Humane Society of Washington County - H.E.L.P. (Humane Emergency Link-Up Program) and Pet Food Bank
Help paying a vet bill
Helps Washington County residents in documented financial hardship (unemployment, foreclosure, bankruptcy, workers' comp) keep their pets, with up to $100 toward emergency vet costs, temporary boarding or pet deposits, subject to funding; HSWC also runs a free temporary pet food and litter bank every other Tuesday, 11am-6pm, for county residents with ID.
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.
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