FREE AND LOW--COST RESOURCES FOR PETS AND THEIR PEOPLE 
IMPORTANT INFO!

Did you know:
If you have a pacemaker, you can put it in your Will to have your pacemaker donated to a dog in need after you pass. Pacemakers cannot be donated to another human, but they can be donated to dogs with cardiac Issues 
who would depend on it to stay alive.
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You can have the pacemaker brought to a vet of your choice. So many of those get thrown away and dogs die because people don't know they can do this. It even saves the dog's owner the cost of the actual pacemaker 
which sometimes means the difference in being able to afford lifesaving treatment or not.


JUST FOR TEACHERS: 

Pets in the Classroom Program             
The Pet Care Trust
3465 Box Hill Corporation Center D   Suite #H
Abingdon, MD  21009
Phone: 443-921-2815  #114   
Email:  info@petsintheclassroom.org 
Website: https://www.petsintheclassroom.org
The Pets in the Classroom Program, an educational grants program, was established by the Pet Care Trust in 
2009 to assist teachers in obtaining or maintaining classroom pets. The program is to reach 30,000 classrooms 
and impact one-million children. The Pets in the Classroom program benefits students by teaching them respon-
sible, long-term pet care at an early age and providing the psychological and developmental benefits associated with the human-animal bond. Studies have shown that caring for pets has a positive effect on children, improving school attendance and teaching children responsibility, as well as encouraging nurturing and building self-esteem. 
The Pet Care Trust recognizes that teachers often have limited resources to enhance their classrooms and curric- culum.Through a simple online application process, teachers can become eligible to receive grants of $50 to sup- port existing classroom pets, or $100-$150 to purchase or adopt a new pet and required equipment.

NOTE:  
Many food banks now offer pet food as well. If you are already applying for help from one, or if you just need pet food, ASK them!  Find the latest listing of food pantries at www.pantrynet.org.


MULTIPLE COUNTIES SERVED

MICHIGAN HUMANE SOCIETY
Detroit Center for Animal Care
7401 Chrysler Dr. 
Detroit, MI  48211
Phone:  313-872-3400
Straw can be picked up Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 
7 p.m. for dogs kept outdoors. 
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Rochester Hills Center for Animal Care
3600 W. Auburn 
Rochester Hills, MI  48309
Phone: 248-852-7420
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Berman Center for Animal Care
900 N. Newburgh 
Westland, MI  48185
Phone: 734-721-7300
Website: https://www.michiganhumane.org
Pet Pantry Program:
The Michigan Humane Society’s Pet Pantry program assists hundreds of qualifying low-income families in the metro Detroit area. MHS provides dog or cat food at no charge to owned pets in an effort to keep animals in their current homes. 
How to Qualify
If you need temporary assistance in providing food for your pets, you can visit one of our Animal Care Centers! 
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Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinics
The Michigan Humane Society Protect-A-Pet clinics offer low-cost, age-appropriate vaccinations against Distemper, Parvovirus, Rabies and other deadly diseases as well as low-cost micro-chipping for dogs and cats of pet owners.
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MHS for Military aims to connect companion animals in need of homes with veterans and active-duty service  personnel to create new families. 
The program includes the following:
1.   Fee-waived adoptions on any pet, including kittens and puppies, for any qualified adopter
2.   MHS’s adoption package includes pet sterilization, age-appropriate vaccines, de-worming and more
3.   Discounts on veterinary care for the first year, valid at all 3 MHS locations
4.   Opportunity to activate additional benefits through the Pets for Patriots program
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To participate in the MHS for Military program, customers must bring the following at time of adoption:
1.   Proof of honorable discharge / DD 214 / DD 256
2.   Veteran’s designation on state ID
3.   Driver’s license (or State of Michigan ID card) with current address
4.   Veterinary records for any current pets or provide vet’s phone number
5.   All members of your household-MHS prefers (and in some cases requires) that all members of the house-
      hold meet and are comfortable with the pet
6.   Any canine family members-MHS prefers (and in some cases requires) dog-to-dog meetings between your                current dog(s) and potential new canine family members
The MHS for Military discount is available at off-site or special adoption events provided all adoption require-
ments are met. Check out our Facebook page for the most up-to-date listing! 
The fee-waived adoption is non-transferable, and any adopted pets must reside with the veteran or active-duty adopter.
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Michigan Humane Pets for Life Program / Limited to zip codes 48211 and 48202
Full range of free services including pet food, virtually all vet care, transportation to and from our clinic for 
client and pet, home deliveries of supplies/resources, any other animal needs (ex: paying pet deposit on 
apartment, repairing fence where dog is frequently escaping). No limitations for this program. If you live
side outside of our target zip codes on a case-by-case basis. We can definitely include anyone unsheltered 
with a pet in this program.

