Animal Care Foundation of Minnesota - Animal Care Grant
Help paying a vet bill Paused
Connects low-income elderly (65+), blind or disabled pet owners (household income at or under 135% of federal poverty guidelines; one pet enrolled at a time; reapply each calendar year) with participating vet clinics that give pro bono care, and pays for some care beyond that; not for emergencies, and approval can take a month or more. New client applications are currently paused.
When we checked, this program said it was paused or not taking new applications. Check its page for reopening news, and see the other options below.
How to reach them
Serves: Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Dakota and Washington counties (Twin Cities metro)
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
Before you go
Programs like this usually have rules about income, location, the kind of care covered and how much they can pay. Many pay the veterinarian directly. Read the requirements before applying, and have your estimate and proof of income ready.
If cost is the barrier, Paying for Care compares grants, payment plans and fundraising, with a checklist of what to have ready.
More help in Minnesota
Other kinds of help nearby: Veterinary school hospitals (2) · Lower-cost vet care (2) · Spay and neuter (1) · Pet food (3) · End of life (1) · Find a vet (1)
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