Links for Additional Resources for Animal Veterinary Care Assistance and Funding:

AAHA Helping Pets Fund -  Providing Veterinary Care for Pets in Need.  As the benevolent arm of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Foundation, the AAHA Helping Pets Fund helps those in need access quality veterinary care for their sick or injured pets.  AAHA raises funds and awards grants supporting veterinary care for pets that have been abandoned or whose owners are experiencing financial hardship. AAHA only provides funding to veterinary hospitals who have already been through AAHA's accreditation process.  Please note - only your treating veterinarian will be able to apply for this grant on your behalf, so ask your vet to contact AAHA and apply for you. You can download the information from the following links: www.aahahelpingpets.org Phone: 866/4HELPETS  info@aahahelpingpets.org

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) - Improving Animal and Human Health, Advancing the Veterinary Medical Profession.   The Association is the authorized voice for the profession in presenting its views to government, academia, agriculture, pet owners, the media, and other concerned publics. FOR VETERINARIANS ONLY: the contact for information, news and research updates is Ms. Pam Cobb, Associate Director of Communications at American Veterinary Medical Association, www.avma.org. Phone (800) 248-2862   Ext 6617. pcobb@avma.org

R.U.F.F - Rescuing Unwanted Furry Friends -  RUFF’s mission is to help pay the veterinary bills for sick, injured and abandoned animals, while also supporting humane education. Serving abandoned, ill and injured animals in Orange County, CA, for over 15 years.  www.ruffrescue.org Phone: (949) 458 - WOOF (9663) Please do not use email for pet emergencies.  info@ruffrescue.org

The Assistance Dog Institute - Dr. Bonita Bergin invented the concept of the Service Dog to assist people with mobility impairments in 1975. At that time she founded the first nonprofit to train and place Service Dogs. Dr. Bergin also founded the Assistance Dog Institute. ADI continues to break new ground in helping dogs help people.  www.assistancedog.org  Phone: (707) 545-3647.

The Assistance Dog United Campaign - Operated in association with The Assistance Dog Institute, this nonprofit helps people with disabilities find funding to purchase service dogs. Phone: 800 284-DOGS (3647)
www.assistancedogunitedcampaign.org/vouchers.html    

California Department of Social Services Assistance Dog Special Allowance Program - This program, available to residents of California, will provide $50 monthly toward the care of registered service dogs. www.dss.cahwnet.gov/cdssweb/Assistance_184.htm   Phone: (916) 657-2628

The Respond Fund, University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine - This fund is available to elderly and disabled residents of Madison, WI. Phone (608) 263-7600 or visit the website at www.vetmed.wisc.edu/home.