CancerCare®’s Pet Assistance and Wellness (PAW) Program 
Phone: 800-813-HOPE (4673)
Website: https://www.cancercare.org/blog/cancercare-pet-assistance-wellness?utm_source=August+2020+E-News+&utm_campaign=August+%2720+eNews&utm_medium=email
CancerCare, the leading national nonprofit organization providing free, professional support services for anyone affected by cancer, is continuing to support pet owners affected by cancer with the CancerCare Pet Assistance & Wellness (PAW) Program. 
This national program is comprised of the following core services:
• Limited financial assistance to qualified patients who are both owners of a cat or dog and in active treatment 
to offset expenses, including pet food, pet walking/sitting, boarding fees, veterinarian expenses, medications 
and lab fees
• Educational programs and materials focused on caring for pets throughout the cancer journey, to cover topics such as how to care for one’s pet during cancer treatment, guidance on how to reduce one’s risk of infection 
from pets, as well as finding local support programs
 Free counseling and case management services for both people with cancer and their loved ones


DETROIT & METRO DETROIT 

Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit / Operation Feed Fido
Administration: 
2661 Greenfield
Dearborn, MI 48120
Phone: 313-943-2697
Adoption & Education Center: 
16121 Reckinger 
Dearborn, MI 48126
Phone: 313-943-2697
Email: friends@metrodetroitanimals.org
Website: https://www.metrodetroitanimals.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MetroDetroitAnimals
We don’t just look after animals in our shelter. We’re here to make sure no one’s beloved pet in the community 
ever has to go hungry. If you are experiencing financial hardship and are in need of food for your dog or cat, 
you can enroll in our Feed Fido program. Feed Fido is by appointment only. To enroll in the program, please 
bring a valid ID to fill out our application. Please note that we cannot guarantee the brand type, or quantity of 
food we will have each month.

The Helm Center Mutts /n Meows Program 
158 Ridge Road
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI  48236
Phone: 313-882-9600
Email: info@helmlife.org
Website: https://helmlife.org/support-services
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHelmLifeCenter
The Helm began Mutts ‘n Meows in 2007 to collect pet food donations from the community and then distribute
them to older adults in the Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods area. This helps older adults keep companion and service animals in their homes instead of having to give them up due to the inability to purchase or pick up and carry pet food. In addition to donations of dog and cat food, Mutts ‘n Meows also collects and distributes other supplies such as new containers of kitty litter and unopened, unexpired treats.

Krissy's Pantry 
Wayne, MI 
Email: jjolweean@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Krissys-Pantry-989283791226143

Pantry 4 Paws  (Pet Food Assistance Program)      
28418 Five Mile 
Livonia, MI  48154
Phone: 734-855-4077
Email:  tailwaggers.1990@yahoo.com
Website: https://www.tailwaggers1990.org/pantry-4-paws.html
APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED TO PICK UP FOOD - NO WALK-INS PLEASE!
The Pantry 4 Paws Pet Food Assistance program offers temporary assistance to those pet owners that have fallen on a challenging time - no animal should go to sleep hungry at night! Our program is confidential and the require- ments are simple and easy to follow.  We provide temporary, supplemental assistance for up to six months. Tail Waggers reserves the right to ask for proof of need. See the website page to see the qualifications! 
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NOTE:  Due to the overwhelming demand for Pet Food Assistance, Tail Waggers will now begin assisting only
those pet owners who are clients of Tail Waggers. Once your appointment is complete, you may then apply to 
be part of our Pantry 4 Paws Pet Food Assistance Program and use it as a temporary source to overcome any challenges you are currently facing.

P.A.W.S. of Michigan                     
P.O. Box 2184
Riverview, MI  48193
Email:  info@pawsofmichigan.com
Website: https://pawsofmichigan.com
P.A.W.S of Michigan’s Pet Food Bank program is designed to help keep pets in their family homes, where they should be, instead of in a shelter! Due to the poor economy many people are finding it difficult to feed themselves, much less their animals. To help keep animal companions fed and in their homes, we accept donated pet food & distribute it to area food banks. If you require assistance obtaining food for your pet, please email us at info@pawsofmichigan.com.

