What are Pet Support Services?
Pet owners can access pet support services, including housing, medical and behavioral support, as well as food and supplies, to help keep the human-animal family together. Pet support services provide help for caregivers facing hardships with the goal of keeping families together, even in tough times. Support may include, but is not limited to: telephone response and advice, medical support for owned pets, food and supplies, fence building and pet shelter provision, behavior support, vaccines and microchips, free and low-cost spay and neuter, crisis and emergency boarding, owned pet fostering, and pet deposits and advocacy for apartment dwellers.
What problem does Pet Support solve?
Some of the most common reasons animals are surrendered to shelters include issues with housing, lack of access to affordable veterinary care, and the need for behavioral support. Other reasons include financial strain making it difficult to access pet food and supplies, fencing demands, and a variety of human-related factors such as allergies, divorce, and illness. By providing as many resources and services as possible, animal welfare organizations can work toward reducing the barriers to keeping pets and people together.
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If you know of an Animal Support Service/Program not currently listed, or are an Animal Welfare Organization that provides an assistance program pertaining to keeping pets and their people together please Contact Us or email OC Shelter Pets at info@ocshelterpets.com.
Safe Haven For Pets
by H.E.A.R.T.
Homeless Assistance | Shelter & Boarding | Spay / Neuter | Temporary Foster Care | Veterinary Care |Description: HEART’s “SAFE HAVEN FOR PETS & PACKS PROGRAM” is exclusively offered to homeless pet owners in Orange County, California, who meet certain criteria. We thank PetSmart Charities and the Mary Jo & Hank Greenberg Animal Welfare Foundation for their contributions in making this program a huge success. The purpose of this program is to keep pets and their owners united, safe, and healthy during their transition from homelessness to being housed and to assist pet owners in keeping their pets with them while in... Full Details >>
Availability Hours:
Sunday: CLOSEDMonday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Friday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Saturday: CLOSED
Animal Rescue Fund
by Orange County Animal Allies
Financial Assistance | Veterinary Care |Description: Our ARF (Animal Rescue Fund) has limited funds available to help low-income pet owners with vet bill. Please see our Emergency Vet Care assistance page for more information or to see if you may qualify for medical financial assistance. You will need to secure several contributions from additional organizations. Please know that each organization has its own application process. Many require financial documents to verify financial hardship. Most assistance groups do not reimburse you or make a pledge if the veterinary care has already been... Full Details >>
Availability Hours:
Sunday: CLOSEDMonday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Friday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Saturday: CLOSED
Assistance Dog Allowance Program
by California Department of Social Services
Disabled Assistance | Financial Assistance |Description: Who is it for? The Assistance Dog Special Allowance (ADSA) program provides a monthly payment of $50 to eligible persons who use a guide, signal, or service dog to help them with their disability-related needs. The allowance is to help pay the costs of food, grooming, and health care for the dog. Factsheet, (Large Print), Factsheet – Spanish How to Apply: If you are a resident of California, receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI),State Supplementary Payment (SSP), In-Home Support Services (IHSS), or Cash Assistance Program for... Full Details >>
Availability Hours:
Sunday: CLOSEDMonday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Friday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Saturday: CLOSED
Emergency Animal Relief Fund
by Humane Society of the United States
Shelter & Boarding |Description: The Emergency Animal Relief Fund is a continuing, dedicated fund that enables the Humane Society of the United States to help animals impacted by natural disasters or otherwise in need of urgent rescue. The fund, previously called the Emergency Animal Rescue Fund, supports our rescue and relief efforts for past, present and future emergencies such as hurricanes, floods, wildfires, earthquakes, animal fighting cases, large-scale cruelty situations and puppy mills. Emergency preparation and response-related activities that donations support... Full Details >>
Availability Hours:
Sunday: CLOSEDMonday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Friday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Saturday: CLOSED
Helping Friends Veterinary Support
by Voice For the Animals Foundation
