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 There are few organizations that help low income families to pay for high veterinarian bills when emergencies arise that can wipe out funds needed for food, and rent. Not all families can afford to have pets but it is difficult at best to keep a dog or cat these days if pet care is out of reach for a family. 

The benefits of having a pet would not be available to children and a family who would love to care for animals. An organization called RIVMA Companion Animal Foundation has an aim which is to help low-income families, the elderly, and individuals to keep vet bills low or at no cost in Rhode Island.  They exist through generous support of donations and gifts from the public which are totally tax deductible. 

Companion Animal Foundation

 The Human Society of the United States: The Human Society of the United States for many years has been championing the cause of pet abuse; puppy mills, disaster rescues, and helping stray animals find homes. In these tough economic times as families struggle to pay bills, and with high prices for food, heat and shelter animals will be abandoned as a result of home foreclosures.  Many people leave their pets in abandoned homes due to the mortgage crisis and move away. A new Grant Program by the Human Society of the United States is being launched to keep pets and families together. If you can make a donation to the Human Society to keep this program funded Please help by doing that here today: 

Human Society Grant Program

 Angels4 Animals Guardian Angels for Animals:  This organization and I have to agree with their motto that the way a society treats its animals and the less fortunate is a reflection of that society’s worth and compassion. The numbers are staggering in that 117,000 pets are put to sleep each week in America due to financial hardship, and the inability to pay for emergency care for a dog or cat.Here is where Pet insurance companies could make a difference for low income families and lower their rates for coverage’s for emergency care and accidents. A family should not have to choose between paying a veterinarian bill and having a pet put to sleep.  Angels4Animals is a non-profit organization that rely on donations from the public and who work with a network of veterinarian clinics across the United States.  

Angels4Animals

 If you are facing financial hardships please get in touch with your local Human Society or Angels4Animals or speak to your veterinarian who should know of organizations that could help you with the vet bill.    Written by:  Teri Salvador  

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