Pet Pals Mutual Aid 
Peace House 
706 Davis
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: ​734-754-0648
Email: petpalsmutualaid@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pet-Pals-Mutual-Aid-102927251540957
Pet Pals is a mutual aid effort in Washtenaw County for our human friends with companion animals. We welcome any and all who may be in need of supplemental assistance and/or community to keep their pets.

The Helm Life Center (formerly Services for Older Citizens)
158 Ridge 
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
Phone: 313-882-9600
Email: info@helmlife.org
Website: https://helmlife.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHelmLifeCenter
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Mutts ’N Meows
Phone: 313-882-9600
The Helm began Mutts ‘n Meows in 2007 to collect pet food donations from the community and then distribute 
them to older adults in the Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods area. This helps older adults keep companion and service animals in their homes instead of having to give them up due to the inability to purchase or pick up and carry pet food. In addition to donations of dog and cat food, Mutts ‘n Meows also collects and distributes other supplies such as: new containers of kitty litter and unopened, unexpired treats.

The Last Stop Animal Rescue and Sanctuary
12830 Exeter 
Carleton, MI
Phone: 734-915-2633
Email: laststopanimal@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LastStopAnimalRescue

The PAWS Clinic
21210 Goddard 
Taylor, MI  48180
Phone: 313-451-8200
Email:  info@ThePawsClinic.com
Website:  https://thepawsclinic.com
The PAWS Clinic provides high-quality, affordable spay and neuter services to our community. We are located
in the heart of the Downriver area of Wayne County, Michigan, easily accessible from all areas of Metro Detroit.
Surgeries are performed Monday-Thursday each week.



LENAWEE COUNTY

Lenawee Humane Society 
705 W. Beecher 
Adrian, MI  49221
Phone: 517-263-3463
Website: https://lenhumanesoc.org/pet-food-bank
Lenawee Humane Society now hosts a Pet Food Bank to help keep pet  s in their homes and out of the shelter. 
Stop in during normal business hours with a valid driver’s license or state ID. Our store associate at the front 
desk will be happy to assist you.
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The Hope Clinic also offers low-cost spaying/neutering for owned dogs and cats.
Website:  https://lenhumanesoc.org/keeping-hope-alive 


MACOMB COUNTY 

Macomb County Animal Control Pet Food Pantry 
21417 Dunham 
Clinton Twp., MI  48036
Phone: 586-469-5115
Email: animalcontrol@macombgov.org
Website: https://animalcontrol.macombgov.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacombCountyAnimalControl
Established to assist with keeping pets with the families who love them. The Pantry is intended to be a temporary
means of assistance to help individuals and families in need. Curbside pickup is by appointment only and will be scheduled between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday-Friday with the exception of holidays. See the website above for more information. 

Macomb Humane Society 
11350 22 Mile  
Utica, MI  48317
Phone: 586-731-9210
Email: ken@humanesocietyofmacomb.org
Website: https://humanesocietyofmacomb.org/new-pet-food-bank-to-help-the-community
We are thrilled to announce that we have opened a Pet Food Bank for pet owners in Macomb County. This is 
a community resource intended to keep pets with their families and out of shelters by providing pet food for 
those in need.

Madison Heights Food Pantry 
1529 Twelve Mile 
Madison Heights, MI 48071
Email: hello@madisonheightsfoodpantry.org
Website: https://www.madisonheightsfoodpantry.org
Our distribution days are the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of most months. In addition to their box of food, people can request Cat or Dog food (wet or dry). 
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We offer deliveries to Madison Heights residents who are homebound. Those go out the Tuesday after a
distribution Saturday, and people request to be put on that list by sending an email to hello@madisonheightsfoodpantry.org.

Protecting Paws Pet Food Bank Program 
12436 Prospect Ave.
Warren, MI  48089
Phone: 248-795-8494
Email: info@protectingpaws.org
Website: http://protectingpaws.org
Protecting Paws has a new Pet Food Bank Program - If you or anyone you know are in need of food fora pet,
please contact us.

