There have been wonderful developments in veterinary medicine that enable pet owners to keep their pets healthy and happy. Unfortunately, such treatments or procedures can often be expensive, particularly in emergency situations. Here are some tips for you to follow in order to keep your veterinary costs less detrimental:
• Keep a pet savings account from which you can pull when disaster strikes
• Purchase pet health insurance, which come from a variety of companies with a wide range of plans
• Request to work out a payment plan with your veterinarian
• Contact your local shelter, veterinary school, or technician program and inquire what type of low-cost services they offer to the public
• Use your credit card or request a cash advance from work
• Seek fi nancial assistance from friends and family such as a cash loan
• If your dog is a specific breed, contact the National Club for that breed or local breed specific rescue organizations and ask if they are able to help with any major veterinary bills
• Seek the assistance from organizations that provide financial assistance to pets in need such as the following:
National:
IMOM Inc.: www.IMOM.org
Help-A-Pet: www.help-a-pet.org
The Pet Fund: www.thepetfund.com
Good Sam Fund: www.goodsamfund.org
United Animal Nations LifeLine Fund: www.uan.org
Angels for Animals: www.angels4animals.org
Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program: www.fveap.org
Feline Outreach: www.felineoutreach.org
Cats In Crisis: www.catsincrisis.org
The Perseus Foundation (cancer-specifi c): www.PerseusFoundation.org
Cody’s Club (radiation treatments): www.codysclub.bravehost.com
Diabetic Pets Fund: www.petdiabetes.net/fund
The Binky Foundation: www.binkyfoundation.org
Actors and Others for Animals:
North Hollywood: www.actorsandothers.com
Pet food, spay/neuter assistance, assistance for veterinary care
PAWS Los Angeles: www.pawsla.org
Assistance programs for senior, disabled, or ill pet owners.
Animal Health Foundation: www.animalhealthfoundation.net
Veterinary care assistance
Voice for the Animals Foundation: www.vftafoundation.org
Veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners
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