Resources
DISCLAIMER: These are referrals ONLY and we are not making any recommendations
DISCLAIMER: These are referrals ONLY and we are not making any recommendations
This guide offers plenty of valuable information such as:
Do you need assistance with keeping your pet?
Contact The ASPCA: (844) 533-7738
The ASPCA safety net programs provide alternatives to pet parents who may otherwise surrender their pets to animal shelters.
Areas of focus for safety net programs vary, ranging from pet food banks to financial assistance for veterinary bills to temporary housing for animals.
Here are a few methods employed by safety net programs to help keep pets in their homes:
The inclusion of a service, organization or program in this listing is NOT an endorsement or recommendation. We have no affiliation with any of the organizations or programs listed. We strongly suggest you evaluate each group and review carefully their policies and requirements before applying. Please also note that some of these programs require that the request be made prior to the animal being treated, and that most programs are limited in the amount they can grant for a specific request. Generally, grants are between $25 – 500, so it’s important to check with several sources and to also try to raise funds yourself.
Care Credit personal line of credit for healthcare treatments and procedures for your entire family, including your pets.
www.carecredit.com
Free Animal Doctor helps owners and rescue groups get funding for their pets medical treatment.
www.freeanimaldoctor.org
In Memory of Magic (IMOM) is dedicated to insuring that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because his or her caretaker is financially challenged. Request must be made before animal is treated.
www.imom.org | Phone: 866-230-2164
RedRover Relief (formerly LifeLine Grants) The RedRover Relief program provides funding to Good Samaritans, animal rescuers and pet owners to help them care for animals in life-threatening situations.
www.redrover.org | Phone: 916-429-2457
Ozzy Foundation helps pet guardians with the financial costs of veterinarian bills and provides a supportive place for those caring for a chronically-ill pet.
ozzyfoundation.org
Angels 4 Animals working together with vet clinics and owners Angels 4 Animals Guardian Angel Program helps pet owners with financial assistance for a sick or injured pet.
www.angels4animals.org/programs.html | Phone: 916-941-9119
Brown Dog Foundation dedicated to helping families who find themselves in a temporary financial crisis at the same time their pet requires life-saving treatment or life-sustaining medications.
www.browndogfoundation.org/home
Canine Cancer Awareness provides assistance with veterinary care for dogs with cancer whose families are financially unable to provide treatment.
caninecancerawareness.org/
Muffin Diabetic Pets Association assists pets with diabetes.
http://www.petdiabetes.net/fund/
The Mosby Foundation assists in the care of critically sick, injured, abused and neglected dogs through financial support and public education.
http://www.themosbyfoundation.org/who.html
Magic Bullet Fund (Cancer) helps people who have made room in their homes and hearts for a canine companion, but do not have the financial resources to provide cancer treatment.
www.themagicbulletfund.org/
Help-A-Pet is a nonprofit organization which provides financial assistance for the medical care of pets whose owners are unable to afford the expense.
www.help-a-pet.org | Phone: 630-986-9504
Riley Rolph Animal Rescue Foundation provides financial assistance to existing, reputable animal rescues and raises awareness for animal welfare through its information resource network.
www.rileysrescue.org
The Pet Fund May not be able to approve emergency care funding prior to treatment, due to time delay in processing requests.
thepetfund.com | Phone: 916-443-6007
Labrador Harbor provides financial assistance for owners and rescue organizations caring for Labrador Retrievers in need of non-routine veterinary care.
http://www.labradorharbor.org/guidelines.html
Actors and Others for Animals is a Southern California community-based organization serving the greater Los Angeles area. Among other services, the organization provides financial assistance for emergency medical procedures for those of limited income.
www.actorsandothers.com/emergencyhelp.html | Phone: 818-897-8760
Animal Rescue Foundation of Dana Point (ARF) (services may be limited to spay/neuter assistance)
www.petprojectfoundation.org | Phone: 949-240-2899
Four Legged Friends Foundation’s Sunny Day Fund provides veterinary assistance for low income people in Los Angeles.
http://www.flff.org/sunnyday.html | Phone: 310-441-2888
Mercy Crusade Spay & Neuter Clinic of Ventura County is dedicated to ending pet overpopulation.
dogcatfix.com | Phone: 818-597-2926 or 805-278-4433
Pet Assistance Foundation
petassistancefoundation.org | Phone: 877-772-9738
Holiday Humane Society (private hospital, offers some of the lowest cost services in LA, covers basic procedures only)
Phone: 818-765-8196
Pet Orphans of Southern California – program for individual rescuers, helps primarily with spay/neuter, vaccinations, adoption events. Also has “Good Samaritan Fund,” to assist with medical emergencies, as funds are available.
www.petorphans.org | Phone: 818-901-0190
The Sam Simon Foundation provides low cost or free non-orthopedic surgeries to low income residents of Los Angeles.
www.samsimonfoundation.com/surgeryClinic.asp | Phone: 1-888-364-7729
Voice for the Animals Foundation Helping Friends Program helps seniors, people with disabilities, terminal illnesses or fixed incomes take care of their pets.
www.vftafoundation.org/ | Phone: 310-392-5153
Labrador Lifeline Aids purebred Labrador Retrievers in need of urgent medical care, or other assistance in order to live a full and productive life.
www.labradorlifeline.org
LabMed helps rescued Labradors in need of medical attention.
www.labmed.org (Rescue Only)
HandicappedPets.com
www.handicappedpets.com
Peter Zippi Memorial Fund provides assistance for spaying or neutering of domestic and feral cats, dogs and other animals.
www.peterzippifund.org/spay-neuter
Paws/LA provides services to assist low-income seniors and people disabled by a life-threatening illness to help them keep and care for their pets.
www.pawsla.org
Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance provides financial assistance to cat and kitten guardians who are unable to afford veterinary services in life-threatening situations.
www.fveap.org
Sue Freeman’s Guide to Rescue Cats website contains a list of pet financial-assistance resources in Los Angeles and the surrounding area.
www.rescueguide.com/aid.html
Please use this map to help find a spay/neuter clinic or veterinary hospital near you.
