Keeping pets and those who love them together is our mission. This medical and safety-net program provides critical resources to prevent pets from being surrendered to shelters or euthanized due to financial reasons. Upon approval, medical costs will be covered up to $500.
Manatee, Sarasota, or Charlotte County residents who, without intervention, would be forced to surrender their pet(s) due to a financial or personal crisis may qualify.
Since 2018, we have funded over $300,000 in medical care, both critical and minor cases, and provided many safety-net resources to help hundreds of pets and pet owners in need. See stories of pets we've helped (on our Lost Pet Services site). Recipients of Giving
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Routine Veterinary Care
Vaccinations, heartworm and other routine tests or services if an owner is unable to afford them because of financial hardship.
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Sick Pet Veterinary Care
Ear, skin and mouth infections, etc.
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Emergency Boarding/Foster Care
Pet owners facing unexpected life-changing crises, sickness, hospital stays, or homelessness in need of temporary boarding.
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Medical Foster Care
PAWs Project recipients in need of aftercare an owner is unable to provide, may qualify.
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Pet Food & Supplies
Pet food assistance and supplies such as litter, collars, leashes, gates, crates, beds, etc. may be provided.
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Behavioral Training
Owners wanting to surrender due to bad behavior may qualify for short-term training.
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Microchipping & Free Registration
Microchips are provided in collaboration with ARC & the Humane Society of Manatee County. Pet must be spayed or neutered. Free registration is available if pet is previously chipped and not registered.
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Pet Deposit Assistance / Shelter Impound Fees
Owned pets whose owners cannot afford to pay deposit/intake fees. Pets must be spayed or neutered.
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End of Life Services
For pets whose owners are unable to afford this service for a sick or elderly pet.
Requirements for Assistance
Requests require an application and review before a determination can be made. Needs are determined on a case-by-case basis.
All pets receiving assistance must be spayed or neutered or consent to have this procedure done. No exceptions, unless deemed medically dangerous by veterinarian.