Utica United Methodist Church   
8650 Canal  
Sterling Heights, MI  48134
Phone: 586-731-4490 #230 to schedule a time
Email: uticaumc.fb@gmail.com
Website: https://uticaumc.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UticaUnitedMethodistChurch
Has a pet food pantry....please contact the church. 


MONROE COUNTY 

​HOPE CHURCH OF MONROE 
Phone: 734-755-2884
​Website: https://www.facebook.com/hopesclosetforneedy
​HOPES CLOSET is a free clothing ministry out of HOPE CHURCH of MONROE serving Monroe County. We offer clothing, personal hygiene products, baby needs, pet foods, and emergency food services. Requirements: county resident with a need!

Humane Society of Monroe
833 N. Telegraph 
Monroe, MI  48162
Phone: 734-240-0562
Email: info@monroehumane.com
Website: https://www.monroehumane.com/pet-food-bank
If you or someone you know is in need of help through our Pet Food Bank, all that is needed to sign up is an ID,
a Bridge Card or other proof of low income, and a minimal amount of paperwork to be filled out at your first visit. Please also have an idea of your pet's weight as this information is needed to provide the correct amount of food 
to each participant.


OAKLAND COUNTY

LIGHTHOUSE 
46156 Woodward Ave.
Pontiac, MI
Phone: 248-920-6000
Email: contact@lighthousemi.org
Website: lighthousemi.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LighthouseMichigan
FREE DOG/CAT FOOD is available upon request, depending on availability. Call for current hours!
Pickup Locations: 
St. David’s Food Pantry (Lighthouse's satellite pantry) 
16200 W. 12 Mile 
Southfield, MI 48076 
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Lighthouse-Pontiac
46156 Woodward Ave.
Pontiac, MI  48342 
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Lighthouse-Clarkston
5850 Dixie Hwy.
Clarkston, MI  48346 

Community Sharing Outreach Center 
Mailing Address: 
P.O. Box 405
Highland, MI 48357              EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE CALL 248-889-0347
Phone: 248-889-0347    
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Pantry& Address Location: 
400 Beach Farm Circle
Highland, MI 48356
Phone: 248-889-0347
Email: info@community-sharing.org
Website: https://www.community-sharing.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunitySharingOutreach
The Pet Pantry is housed within the building of Community Sharing Outreach Center. However, it is indepen-
dently run with its own volunteers and donations. Financial donations are used to purchase food and carefully allocated to pay local veterinarians when a family's pet really needs help. The Pet Pantry at Community Sharing works within specific guidelines to be certain that every family receives their fair share of food & services for 
their pet.

Ferndale Cat Shelter
686 Livernois 
Ferndale MI 48220
Phone: 
Email: admin@ferndalecatshelter.org
Website: https://ferndalecatshelter.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FerndaleCatShelter
The Ferndale Cat Shelter is a non-profit 501(c)3 dedicated to providing medical care, adoption services, foster homes and trap-neuter-release programs for felines in the Metropolitan Detroit area. As a no-kill organization, 
our mission is to improve the lives of felines in our community and elevate the standards of cat guardianship 
and adoption. Our licensed shelter is the Catfé Lounge, a cat café that serves as our hub for cat adoption, volunteering and fostering.

New Beginnings Pet Rescue 
2502 Rochester 
Royal Oak, MI  48073
Phone: 248-543-4070
Email: nbarmichigan@gmail.com
Website: https://www.nbarmichigan.org/pet-food-pantry.html
This program is intended to provide temporary, supplemental assistance for up to three (3) months. You may 
re-apply in three months if your circumstances have not changed and your application will be reviewed. Proper identification is required each time food is picked up.

The Western Oakland Meals on Wheels Program and the Livingston County Senior Nutrition Meals on Wheels Program are now offering a new pet food distribution program. This program is designed to assist some of the 
frail, home-bound Meals on Wheels participants with food for their pets. The service in both counties applied 
for and received, through the Meals on Wheels Association of America, a grant from the Banfield Charitable
Trust. The Meals on Wheels program services more than a hundred seniors that struggle to feed their pets.
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Individuals and organizations wanting to contribute or initiate a pet food drive can contact Carmin Harris, 
Program Director at 810-632-2155.


