USA Resources for medical/ Veterinary Assistance

Paws 4 A Cure — Provides financial assistance across the U.S. for dogs and cats when owners can’t afford vet care. Paws 4 A Cure+1
Website: paws4acure.org

1. RedRover (Relief Program) — Offers grants to low-income individuals whose pets need urgent or emergency veterinary care. Healthy Canines+1
   Website: redrover.org

2. The Pet Fund — Helps pet owners cover non-basic, non-emergency veterinary care costs (e.g. treatments for chronic conditions) when finances are limited. Ruff Start Rescue+1
   Website: thepetfund.com

3. Brown Dog Foundation — Provides financial aid to pet owners in temporary financial crisis for treatable but serious pet health issues. KARMA rescue+1
   Website: browndogfoundation.org

4. Frankie’s Friends — Grants to owners needing lifesaving or emergency/specialty care for their pets when they cannot afford full vet costs. Ruff Start Rescue+1
   Website: frankiesfriends.com

5. Ruff Start Rescue — Offers info and links to multiple financial assistance programs for pet owners who need help covering veterinary costs. Ruff Start Rescue
   Website: ruffstartrescue.org

6. FreeVetUSA — A directory of free and low-cost veterinary clinics across the U.S.; helpful for finding subsidized care or clinics near you. Free Vet Usa
   Website: freevetusa.org

7. Best Friends Animal Society — Financial Assistance & Pet Care Resources — Provides a curated list of nonprofit clinics, spay/neuter programs, and emergency assistance options. Best Friends Animal Society+1
   Website: bestfriends.org

8. CareCredit — A financing option many veterinary clinics accept; can help spread vet care costs over time if immediate full payment isn’t possible. Ruff Start Rescue+1
   Website: carecredit.com

9. Help‑A‑Pet — One of several smaller nonprofits listed among national resources for financial aid for vet care. Need Help Paying Bills+1
   Website: help-a-pet.org

   Colorado specific:

Humane Colorado — Provides subsidized and affordable veterinary care in the Denver Metro area through its community veterinary hospital at CSU Spur. Services include wellness clinics, vaccinations, spay/neuter programs, and urgent care for owned pets. Humane Colorado+2Humane Colorado+2
Website: humanecolorado.org

1. Pet Care Coalition (Aurora) — Nonprofit veterinary hospital offering discounted care for low-income pet owners. Services often include wellness visits, vaccinations, spay/neuter, and other routine care at reduced rates. Free Vet Usa
   Website: petcareco.org

2. Spay Colorado — Statewide nonprofit focusing on affordable spay/neuter services for cats and certain dogs in underserved/low-income communities. Their online directory can also help find low-cost clinics around Colorado. spaycolorado.org
   Website: spaycolorado.org

3. Colorado Animal Rescue (C.A.R.E. Medical Program) — Offers lower-cost services for owned pets including vaccinations, microchipping, basic care and sometimes helps connect with grants/funding for more serious veterinary needs. Colorado Animal Rescue
   Website: coloradoanimalrescue.org

4. Harley’s Hope Foundation — Provides financial assistance to Colorado residents for major or emergency veterinary care, especially for life-threatening or serious animal illness. Harley's Hope Foundation+1
   Website: harleys-hopefoundation.org

5. Bow Wow Buddies Foundation — A nonprofit that helps pet owners with urgent or major veterinary bills, including in Colorado (often referenced by local shelters / societies). rhhumanesociety.org+1
   Website: bowwowbuddiesfoundation.org