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Financial Assistance for Dogs Needing Surgery
Cranial cruciate repair surgery is an expensive proposition for all dog owners. Regardless of the procedure chosen - TPLO, TTA, or traditional extracapsular repair - dog owners can expect to spend anywhere from $1000 to above $5000 to have their pet’s knee repair performed by a licensed veterinarian. While there are not an abundance of financial assistance options for owners needing to push ahead with CCL surgery for their dog, there are a few organizations and financing companies that understand the type of burden CCL repair surgery can put on a budget and are willing to offer their help. Below are short descriptions and links to the companies I know about they may be able to offer assistance, if anyone else knows of other sites/groups please post a comment so I may add it to the list.
Care Credit - This is the most readily available and easiest to obtain of all the financing options for CCL repair surgery. They offer a full range of payment plans with low/no interest for a set period, which depends on the agreement CareCredit has with your veterinarian’s office.
Good Sam Fund - Good SAM (Special Assistance and Memorial Fund) was established to create financial aid for sick or injured animals who either are stray or client-owned animals in special circumstances. The fund is supported entirely by outside donations and your pet must meet one part of their criteria to be considered for financial assistance.
IMOM - IMOM is an all-volunteer, 501(c)3 charity that receives all its money used to help animals from outside donations. The organization was founded in 1998 and since then they have raised over $1,000,000 and saved the lives of over 1,470 companion animals.
Labrador Life Line - This assistance program is specifically for purebred labs, and their financial assistance includes, but is not limited to, covering various medical costs (surgery, treatment, medication) and help to cover rescue or transportation expenses.
The Pet Fund - The Pet Fund is a registered 501(c) 3 nonprofit association that provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need veterinary care. Their mission is to help companion animal owners to avoid the difficult decision to put an animal down or neglect medical needs because of the costs involved.
United Animal Nations - Founded in 1987, United Animal Nations (UAN) is North America’s leading provider of emergency animal sheltering and disaster relief services and a key advocate for the critical needs of animals. The LifeLine Grant Program offered by the UAN provides funding to Good Samaritans, animal rescuers, non-profit organizations and pet owners to help them care for animals in life-threatening situations.
July 16th, 2008 at 7:57 am
My mini dachshund needs eye surgery. She has cataracts. May I be able to get help?
August 8th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
i need help for my dogs surgery, she has a tumor that needs to be removed. it costs 550.00 and i have actors and others donating 150.00 but i need 400.00 more. i only get ssi, i am a disabled single parent with multiple sclerosis.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:04 pm
my mamas(dog) needs tumor removal and i cant find financial help. always told no funds availible or for specific situations
August 14th, 2008 at 7:49 am
My scottish terrier has cataracts at age 5 years and needs surgery. I’m completely disabled and rely solely on disability. Am I able to get help?
September 19th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
My dog name cloe is 9 years old and she has several tumors on her tummy, and they are growing the surgery is over 500.00 can not afford it she is getting worse the tumors area starting to blead I have been checking all over to get help with this surgery, if anyone could direct me in the right direction so I can get help finacially.
October 13th, 2008 at 7:52 am
My lab is just under a year old. tore his ACL about 3 months ago and just tore the other one. i have a newborn child and cant afford a $2,000 bill. please can anyone let me know how i can get any finacial help?
please email me carmano12@yahoo.com
thank you!!!
October 18th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
My Maltest 8 months old in need of Bilaterial Patella Luxation operation, I cannot afford if anyone know of a Charity please email me asap mackvl@comcast.net I’m located in New Jersey. Thank you
November 10th, 2008 at 9:17 am
Help please! My dog needs immediately cancer surgery and chemotherapy for rectal and lymph node cancer. He will definitely die if I don’t do it immediately. I have already run up a 1,000 bill with my vet who is willing to let me make very small monthly payments. I have lost my job, my home to foreclosure and am now taking care of my 82 year old mother who had to evacuate from Texas due to Hurricane Ike. The
surgeon wants $5,000 and I don’t even know how much for the chemotherapy yet. Please help!