WASHTENAW COUNTY 

Faith in Action 
603 S Main St., 
Chelsea, MI   48118
Phone: 734-475-3305
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FIA Dexter Food Pantry
7651 Dan Hoey Rd., Community Building C
Dexter, MI  48130
Phone: 734-426-7002
Email: sarahshugart@faithinaction1.org
Website: faithinaction1.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FIA.ChelseaDexter
Pet Pantry: Dexter Girls Scouts created a community pet pantry located at our Dexter site. Area residents can 
drop off pet related items to share with the community. The pet pantry is open during regular office hours.

Humane Society of Huron Valley / Bountiful Bowls Program           
3100 Cherry Hill
Ann Arbor, MI   48105
Phone: 734-662-5585
Website: https://www.hshv.org/get-help/bountifulbowls
The public is welcome and encouraged to schedule an appointment at our full-service non-profit veterinary 
clinic. Besides the great care and compassion, another great reason to use the HSHV Veterinary Clinic is
that your visit directly supports the care of animals in our shelter. And because our mission is to keep pets 
with their families, we try to keep prices affordable.
Bountiful Bowls Pet Food Program:
Because funds are limited, the program should supplement your monthly supply of pet food and not be the
sole source of food for pets. You should expect to purchase food for your pets in addition to receiving the 
program food to meet their full nutritional needs. This pet food pantry partners with Food Gatherers and 
Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels to pass out food to furry residents. 
Membership Terms:
1.  Food for the program is donated to HSHV by the generosity of our community partners; therefore, we can 
     not guarantee that food is always available
2.  Applicants must provide proof of Washtenaw County or Plymouth residency 
3.  Proper identification will be required each time food is picked up
4.  Recipients cannot acquire more animals while participating in this program and will not be allowed to adopt
     from HSHV. Food will be provided for up to 5 animals
5.  Monthly food pick up is on Sundays from noon-3 pm
6.  Lost food buckets will be replaced at a charge of $5 a bucket
7.  Membership may be revoked at the discretion of HSHV
8.  This program is intended to provide temporary, supplemental assistance for up to 6 months. You may re-
     apply in 6 months if your circumstances have not changed
9.  All animals in the household must be spayed or neutered
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Emergency Sheltering
Initially designed to give survivors of domestic violence a safe place for their companion animals while seeking shelter for themselves, today HSHV’s award-winning harbor program helps families in other urgent housing situations with no other options, including house fires, natural disasters, and owners experiencing a medical emergency. If you’re a local resident experiencing an emergency such as relocation after a house fire or natural disaster, need help during a personal medical emergency, or need temporary housing for your pet(s) due to a domestic abuse situation, please contact us. Housing is space dependent, and may not always be available. If housing is available, we will harbor your pet(s) for up to 14 days. HSHV also provides sterilization and vaccin-
ation for all harbored animals as a requirement of the program.

Pet Pals Mutual Aid
706 Davis
Ypsilanti, MI  48198
Phone: 734-754-0648
Email: petpalsmutualaid@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pet-Pals-Mutual-Aid-102927251540957
Pet Pals is a mutual aid effort in Washtenaw County for our human friends with companion animals and we wel- come any and all who may be in need of assistance and/or community to keep their animals healthy, happy, safe and with full bellies.

Saline Area Social Services 
1259 Industrial Dr.
Saline, MI 48176
Phone: 734-429-4570
Email: info@salinesocialservice.com
Website: https://salinesocialservice.com/get-food/how-we-can-help
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SalineAreaSocialService
Our mission is to help our struggling neighbors within the Saline Area School District by providing them the extra aid, tools and resources to help improve their lives. ​Pet food & litter for pet parents. 

Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels / Pets Assisting the Lives of Seniors (P. A.L.S.)
First Baptist Church
1110 W. Cross St.
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: 734-487-9669
Email: info@ymow.org
Website: https://ymow.org/services/personal-care-pantry
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YpsiMealsonWheels
To help clients care for their furry friends, YMOW offers free delivery of pet food, cat litter and other pet supplies through its Pets Assisting the Lives of Seniors (P.A.L.S.) program. In partnership with the Humane Society of
Huron Valley and Meals on Wheels America’s We Love Pets program, YMOW delivers thousands of pounds of 
food, treats and cat litter to dozens of YMOW clients’ pets each year. Supplies are delivered monthly to the clients’ door.  In addition to food and supplies, YMOW clients can access pet grooming and veterinary services, including nail trims and preventative care, for a small contribution.


