Financial Resources
for Navigating Canine Cancer
We know
this can feel overwhelming.
We understand how quickly treatment costs can add up. While we may not be able to provide financial assistance directly, we want to help guide you to resources that may offer support.
Financial
Assistance
These organizations may offer financial assistance for veterinary care, subject to their criteria, availability, and application processes
Provides financial assistance for non-basic, non-emergency veterinary care, including grants for cancer treatment.
Provides financial assistance for urgent veterinary care to families facing financial hardship across the United States.
Works through a network of specialty and emergency veterinary clinics to provide financial assistance directly to the practice.
Provides urgent-care grants to pet owners facing financial hardship.
Provides support and grants for pets diagnosed with cancer.
Provides grants to dogs with cancer whose families demonstrate financial need.
Provides financial assistance to families with pets diagnosed with cancer, primarily in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.
Payment
Options
Programs may change their eligibility requirements, funding availability, or application process over time. We've done our best to keep this guide up to date, but we encourage you to visit each organization's website for the latest
Crowdsourcing
For those who feel comfortable, personal fundraising may be another way to seek support during difficult times. Participation in crowdfunding platforms is voluntary and subject to each platform's terms, policies, and practices.
An online fundraising platform that enables individuals to raise money for personal needs, including veterinary expenses. Many pet owners use it to share their story and receive support from friends, family, and the community during difficult times.
A platform dedicated to pet medical fundraising. Unlike general crowdfunding platforms, Waggle pays veterinary clinics directly.
Clinical Trials
The National Cancer Institute lists open trials at participating veterinary schools
Sometimes lists some veterinary trials alongside human studies.
Your veterinary oncologist
Provides a list of clinical trials
Ask whether they know of any current clinical trials your dog may qualify for.
Payment
Options
These services may offer ways to manage veterinary expenses. Be sure to confirm that your veterinarian's office accepts them as payment. Availability, terms, and approval are determined solely by the provider.
CareCredit is a healthcare credit card accepted by many veterinary practices.
A payment plan designed specifically for medical and veterinary expenses. It lets you spread costs into smaller payments over time, with a simple application process and no hidden fees. Scratch pay is not a credit card and can be a flexible option for those needing immediate financial support for their pet's care.