If you need help paying for a pet’s unexpected emergency veterinary care, please consider the options below:

1. CareCredit: 800-677-0718, www.carecredit.com. Must be 18+ to apply online and 21+ to apply by phone. Subject to credit approval, $200 minimum.

2. Scratchpay: 855-727-239, www.scratchpay.com. Apply by phone or tablet. Choose payment plan.

3. Sampson Fund: 508-240-7387, www.sampsonfund.org. Cape and Islands assistance for critically ill or injured dogs and cats.

4. Lucky Whiskers and Wags Medical Fund: www.nishanimals.org/assist. Grants for critical or emergent pet medical care. Application required, average grant amount of $350.

5. Red Rover Relief: 916-429-2457, www.redrover.org. Urgent care grants, average $250.

6. Fundraise on Social Media: Waggle, GoFundMe, GoGetFunding.

7. Seniors with Pets Assistance, SPA: www.nishanimals.org/assist. Grants for island seniors who have a temporary inability to care for their pet can contact NiSHA for financial or practical help until they are back on their feet. 

8. Massachusetts Programs:

• FairyDogParents.org. Routine care assistance
• Phinney’s Friends: 617-203-2053, www.phinneys.org
• Paws4ACure.org/assist. Non-routine vet care.
• Frankiesfriends.org. Assist with emergency or specialty care.

9. Cowboy & Rousseau Animal Assistance Fund: for rescued dogs

10. Onyx & Breezy Foundation

11. Pet Assistance Inc.: emergency and urgent care 

12. The Pet Fund: medical beyond normal expenses

13. Brown Dog Foundation

For more information: info@nishanimals.org or 508-825-2287 ext.1