Standish Humane Society (781) 834-4663 Has the Planet Subaru Home Forever Fund. Standish knows that people do not want to give up their pets because of a [temporary] financial inability to feed, medicate or provide veterinary care. And that their animals are better off remaining in their current “forever homes” than being abandoned or surrendered to a shelter.
Scituate Animal Shelter (781) 544-4533 Has the Mary Hooper Elder Care Program which provides assistance to senior individuals or households so they may keep and properly care for their beloved companion animals in emergency situations. The program provides emergency assistance with pet food when needed and may be able to assist with medical needs of pets when possible.
MSPCA Angell Medical Center has a fund for pet medical assistance but ONLY if the pet is being treated at Angel – contact their financial aid office at (617) 522-7282.
The Sampson Fund for Veterinary Care (508) 240-7387 Limited to participating veterinary hospitals on Cape Cod.
The Shadow Fund (508) 681-0800 The Shadow Fund provides limited financial assistance to pets principally residing in the Merrimack Valley, but it is not limited to the Merrimack Valley. The Shadow Fund generally provides benefits to pets for the purpose of emergency medical care or life threatening disease, unless otherwise approved by the Director. The Shadow Fund cannot be used for routine medical care (annual check-ups, vaccinations, or dental care) unless it is an emergency and approved by the Director.
Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society (978) 462-076 They have two funds for medical assistance for cats – Feline Assistance, Resources, & Support (FARS) program for owned cats and the Captain Courageous Fund (CFF) for stray & feral cats.
Fairy Dog Parents (781) 264-1081 DOGS only. They provide assistance with food, medical and general wellness needs of qualified dog recipients in Massachusetts.
Merwin Memorial Free Clinic For Animals in Boston, MA (617) 782-5420 Per their website, they have a suggested minimum donation of $20. Please note that the clinic does not accept appointments. Visitors are helped on a first-come, first-served basis. Check their website for hours. They offer some free services and reduced prices on medicines to treat sick pets and preventative medicines (heartworm, vaccines, etc.)
Pet Partners, in Fall River (508) 672-4813 Low cost S/N, affordable vet clinic.
Animal Advocates, Inc. in North Dartmouth (508) 991-7727 Low cost spay/neuter, Healthcare & Vaccination Assistance Program.
Second Chance Animal Shelter (508) 637-1333 Offers low cost spay/neuter, pet wellness clinics in Springfield and North Brookfield MA – also does affordable dentals!
Phinney’s Friends based out of Lincoln, MA (617) 979-8705 Offers pet medical assistance.
Paws4aCure based out of Wakefield MA – Their primary focus is to assist owners who cannot afford veterinary care for their dog or cat.