Disabled Assistance | Financial Assistance | Homeless Assistance | Veteran Assistance | Veterinary Care |Description: The Helping Friends program gives seniors, people with disabilities, terminal illnesses, and individuals on fixed incomes in Southern California the extra support they need to care for their animals, who often are their only companions. Our deepest appreciation goes to the individual donors whose generous support makes this program possible. If you need assistance from the Helping Friends program, call our Hotline at 310-392-5153 or email us at info@vftafoundation.org Voice For The Animals Foundation is devoted to creating respect and empathy... Full Details >>
Availability Hours:
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PSTMonday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Friday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Veterinary Financial Support
by The Ozzy Foundation
Financial Assistance | Veterinary Care |Description: Health care decisions for your pet should be based on quality of life, not finances. The Ozzy Foundation was formed with this belief in mind, to help pet guardians with the financial costs of veterinarian bills and provide a supportive place for those caring for a chronically-ill pet. In November 2006, our cat, Ozzy, who was 4½ years old at the time, was diagnosed with kidney failure. We discovered that he was most likely born with abnormally-shaped kidneys, affecting their ability to properly function. After a weekend at the vet ICU,... Full Details >>
Availability Hours:
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PSTMonday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Friday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Pet Aid Financial Support
by Animal Assistance League of Orange County
Disabled Assistance | Financial Assistance | Food & Supplies | Homeless Assistance | Senior Assistance | Veteran Assistance | Veterinary Care |Description: This program provides financial donations (when available) to low-income, elderly and disabled pet owners who need help with transportation, emergency and routine veterinary care, as well as pet food supplies for those suffering financial hardships. AALOC receives calls regularly from pet owners who plead for pet food to feed their pets who have not eaten in several days, from pet owners who are now having to live in their cars with their pets, and those who have found themselves suddenly unemployed and not able to make ends meet. A bag of... Full Details >>
Availability Hours:
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PSTMonday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Friday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Take 5 Veterinary Financing
by Scratchpay
Financial Assistance | Veterinary Care |Description: Take 5 lets you break up your bill into 5 easy payments. Your first payment will be today, and the other 4 payments will be due every 2 weeks after that. No interest. No hard credit check. No worries, period. All payment plans and loans are subject to approval and, with respect to the loan, the rate for which individual borrowers qualify may vary based on individual credit history and other factors. Scratchpay isn’t a credit card. Finding your plan option will NOT affect your credit score. Highest Approvals We approve more patients with... Full Details >>
Availability Hours:
Sunday: ClosedMonday: 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM PST
Tuesday: 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM PST
Wednesday: 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM PST
Thursday: 9:00: 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM PST
Friday: 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM PST
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM PST
Financial Aid for Dog Owners
by Mosby Foundation
Financial Assistance | Veterinary Care |Description: The Mosby Foundation provides financial assistance to dog owners in need nationwide. Services provided: – Financial assistance The Mosby Foundation DOES NOT provide assistance for: – Diagnostics, testing, CT scans or X-rays – General and/or routine veterinary care – Treatment that has already been performed The Mosby Foundation would very much like to help all that apply for financial assistance however, this is simply not possible. The program is overwhelmed with applications and has limited funding making it... Full Details >>
Availability Hours:
Sunday: ClosedMonday: 5:00 AM - 2:00 PM PST
Tuesday: 5:00 AM - 2:00 PM PST
Wednesday: 5:00 AM - 2:00 PM PST
Thursday: 5:00 AM - 2:00 PM PST
Friday: 5:00 AM - 2:00 PM PST
Saturday: Closed
Financial Assistance for Veterinary Care
by The Pet Fund
Financial Assistance | Veterinary Care |Description: The Pet Fund provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals in the United States who need non-basic, non-urgent veterinary care. This includes care needed for medical needs such as cancer treatment, heart disease, chronic conditions, endocrine diseases, eye diseases, etc. This program provides: – Financial aid for non-basic, non-urgent veterinary care Eligible pet owners can apply for a one-time grant for already-adopted animals whose medical needs match our care category and wait list time. Please note, no contributions... Full Details >>
Availability Hours:
Sunday: ClosedMonday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Saturday: Closed
