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Helpful Links for Emergency Vet Bill Assistance

When a beloved pet needs urgent medical care, the financial burden can feel overwhelming. At Fund Fido, we understand how difficult it is to face a veterinary emergency without the means to pay. Our platform connects licensed veterinarians, pet owners, and donors to raise funds for verified medical treatment—but only after traditional financing has been exhausted.

Fund Fido is specifically designed for pet owners who have been denied by ScratchPay and CareCredit. If you've already applied and been turned down, you're eligible to start a campaign on our secure, vet-approved crowdfunding platform.

This page offers additional financial assistance resources for veterinary care, so you can explore every possible option.

Step One: Try These Financial Options

Before starting a campaign on Fund Fido, pet owners must apply for ScatchPay and CareCredit. If you’re denied, Fund Fido can be your next step toward getting help. Here’s where to begin:

ScratchPay

ScratchPay offers simple payment plans for veterinary bills and does not require a hard credit check. Approval decisions are typically made instantly.

Apply For Scratchpay

Care Credit

CareCredit is a credit card for health and pet care expenses, often with promotional interest-free periods. It’s accepted by many veterinary clinics across the country.

Apply For carecredit

Denied by Both Options?

If you’ve been denied by both of these options, you’re eligible to create a Fund Fido campaign in partnership with your veterinarian.

Start A fundraiser Veterinarian Sign up

How Fund Fido Works

Fund Fido is not a financial aid provider or emergency fund. Instead, it’s a vet-approved crowdfunding platform that helps pet owners raise money from their communities for real, verified medical needs.

All campaigns are created or approved by a licensed veterinarian

Donations go directly to the veterinary clinic, not the pet owner

Funds are processed within 48 hours, helping pets receive timely care

Fund Fido is designed to offer an alternative only when financing has been denied, because no pet should go without care when a community can help.

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Additional Financial Assistance Programs

Some nonprofits and grant providers offer limited financial support for pet emergencies. You may be able to access one of these options depending on your location, income, and your pet’s condition.

RedRover Relief

Provides emergency grants for life-threatening veterinary care based on financial need.

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The Pet Fund

Assists with chronic conditions or ongoing treatment needs—not emergencies.

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Brown Dog Foundation

Helps pet owners with limited income pay for treatable but urgent conditions.

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Pet Insurance Options to Prepare for the Future

To reduce financial stress in future emergencies, consider enrolling in a pet insurance plan. These companies offer coverage that can offset costs of veterinary treatment:

Trupanion

Nationwide Pet Insurance

Embrace Pet Insurance

Still have questions?

Visit our support pages to learn more about how Fund Fido works and how to get started:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Our Blog

Contact us

Please Note

Fund Fido is not a direct financial aid provider. We do not offer loans, grants, rehoming assistance, or veterinary services. This page includes links to third-party financial assistance programs and resources to help pet owners navigate options before using our crowdfunding platform.

If you’ve been denied financing and your vet has confirmed a medical need, Fund Fido may be the right next step.