NATIONAL FUNDING ORGANIZATIONS

FRANKIE'S FRIENDS 
2950 Busch Lake Blvd.
Tampa, FL  33614
Phone: 888-465-PETS
Email:  jackie.mcintosh@frankiesfriends.com   
Website: https://www.frankiesfriends.org
MISSION:
Frankie’s Friends is a non-profit foundation dedicated to finding cures and saving pets with cancer and other
life-threatening conditions. We help save pets’ lives by providing grants to assist with the cost of life-saving
or life-enhancing emergency or specialty care for pets whose families cannot afford the full cost of treatment. Special funding may be made available to support the care of certified working dogs as well as rehabilitation
of sick or injured wildlife. Frankie’s Friends assists families who demonstrate substantial financial need and 
whose pets, with treatment, have a good prognosis for return to a good quality of life. A portion of the treat-
ment costs are also covered by the pets’ families with a requested discount from the veterinary hospital treat-ing the pet. We fund treatment only. We do not fund initial examinations, diagnostic testing, spays or neuters, euthanizations, primary or preventative care.
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Joshua Lewis Animal Cancer Foundation
P.O. Box 750486
Forest Hills, NY  11375
Website: https://www.joshualouis.org
The JLACF has two missions:
To raise money for the treatment of cancer in animals where pet owners are unable to afford the cost of therapy; 
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To raise awareness about the advances that have been made in the field of Veterinary Oncology. With your help, 
we can bridge the gap between what is financially feasible and what is medically possible. The JLACF transitioned from a being a stand alone foundation to partnering with Frankie’s Friends, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization 
dedicated to finding cures and helping pets with life-threatening illnesses, including cancer.

The Pet Fund                  
2747 14th 
Sacramento, CA  95818       
Phone: 916-443-6007
Email:  info@thepetfund.com
Website: https://www.thepetfund.com
The Pet Fund works ONLY on non-basic, non-urgent care. 
There are four categories of care:
1. Basic care (spay and neuter procedures, dental, vaccinations, etc.)
2. Non-basic, non-urgent care (cancer treatment, heart disease, etc.)
3. Urgent care (diagnostic testing, broken leg, etc.)
4. Emergency care (life-threatening injuries or illnesses)
The Pet Fund works only on non-basic, non-urgent care. This category includes medical needs such as cancer treatment, heart disease, chronic conditions, endocrine diseases, eye diseases, etc. We receive hundreds of requests daily from pet owners needing help, and we typically have a wait-list for assistance. Eligible pet owners can apply for a one-time grant which must be for already adopted animals whose medical needs match our care category and wait list time. Pet owners must reside in the United States.

BROWN DOG FOUNDATION
6500 Ambrosia Lane #1725
Carlsbad, CA  92011
Website: http://www.browndogfoundation.org/process
Brown Dog Foundation --Provides assistance for one-time life-saving medical treatments as well as for short-
term help with the cost of life-sustaining medication for dogs and cats.
The Brown Dog Process:
STEP 1: The family completes our "apply for assistance" survey online. Some answers will generate an Auto-
Denial Email that is delivered to the family's email account immediately. For those that require review by our 
Case Manager(s), a response will be emailed to the pet owner within 12 hours.
STEP 2: If the family pre-qualifies for assistance, the second step is for the family to complete our online 
Application for Assistance which requires documentation to be compiled and submitted for review against 
our guidelines. The case manager will either Qualify the Case or Deny the Case at this point. An email is gen- erated to the pet owner within 12 hours receipt of the application.
STEP 3: If the case qualifies for assistance, a Case Manager will contact the Veterinary Clinic by email request-
ing additional information. It is important for the Veterinarian to read the accompanying letter and complete the Veterinary Form entirely.
STEP 4: Once we have the family's information and the  Veterinarian's information, our Case Manager will review 
all documentation against the Guidelines approved and set forth by the National Board of Directors.
STEP 5: A Letter of Commitment or Letter of Denial is generated on Brown Dog's letterhead, signed by our Board President and delivered via email to the pet owner and Veterinarian. 

Deaf Dog Education Action Fund / Emergency Medical Support Fund 
P.O. Box 2840
Oneco, FL  34264-2840
Email: ddeaf@deafdogs.org
Website: http://www.deafdogs.org
To be used (when funding is needed and other financial support is not available) to help offset "extraordinary" medical expenses incurred by the owners/fosters of newly-placed deaf dogs.