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Actors & Others for Animals
818-755-6045 or 818-755-6323
www.actorsandothers.com
Amanda Foundation
888-FIX-PETT (888-349-7388)
www.amandafoundation.org
Animal Urgent Care Vet
866-AUC-4Pets
www.animalurgentcare.vet
Urgent vet care in Burbank that is open from noon-10pm without appointment.
ASPCA Safety Net
844-533-7738
www.aspca.org
Emergency assistance with vet bills, pet food banks, vet clinics, temporary housing, etc.
Best Friends Pet Adoption and Spay/Neuter Center
818-643-3989
www.bestfriends.org/la
Free low-cost spay/neuter (cost of surgery is dependent on applicant’s income)
County of Los Angeles Animal Services
562-345-0321
www.animalcare.lacounty.gov
Spay/neuter vouchers to qualifying residents of the County of LA
Downtown Dog Rescue
213-403-0129
http://downtowndogrescue.org
Low-cost spay/neuter & medical, adoption, pet supplies, grooming, financial aid, housing that accepts pets, etc.
FixNation
818-524-2287
www.fixnation.org
Free spay/neuter for feral cats and low-cost spay/neuter for tame cats
The HSUS Pets For Life Program
1-888-837-3193
www.humanesociety.org/petsforlife
Offering free veterinary care and dog training in under-served communities in Los Angeles
90031 – Lincoln Heights
90032 – El Sereno
90033 – Boyle Heights
90063 – City Terrace
90022 – East LA (unincorporated)
90023 – East LA (unincorporated)
Los Angeles Animal Services
213-482-9532
www.laanimalservices.org
Spay/Neuter vouchers for pets qualifying residents in the city of LA
Lucy Pet Foundation
855-499-LUCY (888-499-5829)
www.lucypetfoundation.org
Provides spay/neuter, vaccines and microchipping in a mobile unit
Pet Assistance Foundation
877-SPAY-PET (877-772-9738)
www.petassistancefoundation.org
12 branches assisting people with low-cost spay/neuter
Riley’s Rescue
805-490-9922
www.rileysrescue.org
Mobile Clinic – FREE sterilizations in Oxnard, CA
Sam Simon Foundation
888-DOG-SPAY (888-364-7729)
www.ssfmobileclinic.org
Free spay/neuter & other services for pets belonging to families who earn less than $40,000 per year
SNP LA
310-574-5555
www.snpla.org
Low-cost spay/neuter in Downey, Pico Rivera & Van Nuys; additional services in Pico Rivera
Spay-4-LA
1-888-SPAY-4-LA (772-9452)
www.1888spay4la.org
Spay & neuter service for cats and dogs.
Spay California
866-PET-SPAY (866-738-7729)
www.spayCalifornia.org (for CA referrals)
www.spayusa.org (for nation-wide referrals)
A state-wide referral network/database to connect people throughout the State of California with participating programs and veterinarians offering low cost spay/neuter services
Whether you’ve lost a pet, are looking to adopt a new animal friend, or hoping to give time back as a volunteer, Los Angeles area shelters are a great place to start.
1.) East Valley– 14409 Vanowen St, Van Nuys CA 91405
2.) Harbor Area– 735 Battery St. San Pedro 90731
3.) West LA– 11361 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025
4.) North Central– 3201 Lacy St. Los Angeles 90031
5.) South Central– 1850 W 60th St, Los Angeles, CA 90047
6.) West Valley– 20655 Plummer St. Chatsworth 91311
1.) Agoura Hills– 29525 Agoura Rd. Agoura 91301
2.) Baldwin Park– 4275 N. Elton Baldwin Park 91706
3.) Carson– 216 W. Victoria St. Gardena 90248
4.) Castaic– 31044 N. Charlie Cyn Rd. Castaic 91384
5.) Downey– 11258 S. Garfield Ave. Downey 90242
6.) Lancaster– 5210 W. Ave. I Lancaster 93536
OTHER LOCAL SHELTERS:
Burbank Animal Shelter
1150 N. Victory Place Burbank, CA 91502
Camarillo Animal Shelter
600 Aviation Drive Camarillo, CA 93010
Glendale Humane Society
717 W. Ivy Street, Glendale, CA 91204
NKLA Pet Adoption Center
1845 Pontius Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90025
Orange County Animal Care
561 The City Drive South Orange, CA. 92868
Pasadena Humane Society
361 S. Raymond Ave. Pasadena, CA 91105
SEAACA
9777 Seaaca Street Downey, CA 90241
SPCA-LA
7700 East Spring Street Long Beach, CA 90815
12910 Yukon Avenue Hawthorne, CA 90250
ADOPTION WEBSITES AND SHELTER SEARCH SITES: