RISPCA Marvin Fund (administered by Friends of Animals in Need)
Help paying a vet bill
Direct help paying for vet care for pet owners in need, at private practices and low-cost clinics, including the RISPCA Animal Health Center.
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 Rhode Island
Other help paying a vet bill options:
- RIVMA Companion Animal Foundation - Veterinary Care Voucher Program · Statewide
- Potter League for Animals - CARE Fund and Potter Pet Food Pantry · Newport County (pantry also at some food pantries statewide)
Other kinds of help nearby: Spay and neuter (2) · Pet food (2)
See all 7 programs in Rhode Island →
Work with RISPCA Marvin Fund (administered by Friends of Animals in Need)?
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Help My Pet is free for your organization and for the families you serve. You can share it with clients who need more help than you can give: our printable referral handout points them to vet-bill help, and families facing a large bill can raise money with a free fundraiser page.