Help with the
vet bill.

Unexpected vet bills shouldn't mean losing a pet. The resources below can help, from low-cost clinics to grants for emergency care. Thinking about rehoming a pet because of a bill? Try these first.

Local Discounted & Low-Cost Vet Clinics

• Access Veterinary Care
  Crystal, MN
  Works with clients to find a care plan that fits their financial situation.
• Animal Humane Society Pet Clinics
  Golden Valley + St. Paul, MN
  High-quality vet care with sliding fees based on income. (Formerly AHS Veterinary Centers.)
• Como Park Animal Hospital
  St. Paul, MN
  24/7 emergency services. Accepts CareCredit.
• Midwest Animal Rescue Services (MARS Vet)
  Brooklyn Park, MN
  Affordable veterinary clinic open Tuesday–Friday 8am–6pm.
• Mission Animal Hospital
  Eden Prairie, MN
  Full-service nonprofit hospital with affordable fees, working to keep pets and families together.
• The Street Dog Coalition
  Minneapolis, MN
  FREE veterinary care for pets of people experiencing homelessness or at risk. Monthly clinics, partners with People & Pets Together food shelf.
• U of M Veterinary Medical Center
  St. Paul, MN
  24/7 emergency & specialty care. Some financial assistance funds available for eligible clients.
• ValueCare Veterinary Clinic
  Richfield + Chaska, MN
  Affordable veterinary care at two convenient locations.
• VeTouch (U of M Student Clinic)
  Minneapolis, MN
  FREE monthly walk-in clinic for low/no-income Twin Cities residents — staffed by U of M veterinary students. First Sunday of every month.
• VIP Pet Care / Tractor Supply Clinics
  Throughout MN
  Affordable vaccines and microchips at Tractor Supply locations. No appointment, no office visit fee.

Veterinary Care Grants & Financial Aid

• Animal Care Foundation of MN
  Hennepin/Anoka/Dakota/Washington Counties
  Subsidized vet care for pets of qualifying residents.
• Brown Dog Foundation
  National
  Aid for families in temporary financial crisis when their pet needs life-saving treatment.
• CareCredit
  National
  Healthcare credit card with low monthly payment options. Accepted at most vet clinics nationwide.
• Frankie’s Friends
  National
  Grants for emergency or specialty vet care.
• Friends & Vets Helping Pets
  National
  Helps families with extraordinary vet expenses to save a pet’s life.
• Hope Mending Hearts
  National
  Grants for owners, Good Samaritans, and rescuers needing urgent care.
• MN Humane Society Grant Program
  Minnesota
  Vet treatment grants for injured/ill pets of qualifying MN residents.
• The Mosby Foundation
  National
  Medical expenses for sick, abused, and neglected dogs.
• MyPetChild Financial Aid
  National
  One-time grants up to $200 for pet owners in financial hardship.
• The Onyx & Breezy Foundation
  National
  Funding for pet-related programs including medical hardship and veterans’ service dogs.
• Paws 4 a Cure
  National
  All-volunteer 501(c)(3) financial assistance for vet care.
• The Pet Fund
  National
  Aid for low-income owners with non-basic, non-emergency vet care.
• Pets of the Homeless
  National
  Pet food and vet care assistance for those experiencing homelessness.
• RedRover Relief
  National
  Grants for pet owners, Good Samaritans, and rescuers needing urgent vet care.
• Rose’s Fund
  National
  Aid for owners of pets with a good prognosis but financial loss.
• Shakespeare Animal Fund
  National
  Grants for elderly, disabled, and low-income owners — emergency vet care.
• VetBilling
  National
  Partners with vets to extend installment payment plans (no credit required).

Domestic Violence Pet Protection

Pets often keep survivors from leaving abusive situations. These programs provide safe shelter for animals while their owners get to safety.

• Minnesota Alliance for Family & Animal Safety (MNAFAS)
  Minnesota
  Safe temporary foster care for pets of domestic violence and sexual assault survivors. Through Day One Services.

Pets with Cancer

• Fetch a Cure
  National
  Support for pets with cancer.
• Joshua Louis Animal Cancer Foundation
  National
  For pets under board-certified veterinary oncologists.
• Live Like Roo Foundation
  National
  Comfort items, treatment funds, and support for pets and families with cancer.
• Magic Bullet Fund
  National
  Cancer treatment assistance for dogs and cats.
• Riedel & Cody Fund
  National
  For pets suffering from cancer.

Breed-Specific Aid

• CorgiAid
  National
  Financial assistance for Corgis and Corgi mixes.
• Labrador Lifeline
  National
  Aid for owners of Labrador Retrievers.
• Special Needs Dobermans
  National
  For senior and special-needs Doberman Pinschers.

Pet Insurance Options

We don’t endorse any single provider — research what fits your pet’s breed, age, and your budget. Insurance is most valuable when started young.

• ASPCA Pet Health Insurance
  National
  Plans for accidents, illness, and preventive care.
• Embrace Pet Insurance
  National
  Customizable coverage with diminishing deductible feature.
• Figo Pet Insurance
  National
  100% reimbursement option, customizable plans.
• Healthy Paws Pet Insurance
  National
  Comprehensive plan with no annual or lifetime caps.
• Pet Insurance by Nationwide
  National
  One of the largest providers; coverage for accidents, illness, wellness.
• Pets Best
  National
  Range of plans, includes wellness add-ons.
• Pumpkin Pet Insurance
  National
  90% reimbursement on covered care; preventative add-on available.

Note: We don't endorse any specific company or organization. This is a directory only. Talk to your primary vet before applying for financing or making major treatment decisions.