How Can I Help Pets?
Support Help My Pet itself
Help My Pet is free to use and share. If you want to help keep the resource growing, see the independence, migration, outreach and development work supporter funding can make possible →
Help fund care directly
Help pet-care organizations fund treatment for animals whose caregivers cannot cover the full cost. Use “Donate directly” to open an organization’s donation page; select its name for information about the resource.
Donate Directly
- Animals Staying Alive. Emergency veterinary grants for animals facing life-threatening conditions. Grant capacity depends on donations and can vary. Donate directly →
- Animal Health Foundation / Angel Fund. Veterinary financial-assistance program associated with participating Southern California veterinarians. Donate directly →
- Anna’s Pet Care Fund. Emergency veterinary assistance considered through participating hospitals in the Indianapolis area after diagnosis and treatment planning. Donate directly →
- Banfield Foundation. Foundation with veterinary-care grant programs and a national resource directory for pet owners. Donate directly →
- Boomer’s Blissful Paws. Veterinary financial-assistance program offering grants for qualifying pets; eligibility and current availability should be confirmed before applying. Donate directly →
- Bow Wow Buddies Foundation. Dog-focused veterinary grant program, up to $1,500 per grant. Donate directly →
- Brooke Davis Angel Fund. One-time veterinary assistance for qualifying non-routine care. Specialty oncology can qualify; application requires veterinary documentation and an itemized estimate. Donate directly →
- C.A.R.E.4Paws. Central Coast pet-care organization with financial-assistance resources and referral information. Donate directly →
Support a pet through merchandise
Minty Tees offers fundraisers featuring someone’s cat, dog or other pet. Each hosted page can combine merchandise, an optional GoFundMe, social links and updates. Selling prices and organizer earnings are agreed before launch, with printing and shipping handled by Minty Tees. See how pet merchandise fundraising works and its current availability. Inquiries are open. Campaigns are set up individually, and sales or a funding amount are not guaranteed.
Support Rescue Dogs And Community Fundraising
15/10 Foundation
Medical sponsorship for rescue dogs through nonprofit partners, plus a partner Clinic Fund. No direct grants to individuals for personally owned dogs. Rescues, prospective adopters and donors have different next steps. Check eligibility and ways to help →
WeRateDogs
Fundraising guidance and community support for dog-related causes. Campaign promotion and donations are not guaranteed; the current campaign-submission route is awaiting clarification. Read the guidance and limits →
Other Ways to Help
- Share a resource with someone who may need it.
- Suggest a resource or report an outdated listing.
- Learn about fundraising merchandise for a pet or another cause.
Help someone tell their story and ask for support
Share our free pet-care GoFundMe guide for a story template, budget guidance and a first-week promotion plan. You can also help by adapting a sharing message with the organizer's permission.