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.
Service Dogs for Veterans
by Dogs For Our Brave (DFOB)
Veteran Assistance |Description: Dogs For Our Brave provides service/companion dogs at no cost to service members who have suffered catastrophic injuries, such as loss of limbs while in service to our country. We train our dogs to work specifically for the veteran partner we think will be a good match. This program provides: – Professionally trained service dogs – Dog training, food, equipment, and veterinary care wherever possible No service member is ever charged. All costs are covered by the program. Once your Introduction Form is received, DFOB will review it... Full Details >>
Availability Hours:
Sunday: ClosedMonday: 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Thursday: 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Friday: 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Saturday: Closed
Military Deployment Pet Foster Home Program
by Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pet
Temporary Foster Care |Description: Guardian Angels Soldier Pet Foster Home program assist military service members deploying to harm’s way including combat, peace-keeping, and humanitarian mission. Services provided: – Volunteer foster home for pet The program’s foster terms can average between 2 months – 12 months depending on the actual situation. We do not charge a fee for providing this service or any other service provided by the organization. However, the military/veteran legal pet owner is usually responsible for any and all pet care related... Full Details >>
Availability Hours:
Sunday: ClosedMonday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
Friday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
Saturday: Closed
Veterans Service Dog Support Services
by Feed the Dog, Inc.
Food & Supplies | Veteran Assistance | Veterinary Care |Description: Our Service Dog Support program helps relieve the financial costs of dog ownership for veterans, while enhancing the quality and longevity of service to the owner by providing them with the best products and services available for the lifetime of the dog at no cost. Services provided: – Premium dog food and products – Veterinary care – Grooming services – Supplemental training – Service dog specific equipment – Canine insurance – Dog walking services – Supplies – General expenses... Full Details >>
Availability Hours:
Sunday: ClosedMonday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Military Pet Fostering Network
by Dogs on Deployment
Temporary Foster Care |Description: Dogs on Deployment provides vital assistance to military pet owners while they serve our country with honor, courage and commitment. Military members nation-wide confront a multitude of problems during their careers and the last thing they need to worry about is their pet’s care during their service commitments. Service for military members: -online network to search for volunteers who are willing to board their pets during service commitments Dogs on Deployment aids pets of all types that belong to active duty, reservists, guard,... Full Details >>
Availability Hours:
Sunday: ClosedMonday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Saturday: Closed
Domestic Violence Safe Escape Grants
by RedRover
Shelter & Boarding |Description: RedRover offers financial assistance for victims of domestic violence and their pets through our Safe Escape grant program. The goal of the program is to help families with pets safely escape domestic violence together. Funding is mainly provided to help with the cost of temporary pet boarding while a client is in a domestic violence shelter, though other costs, like urgent veterinary care, can be considered. Grant applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Grants are awarded based upon several factors, including: urgency, financial... Full Details >>
Availability Hours:
Sunday: ClosedMonday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST
Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST
Saturday: Closed
Emergency Veterinary Care
by Feeding Pets of the Homeless
Financial Assistance | Veterinary Care |Description: Feeding Pets of the Homeless provides financial assistance directly to veterinarians for pre-approved emergency veterinary care for pets whose owner is experiencing homelessness. Services: – Emergency vet care The initial interview is conducted by a Case Manager who determines eligibility basis on agency criteria. All treatment is pre-authorized and payable directly to licensed veterinarians. Treatment always includes updating of vaccinations at no cost. Examples of the need for emergency treatment include: parvo; swallowing of foreign... Full Details >>
Availability Hours:
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
Urgent Care Grant
by RedRover
Financial Assistance | Veterinary Care |Description: RedRover provides financial assistance, resources and emotional support to pet guardians struggling with economic hardship when pets are in life-threatening situations. RedRover Relief Urgent Care grants provide: – Financial assistance grants so pet caregivers can care for animals who need urgent veterinary care – An easy online application and quick approval process – Resources for pet caregivers struggling with economic hardship – Resources for victims of domestic violence The typical grant is $150 to $200, and is... Full Details >>
Availability Hours:
Sunday: ClosedMonday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST
Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST
Saturday: Closed
In Home Care for Seniors
by Elder Love USA
Senior Assistance |Description: Elder Love USA, Inc. helps older adults and their families by assisting with day-to-day activities such as housekeeping, bathing, transportation, cooking, pet care and more. We are a new and innovative solution that focuses primarily on helping those older adults who worked hard their whole life, landed in the middle class, and thereby do not qualify for help from the county. This program provides: – Housekeeping Services – Shopping Services – Pet Care We provide in-home caregiving at a lower rate than most other companies.... Full Details >>
Availability Hours:
Sunday: ClosedMonday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Saturday: Closed
Prescription Assistance
by America's Pharmacy
Financial Assistance | Prescriptions & Vaccines |Description: America’s Pharmacy Prescription Assistance helps you lower your family’s health care costs, and save at the pharmacy counter. One card can be used by an entire household – even for pets. Services include: – Discounted prescriptions There are no terms or costs associated with being a cardholder. Just present your card when filling your next prescription medication, and your pharmacist will let you know how much you can save. Many medications prescribed for pets are the very same ones taken by people and can be filled at... Full Details >>
Availability Hours:
Sunday: ClosedMonday: 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Tuesday: 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Wednesday: 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Thursday: 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Friday: 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Saturday: Closed
Emergency Medical Assistance
by Actors and Others for Animals
Financial Assistance | Veterinary Care |Description: Actors and Others for Animals provides financial assistance for veterinary procedures (excluding routine care) enabling guardians to care for and keep their companions. This program provides: – Financial assistance for emergency medial care for pets Those seeking help must fill out an online application. The level of assistance provided depends upon a number of factors including the type of illness or injury, the course of action needed and the funds available at the time of the request; at no time is the cost of the entire procedure... Full Details >>
Availability Hours:
Sunday: ClosedMonday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PST
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PST
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PST
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PST
Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PST
Saturday: Closed
