Cruelty Free International works to end animal experiments worldwide by investigating and exposing the reality of life for animals in laboratories. Supported by extensive documentation of the cruelty and waste of vivisection, NAVS works to increase public awareness about animal experimentation, to promote positive solutions that advance humane science, to support the development of alternatives to the use of animals, and in cooperation with like-minded individuals and groups, to effect changes which help to end the unnecessary suffering of animals. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) seeks to end the cruelest practices toward all animals, care for animals in crisis, build a stronger animal protection movement, and increase their capacity to drive global change. The average return for charities in the report was 39.5%. HSUS actually incurred a net loss of $5,358 (−0.32%) in 2007. Those figures in 2006 and 2005 numbers were more positive, with 7.27% and 19.99% of contributions going to HSUS. A mandatory review of the COPPA regulations were conducted in 2005 (resulting with no changes to the original guidelines), found that there were no adverse effects to the online landscape. There may be additional resources not listed here available in your state! All are valuable resources for pet parents who may be facing financial hardship but have committed to providing the very best life-long home for their pet.



These organizations understand that the very best place for a pet is with the family that loves them. First, make sure you have Pet Insurance. Pet insurance minimizes the overall cost of veterinary expenses in case of a pet emergency. Harley’s Hope: services for low-income pet owners, service animals, seniors, and pets living in short-term foster care. The veterinarians and veterinary techs at Texas Coalition for Animal Protection are local pets’ allies, dedicated to providing low-cost preventative veterinary care to pets in North Texas. Today, HSUS operates five animal sanctuaries in the states of California, Florida Massachusetts, Oregon, and Texas. Texas Coalition for Animal Protection has adjusted procedures to combat COVID-19 and keep clients and staff safe. TCAP’s compassionate veterinary team makes it easy to keep pets healthy by providing affordable, preventative care in multiple locations through Dallas-Fort Worth. Because our pets are a life-long commitment, it’s not unheard of for a dog or cat mom or dad to face financial hardship at some point in the life of their fur-children. Lucy the Rescue Dog Inc.: Financial assistance for veterinary emergencies for cats and dogs.



The following list of organizations offer resources and assistance to dog and cat owners looking for help with vet bills or pet food. Below is a list of national and state-specific organizations that assist pet parents in need of financial assistance. Please remember, this is only a list of known available resources. Their efforts are focused on eliminating cosmetics testing on animals through the Be Cruelty-Free campaign, ending the use of dogs in experimentation, expanding the development, acceptance, and use of non-animal test methods, and ensuring the retirement of chimpanzees from laboratories to sanctuaries. Founded as the New England Anti-Vivisection Society (NEAVS) in 1895, Rise for Animals has seen major victories including ending the use of chimpanzees in U.S. Founded in 1991, Humane Society International (HSI) seeks to expand the HSUS's activities into Central and South America, Africa, and Asia. It is charged with regulating and facilitating international trade, collecting import duties, and enforcing U.S. Animal control agencies fulfill a public health and welfare function and were introduced to protect people from animals, while animal protection shelters were created to care for homeless animals.



Some provide help paying veterinary bills, some help with food, some offer free or low-cost spay and neuters, while others assist pets that meet specific requirements. Receive pet food assistance for spayed and neutered family pets residing in the home. Unfortunately, in many cases of financial hardship, it’s the family pet that suffers. With services that cover neutering, spaying, dental hygiene, and vaccinations, they promote fur-covered family members’ good health and wellbeing. Rise for Animals is on a mission to end animal experimentation for good. With the support of animal lovers everywhere, Rise for Animals saves animals from torture in laboratories and advocates for more humane, effective, and human-relevant research alternatives. You will need to research each organization separately to determine if you qualify for assistance. HSUS is working tirelessly to decrease and eventually end the use of animals in harmful research and testing. People have assumed that intelligence is linked to the ability to suffer and that because animals have smaller brains they suffer less than humans. Land of Pure Gold Foundation: financial aid for Working Dogs (Assistance, Detection, Search & Rescue, Enforcement, Military and Animal-Assisted Therapy Dogs) who have been diagnosed with cancer.