Military Animal Project – Veterans Only: (775) 519-0321 or militaryanimalproject.com Helps eligible veterans access veterinary care and vaccinations.
Local Financial Assistance
SPCA of Northern Nevada – Todd’s Medical Fund Call (775) 324-7773 Ext. 200 or visit spcanevada.org Sliding scale grants up to 80% of final bill for Nevada residents with a household income of less than $50,000.
Shakespeare Animal Fund Visit shakespeareanimalfund.org Small grants of between $50 and $100 typically to people on a fixed income or with annual incomes below the federal poverty guidelines.
Military Animal Project – Veterans Only Call (775) 519-0321 or visit militaryanimalproject.com Helps eligible veterans coordinate essential veterinary care, wellness exams, vaccinations, medications, and urgent pet care needs.
National Assistance Programs – Grants & Direct Aid
AlignCare Visit aligncarehealth.org/ or call 978-653-0357. Funds cover up to 80% of a pet’s veterinary costs. May not have local vet partners.
Red Rover Visit redrover.org Provides grants (~$200) for urgent care situations.
Brown Dog Foundation Visit browndogfoundation.org For treatable conditions when no immediate funds are available.
Paws 4 a Cure Visit paws4acure.org Helps dogs and cats with injuries and illnesses.
Pet Assistance Inc. Visit petassistanceinc.org Urgent/life-threatening cases only. Email: getapet@gmail.com
Pets of the Homeless Visit petsofthehomeless.org Food, wellness clinics, and emergency care. Vet care line: 775-841-7463.
Friends & Vets Helping Pets Visit friendsandvethelpingpets.org or call 859-309-2043. Curable conditions only (e.g., broken bones, medication, etc.). Email: info@friendsandvetshelpingpets.org
The Pet Fund Visit thepetfund.com One-time grants for non-urgent care (e.g., cancer treatment). Email: info@thepetfund.com
Onyx and Breezy Fund Visit onyxandbreezy.org Financial aid for treatment, medication, pet food, and sterilization.
The Mosby Fund Visit themosbyfoundation.org For critical, non-basic and non-urgent veterinary needs.
Crowdfunding & Condition-Specific Aid
Waggle Visit waggle.org Crowdfunding for pets in medical crisis.
The Magic Bullet Fund Visit themagicbulletfund.org For dogs with cancer whose families can’t afford treatment.
Military Animal Project – Veterans Only: (775) 519-0321 or militaryanimalproject.com Emergency pet food, litter, and basic supplies for eligible veterans, as available.
Military Animal Project Call (775) 519-0321 or visit militaryanimalproject.com Provides pet-related assistance and animal support programs for eligible U.S. veterans.
Veterinary care, wellness exams, vaccinations, and medications
Emergency pet food, litter, and basic supplies
Temporary fostering and boarding during hospitalization, housing transitions, or other emergencies
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