December 29th, 2008 at 4:05 pm
My dog started dragging his legs and yelping in pain. When i took him to the vet, they said that he would need and mri and possible surgery which would cost a couple thousand or more. I can’t afford it, but i love my dog. I don’t want to just put him down. Could you help?
January 4th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
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January 5th, 2009 at 6:43 pm
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January 18th, 2009 at 8:15 am
PLEASE HELP MY ENGLICH MASTIFF WINSTON HE NEED KNEE SURGERY AND IT COSTS 3700.00 DOLLARS AND I ONLY HALF HALF IF THERES ANY ONE WHO CAN HELP PLEASE CONTACT ME AT KRISKEN1964@YAHOO.COM
February 2nd, 2009 at 1:58 pm
my yorkie is 8 months and she needs surgery for her bilateral luxating patella, i cannnot afford the surgery . how can i get financial help?
February 15th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
my pitbull is almost 3…and apparently swallowed something and has intestinal blockage, very dehydrated…so far this weekend spent 1000 figuring that out…now he needs surgery!!! 2200!!! what can i do, is there any emergency funding for dog surgery?? he’s miserable
February 23rd, 2009 at 8:42 am
I have a beagle/australian shepard mix and she is the sweetest dog and has a big heart. Her surgery is for a binign fatty turmorthe size of a football, which is under her front leg. I have had financial trouble over the last couple of years. I had finally put together the six hundred dollars to get her surgery and something broke in my car and I had to pay $800 to fix it. So now I do not have the money to get her surgery. She needs the surgery now and I would be more than happy to recontribute the money back into the fund when I get a job. I just don’t have good credit right now because of money I had to put out for the cost of gas and loosing my job. Has caused money problems.
Would you be able to pay the $600 dollars now for her surgery and when I get back to work I will continue to donate back into the fund.
Denise Strong
(517) 775-8997
denisestrong351@yahoo.com
February 24th, 2009 at 7:35 am
Hello 6yr old dog storee she needs surgery and it cost 753.00 she has 3 mass tumors and i can afford it right now to get the surgery done if i dont come up with the money by march 28th they will take my baby from me and i dont want that to happen i just got her back from the person who let her get this way i love my baby and i would never hurt or see her get hurt if you could help me please. sscutch1@ccp.edu or call 267-407-8557 thank you and may god bless you….
March 5th, 2009 at 5:08 pm
I’ve never asked for help, but need it now. Mr. Beaumont, my 8 year old bichon multese, has severe periodontal disease. All of his teeth need to be extracted. We are barely making ends meet and have never been in this position before. The veterinarian is willing to cut the cost of extractions to $1,000 making the total bill $1,500. Mr. Beaumont is my best friend and I love him and can’t imagine the pain he has been going through. I’ve gone without a lot, but can’t go without my Mr. B.
Please help, I will pay you back once I get back on my feet. kelhard@yahoo.com or 952.288.5488. THANK YOU.
March 7th, 2009 at 6:15 am
My mom’s dog(palmiranian) is in DESPERATE need of surgery. She has a piece of metal in her stomach & DEPERATELY needs a blood transfusion & surgery that’s over $3000. Our income does not meet financial aid requirements. PLEASE call 859-327-1301 for donations. Thank you! Please pray for our dog!
June 1st, 2009 at 11:41 am
My dog has Legg-Perthes disease. They told me it could be between $800 - $1250 for the surgery. They can’t be sure until they go in and start the surgery. Can I get assistance for this type of surgery?
June 4th, 2009 at 8:51 am
My dachshund, who is 8 years old, has degenerative disc disease. The vet said there is a surgery to correct it. Could I get assistance?
June 9th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
my boy timber has lymphoma cancer i am trying to find help with the financial help, if anyone knows anything or anyone to help plz contact me asap…
Walter
June 18th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
HELP pls! My little 8 month old mini schnauzer, Phantom, got his little leg run over last night! He has torn ligaments, broken bone and no skin in the area! The surgery for him will cost $5000!!! That’s what the vet in Orange County CA said….I can foot up to $2000 but not $5k…who can help? or hdoes anyone know of a place where the surgery can be about $2000? thanks!! God bless all of your dogs! my e-mail is: mauisonia@aol.com