Nike Animal Rescue Foundation (NARF) is fortunate to have many hospitals and clinics who offer reduced rates and/or the ability for you to pay your veterinary bills on a monthly basis.
http://www.narfrescue.org/services/veterinary_support.htm
Colorado
Dreampower Animal Rescue's Forever Home program provides assistance to pet guardians in need of assistance.
http://www.dreampower-arf.com/ffriends.cfm
Harrison Memorial Animal Hospital offers veterinary services to individuals, over 60 rescue and shelter groups, and to non-profit organizations that are in need of veterinary care for service animals or therapy animals. Our team of seven staff veterinarians and our pool of referral surgeons allow us to care for critically injured animals as well as routine procedures.
http://www.hmah.org/pageinpage/whatwedo.cfm
Massachusetts
The Nantucket MSPCA offers a number of subsidy programs that provide financial assistance to pet guardians.
http://www.mspca.org/site/pp.asp?c==gtIUK4OSG&b=7232
New York
NY SAVE, Inc., serves the pets of New York City residents living in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island by providing funds to low-income pet guardians whose pets need emergency veterinary care.
http://www.nysave.org/
North Carolina
http://www.ashleyfund.org/
Ohio
If you have a G.R.I.N dog and need financial assistance, please click on the following link: Tara Marie Fund.
Give Pets a Chance
http://www.givepetsachance.org/
PO Box 732
Wooster OH 44691
330-201-1757
The Jake Brady Memorial Fund is dedicated to providing finacial support to companion animals in need for the prevention and/or treatment of major health ailments. Our goal is to provide for quality care relating to these ailments, with a focus on major occurences. Ensuring the ability to receive quality treatment and provide for the well being of companion animals will always be our primary objective.
To often, a special family pet's life is cut short because of the financial obligation required to provide them with the comfort and quality of life they need. Surgical procedures, emergency treatment, preventive therapy, room and board, medications, and other procedures can amount to more than many are able to afford. With our help, their story doesn't have to end this way. We provide the funding necessary to ensure a healthy and prolonged life for companion animals, giving them the comfort and care they deserve.
Phone: 440-937-4000
http://www.myjakebrady.com/
Oregon
http://www.bearenfoundation.org/
Rhode Island
Volunteer Services For Animals (VSA) is an organization of volunteers dedicated to animal well-being and the promotion of the human-animal bond through programs of education, advocacy, and assistance. VSA provides financial assistance to pet guardians for veterinary care.
http://www.volunteerservicesforanimals.org/
The website of the Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association has a list of agencies that offer financial assistance to pet guardians in need.
http://www.rivma.org/financialaid.html
Washington
The Good Samaritan Fund at Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine is used exclusively to treat guardianless or special needs animals that, ideally but not exclusively, also present a teaching opportunity for the veterinary students.
http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/depts-prd/gsf.asp
Utah
Pet Samaritan Fund provides financial assistance to individuals unable to afford medical care for their pet(s).
http://www.petsamaritan.org/Medical/index.htm
BREED-SPECIFIC:
If you have a specific breed of dog, contact the national club for that breed. In some cases, these clubs offer a veterinary financial assistance fund. Here are a few websites for groups that provide financial assistance for specific breeds:
Bernese Mountain Dog
http://behaf.com/index.html
Corgi
http://www.corgiaid.org/
Doberman (special needs)
http://www.doberman911.org/
Great Pyrenees
http://www.angelfire.com/bc2/pyramedic/summary.html
Labrador Retriever
http://www.labmed.org/
Labrador Retriever
http://www.labradorlifeline.org/
Pit Bull/Staffordshire Terrier
http://www.pbrc.net/fund/financial.html
Westies
http://www.westiemed.com/
DISEASE-SPECIFIC:
Diabetes
IMOM Diabetic Pet Fund
http://www.imom.org/
http://www.imom.org/diabetic-pets
Diabetic Pet Fund:
http://www.petdiabetes.net/fund/
Special Needs cats
Cats in Crisis:
http://www.catsincrisis.org/crisisFund.html
Blind Dogs
IMOM Blind Dogs Fund:
http://www.imom.org/
http://www.imom.org/funds.bd.htm
Chronic Renal Failure (CRF)
IMOM Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) Kitties Fund
http://www.imom.org/funds/crf.htm
Cats in Crisis Mesa Fund
http://www.catsincrisis.org/mesaFund.html
Cats - Heart and Thyroid
Cats in Crisis Stripes Fund
http://www.catsincrisis.org/stripesFund.html
Cats ¬ Neurological conditions and mobility impairments
Cats in Crisis Gillie Fund
http://www.catsincrisis.org/gillieFund.html
ASSISTANCE DOGS:
Assistance Dog Partners
http://www.iaadp.org/VCP.html
FUNDING FOR ORGANIZATIONS (Specific animals needing veterinary care):
http://www.catsincrisis.org/
http://www.imom.org/
Please Note: G.R.I.N. makes no guarantee that the above information is accurate. This information is supplied for resources only and it is up to you to investigate if they can help you with any financial assistance.
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