What are Pet Support Services?
Pet owners can access pet support services, including housing, medical and behavioral support, as well as food and supplies, to help keep the human-animal family together. Pet support services provide help for caregivers facing hardships with the goal of keeping families together, even in tough times. Support may include, but is not limited to: telephone response and advice, medical support for owned pets, food and supplies, fence building and pet shelter provision, behavior support, vaccines and microchips, free and low-cost spay and neuter, crisis and emergency boarding, owned pet fostering, and pet deposits and advocacy for apartment dwellers.
What problem does Pet Support solve?
Some of the most common reasons animals are surrendered to shelters include issues with housing, lack of access to affordable veterinary care, and the need for behavioral support. Other reasons include financial strain making it difficult to access pet food and supplies, fencing demands, and a variety of human-related factors such as allergies, divorce, and illness. By providing as many resources and services as possible, animal welfare organizations can work toward reducing the barriers to keeping pets and people together.
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If you know of an Animal Support Service/Program not currently listed, or are an Animal Welfare Organization that provides an assistance program pertaining to keeping pets and their people together please Contact Us or email OC Shelter Pets at info@ocshelterpets.com.
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Veterinary Care |Description: Veterinary care is expensive, and can be hard to access—leading to pets going without needed treatments, and being given up to shelters by their families, who believe this is the only way for a loved pet to get the care they need. The Open Door Veterinary Collective is working to change that. This nonprofit, founded in 2021, is developing a business model for nonprofit, for-profit, and government veterinary clinics that prioritizes access to care, and increased revenue. Open Door sees major upsides for shelters and the communities they... Full Details >>
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Emergency Sheltering (Anaheim)
by La Mesa Emergency Shelter
Shelter & Boarding |Description: Provides emergency shelter to single men, women, couples with or without children with ties to the city Anaheim. Case managers, housing navigators, and counselors available on-site. Clients without personal vehicles must take the shuttle to and from the shelter. Parking spots will be provided to those with street-legal vehicles. Bikes must be stowed on the provided bike racks on the shuttle. Location: across from the county run Bridges at Kraemer Place shelter. Shelter for men and women. 52 beds for women 30 beds for men. Pet friendly... Full Details >>
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Sunday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM PSTMonday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM PST
Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM PST
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM PST
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM PST
Friday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM PST
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM PST
Veterinary Clinic
by Leave No Paws Behind
Financial Assistance | Veterinary Care |Description: At the Leave No Paws Behind Low Cost Veterinary Clinic, we believe in providing the best, highest quality veterinary care at the lowest possible cost. We think everyone should be able to afford great quality care for their pets. We understand how much our clients love their pets, and don’t want anyone to have to choose between caring for their pets or another major life expense. We come to this understanding from running a sick/senior/hospice animal rescue in Southern California. We offer a full array of vaccines, provided based on your... Full Details >>
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Sunday: ClosedMonday: Closed
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM PST
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM PST
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM PST
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM PST
Saturday: Closed
Emergency Sheltering (Tustin)
by Tustin Temporary Emergency Shelter
Shelter & Boarding |Description: The Tustin Temporary Emergency Shelter (TTES), is a partnership between the City of Tustin, Tustin Police Department, and Temporary Shelter Inc. TTES provides safe and dignified shelter to homeless men, women, and children who have a link to the City of Tustin. Utilizing the 12 Core Functions, Tustin Temporary Emergency Shelter receives, shelters, provides services, and offers referrals to the next level of care to guests at the shelter in an appropriate and individualized manner with a view to their future... Full Details >>
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Sunday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM PSTMonday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Friday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM PST
Food and Supplies
by The Pet Food Bank
Food & Supplies |Description: The Pet Food Bank is the “largest national supplier” of donated pet food for no kill animal rescue organizations. Since 1997, we have been there every day to support the many homeless animals. Our reach knows no borders. We are national and international, we have rescues we service in every state and Mexico. No animal should go hungry! The average animal rescue goes through 4,000 to 6,000 pounds of food a month. Food is the largest expense. That is why we are here…to help with the burden of feeding the animals. Without The... Full Details >>
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Sunday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM PSTMonday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Friday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM PST
Safe Haven For Pets
by H.E.A.R.T.
Homeless Assistance | Shelter & Boarding | Spay / Neuter | Temporary Foster Care | Veterinary Care |Description: HEART’s “SAFE HAVEN FOR PETS & PACKS PROGRAM” is exclusively offered to homeless pet owners in Orange County, California, who meet certain criteria. We thank PetSmart Charities and the Mary Jo & Hank Greenberg Animal Welfare Foundation for their contributions in making this program a huge success. The purpose of this program is to keep pets and their owners united, safe, and healthy during their transition from homelessness to being housed and to assist pet owners in keeping their pets with them while in... Full Details >>
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Sunday: CLOSEDMonday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Friday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Saturday: CLOSED
Animal Rescue Fund
by Orange County Animal Allies
Financial Assistance | Veterinary Care |Description: Our ARF (Animal Rescue Fund) has limited funds available to help low-income pet owners with vet bill. Please see our Emergency Vet Care assistance page for more information or to see if you may qualify for medical financial assistance. You will need to secure several contributions from additional organizations. Please know that each organization has its own application process. Many require financial documents to verify financial hardship. Most assistance groups do not reimburse you or make a pledge if the veterinary care has already been... Full Details >>
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Sunday: CLOSEDMonday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Friday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Saturday: CLOSED
Assistance Dog Allowance Program
by California Department of Social Services
Disabled Assistance | Financial Assistance |Description: Who is it for? The Assistance Dog Special Allowance (ADSA) program provides a monthly payment of $50 to eligible persons who use a guide, signal, or service dog to help them with their disability-related needs. The allowance is to help pay the costs of food, grooming, and health care for the dog. Factsheet, (Large Print), Factsheet – Spanish How to Apply: If you are a resident of California, receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI),State Supplementary Payment (SSP), In-Home Support Services (IHSS), or Cash Assistance Program for... Full Details >>
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Sunday: CLOSEDMonday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Friday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Saturday: CLOSED
Emergency Animal Relief Fund
by Humane Society of the United States
Shelter & Boarding |Description: The Emergency Animal Relief Fund is a continuing, dedicated fund that enables the Humane Society of the United States to help animals impacted by natural disasters or otherwise in need of urgent rescue. The fund, previously called the Emergency Animal Rescue Fund, supports our rescue and relief efforts for past, present and future emergencies such as hurricanes, floods, wildfires, earthquakes, animal fighting cases, large-scale cruelty situations and puppy mills. Emergency preparation and response-related activities that donations support... Full Details >>
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Sunday: CLOSEDMonday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Friday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM PST
Saturday: CLOSED
Helping Friends Veterinary Support
by Voice For the Animals Foundation
Disabled Assistance | Financial Assistance | Homeless Assistance | Veteran Assistance | Veterinary Care |Description: The Helping Friends program gives seniors, people with disabilities, terminal illnesses, and individuals on fixed incomes in Southern California the extra support they need to care for their animals, who often are their only companions. Our deepest appreciation goes to the individual donors whose generous support makes this program possible. If you need assistance from the Helping Friends program, call our Hotline at 310-392-5153 or email us at info@vftafoundation.org Voice For The Animals Foundation is devoted to creating respect and empathy... Full Details >>
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Sunday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PSTMonday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Friday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