DIABETIC CATS IN NEED 
P.O. Box 21
Minot, ME   04258-0021
Website: http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/p/our-missionactivitiespeople.html
Our Mission:
The heart of our mission is to keep diabetic cats in their original, loving homes, regardless of the income level of their caregivers. We support diabetic cats in their original, adoptive, shelter, and rescue homes; help to re-home unwanted diabetic cats; and help to educate caregivers on the appropriate treatment of diabetic cats. 
Financial Assistance for Diabetic Cats:
DCIN helps with the insulin and other diabetic supply costs of certain cats, both to help facilitate their re-homing and to help them stay in their original homes. On occasion, DCIN may help with treatment costs when cats have diabetes-related health problems that require veterinary 
Compassionate Assistance Program:
DCIN's current financial assistance program is the Compassionate Assistance Program (CAP). With this program, there is little up-front information required from the caregiver and there will be no administrative follow-up on the cat or caregiver. What the program does is provide one-time assistance with certain insulins and other supplies  (including testing supplies if the caregiver desires) to low-income caregivers. It also provides guidance to feline diabetes educational information and sites on the Internet, hoping to get the caregivers on the road to "appropriate treatment" for their cats.

The Ian Somerhalder Foundation 
Website: https://www.isfoundation.com/about-foundation
The ISF Emergency Medical Care Grant for Animals provides financial assistance to animal welfare organizat-
ions, agencies, and in some cases individual rescuers, responsible for the care of animals recovering from 
abuse, neglect or injuries suffered from a traumatic event. The purpose of this grant is to provide animal vic-
tims a second chance by alleviating their rescuers of the financial stress of treatment so they can focus on  facilitating the animal's adoption into a permanent, loving home.
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These emergency grants are given throughout the year with no application deadline dates. ISF will award up
to a maximum of $1000.00 USD per grant application. Due to the overwhelming number of animal need cases, this grant can only be offered to a select number of recipients each year and they will be awarded based on: availability of grant funds, eligibility of applicant, and medical urgency. Once submitted, receipt of your grant application will be acknowledged via email. Award decisions are able to be made within one week. When 
approved, please allow up to two weeks from the time of first contact for grant money to be awarded.
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WHO MAY APPLY?
Animal Shelter Agencies (both public and private) in the United States & Canada. Rescue groups with 501(c)(3) status operating in the Continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii & Canada. In specific cases, individuals, living 
in the United States & Canada, who have privately rescued an animal within the last three months.

K-9 Carts
7410 Sawyer Circle, Unit 3 
Port Charlotte, FL  33981
Phone: 800-578-6960
Email: info@k9carts.com
Website: https://www.k9carts.com
We have helped disabled pets in shelters and rescues with donated wheelchairs and support over the years. Donated wheelchairs are saved specifically for 501 (c) 3 rescue’s and non-for-profit rescue organizations worldwide. 


LEGAL RESOURCES FOR PET LOVERS

State Bar of Michigan
Website: https://connect.michbar.org/animallaw/home 
The Animal Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan provides education, information and analysis about issues
of concern through meetings, seminars, this site, public service programs, and publication of a newsletter. Mem- bership in the Section is open to all members of the State Bar of Michigan.

Animal Legal and Historical Center 
Michigan State University College of Law
648 N. Shaw Lane
E. Lansing, MI  48824-1300
Email: animallaw@law.msu.edu
Website: https://www.animallaw.info
On this site you will find a comprehensive repository of information about animal law, including: over 1200 full 
text cases (US, historical, and UK), over 1400 US statutes, over 60 topics and comprehensive explanations, legal  articles on a variety of animal topics and an international collection.

Joey's Legacy-Seeking Truth and Integrity in Veterinary Medicine
121 Northpoint Dr., Suite 1610
Lexington, S.C. 29072
Phone: 803-520-7566
Email: info@joeyslegacy.org 
Website: https://www.joeyslegacy.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoeysLegacyVoicesForTheVoiceless
Joey’s Legacy joins you in grieving for pet companions who have fallen victim to veterinary negligence, be it permanent injury or death. Our nationwide network of veterinary experts and animal law attorneys seeks to hold negligent practitioners responsible for their mistakes.


WEBSITE HELPS OWNERS CERTIFY DOG'S BREED

Did you spend big money on what you thought was a purebred puppy, but now you're having doubts? 
Go to www.whatsmydog.com for a DNA test for your dog.







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