We urge you to seek medical attention immediately if your animal needs emergency care.
Your pet's health is important.
Our pets are part of the family and when they’re sick we try our best to care for them and give them everything they need. Sometimes veterinary bills can be overwhelming and assistance is needed. For that reason, we have compiled resources below to help you care for your ailing pet.
What do I do if I can't afford emergency medical care for my pet?
Vet assistance for cats
If you have a feline friend who needs vet assistance contact Asheville Cat Weirdos.
CareCredit
Veterinary and pet financing programs.
Scratch Pay
Simple, friendly payment plans with no surprises.
Veterinary Assistance Programs
- Breed-Specific Veterinary Care Assistance Programs:
- CorgiAid
- Special Needs Dobermans
- Labmed
- Labrador Lifeline
- Westimed (West Highland White Terriers)
- Pyramedic Trust (Great Pyrenees)
- Veterinary Care Assistance for Working/Service Dogs
- Helping Harley Cancer Treatment Grant
- Financial Guide in Planning for Pet Expenses
- Money Geek (Expenses guide, money saving tips, pet insurance information)
- Non Breed-Specific Veterinary Care Assistance Programs:
- The Big Hearts Fund (Raises funds and awareness for pets diagnosed with heart disease)
- Brown Dog Foundation (Financial assistance for medical care)
- Care Credit (Credit card company for veterinary care) or 1-800-677-0718
- Canine Cancer Awareness (Information on veterinary care for dogs with cancer)
- Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance (Financial assistance for vaccine-associated sarcoma only)
- Frankie’s Friends (Financial assistance for pets with cancer and other diseases) or call 1-866-465-PETS
- Handicapped Pets (Support for owners of elderly, disabled, and special needs pets) or call 1-888-811-7387
- The Magic Bullet Fund (Financial assistance for dogs with cancer) or call 1-914-941-0159
- The Mosby Foundation (Financial assistance for critically ill or injured dog)
- The Onyx & Breezy Foundation (Funding and support for various animal-related needs)
- Paws 4 A Cure (Financial assistance for dog and cat owners)
- The Pet Fund (Financial assistance for urgent vet care) or call 1-916-443-6007
- Red Rover (Offers resources and supports for emergency situations)
- Shakespeare Animal Fund (Pet assistance for people in need)