Pet Financial Assistance & Community Support Resources

Helping Families Care for the Pets They Love

At Rialto Animal Hospital, we understand that caring for a beloved pet can sometimes become financially overwhelming — especially during emergencies, unexpected illnesses, surgeries, or ongoing medical treatment.

Because pets are family, we want our clients and community members to know they are not alone. While we cannot guarantee funding or approval through outside organizations, we hope the resources below may help connect pet owners with financial assistance programs, charitable foundations, grants, payment support options, and local community resources that may help pets receive the care they need.

Every organization has its own eligibility requirements, funding limitations, approval timelines, and application process. We encourage pet owners to contact organizations directly for the most current information.

Local & Southern California Financial Assistance Resources

Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley

The Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley offers low-cost spay/neuter programs and limited financial assistance programs for qualifying pet owners.

Helpful Links

• Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley: https://hssbv.org/
• Financial Assistance Programs: https://hssbv.org/financial-assistance/

San Bernardino County Animal Care

San Bernardino County Animal Care offers assistance programs for qualifying residents, including spay/neuter vouchers, free adoption initiatives, and periodic free or reduced-cost pet wellness and sterilization events.

Helpful Links

• San Bernardino County Animal Care: https://animalcare.sbcounty.gov/
• Animal Sterilization Assistance Program (ASAP): https://animalcare.sbcounty.gov/animal-sterilization-assistance-program/

Lange Foundation

The Lange Foundation provides financial assistance resources for pet owners in Southern California, including support related to medical care, spay/neuter assistance, pet supplies, and programs designed to help prevent pets from being surrendered due to financial hardship.

Helpful Links

• Lange Foundation: https://langefoundation.org/
• Financial Assistance Resources: https://langefoundation.org/financial-assistance/
• San Bernardino Intervention Program: https://langefoundation.org/san-bernardino-intervention-program/

Actors and Others for Animals

Actors and Others for Animals provides emergency veterinary financial assistance for qualifying Southern California pet owners.

Helpful Links

• Actors and Others for Animals: https://www.actorsandothers.com/

Animal Health Foundation

The Animal Health Foundation offers Angel Fund assistance through participating Southern California veterinary hospitals to help qualifying pets receive medical treatment during financial hardship.

Helpful Links

• Animal Health Foundation: https://www.animalhealthfoundation.org/
• Financial Assistance Information: https://www.animalhealthfoundation.org/financial-assistance/

Financial Assistance for Veterinary Care

Pet Assistance Foundation

Pet Assistance Foundation helps pet owners locate financial assistance programs, spay/neuter resources, and support services that help keep pets in loving homes during times of hardship.

Helpful Links

• Pet Assistance Foundation: https://www.petassistancefoundation.org/

The Pet Fund

The Pet Fund is a nonprofit organization that helps pet owners throughout the United States with veterinary expenses for non-basic, non-urgent medical care. Assistance may be available for chronic conditions, heart disease, cancer treatment, endocrine disease, and other qualifying medical concerns.

Helpful Links

• The Pet Fund: https://www.thepetfund.com/
• Pet Owner Information: https://www.thepetfund.com/for-pet-owners
• Application Information: https://www.thepetfund.com/for-pet-owners/the-pet-fund-application

Humane World for Animals

(Formerly The Humane Society of the United States)

Humane World for Animals provides nationwide resources for pet owners who may be struggling with veterinary costs, pet food expenses, housing challenges, or temporary financial hardship.

Helpful Links

• Humane World for Animals: https://www.humaneworld.org/en
• Having Trouble Affording Your Pet?: https://www.humaneworld.org/en/resources/having-trouble-affording-your-pet

RedRover Relief Grants

RedRover Relief provides financial assistance grants and emergency resources to help pet owners and rescuers obtain urgent veterinary care for animals in need.

RedRover also offers support resources for:

• Families facing economic hardship
• Emergency situations
• Victims of domestic violence needing help caring for pets
• Temporary crisis situations involving pets

Helpful Links

• RedRover Relief: https://redrover.org/relief/
• Additional Financial Assistance Resources: https://redrover.org/additional-resources/
• Resources for Domestic Violence Survivors with Pets: https://redrover.org/relief-dv/

Brown Dog Foundation

Brown Dog Foundation is a nonprofit organization that helps families whose pets have a treatable medical condition but whose owners cannot afford the full cost of care.

Their mission focuses on helping pets that are likely to recover with proper medical treatment and support.

Helpful Links

• Brown Dog Foundation: https://www.browndogfoundation.org/
• Apply for Assistance: https://www.browndogfoundation.org/apply-for-assistance/

The Onyx & Breezy Foundation

The Onyx & Breezy Foundation provides support and funding for a wide range of animal welfare initiatives, including:

• Medical hardship assistance for pets
• Rescue and shelter support
• Spay and neuter programs
• Food, medications, and supplies
• Disaster relief efforts
• Cancer research
• Support for military and police canines
• Equipment for veterinary and rescue facilities

Helpful Links

• The Onyx & Breezy Foundation: https://www.onyxandbreezy.org/
• Programs & Assistance: https://www.onyxandbreezy.org/programs/

Cancer-Specific Financial Assistance

Magic Bullet Fund Resources

The Magic Bullet Fund previously helped families pay for cancer treatment for dogs and cats. While the organization is no longer accepting new financial assistance applications, their website still provides a valuable list of alternative organizations and cancer-related financial assistance resources for pet owners.

Helpful Links

• Magic Bullet Fund Resources: https://themagicbulletfund.org/resources/
• Other Financial Assistance Organizations: https://themagicbulletfund.org/otherorgs/

Payment & Financing Options

Many pet owners also explore financing or reimbursement options to help manage veterinary expenses.

CareCredit

CareCredit is a healthcare financing option that may help qualifying clients spread veterinary costs over time.

Helpful Link

• https://www.carecredit.com/

Scratchpay

Scratchpay offers veterinary payment plans with simple application options and no deferred interest plans.

Helpful Link

• https://scratchpay.com/

Pet Insurance

Many pet insurance companies may reimburse a portion of covered veterinary expenses depending on the policy, deductible, and treatment type.

We encourage pet owners to contact their insurance provider directly for coverage details.

Community Support Through Rialto Animal Hospital

Penny’s Fund

Helping Pets in Need Receive Medical Care

Penny’s Fund was founded in May 2000 by Genevieve and Mildred Fawley after they made a generous donation in honor of their beloved Penny.

Their gift created something truly meaningful: a fund designed to help pets in desperate need of medical care. Since its beginning, Penny’s Fund has helped provide care for many pets in our community who may not otherwise have had access to the medical support they needed.

Every donation to Penny’s Fund helps support veterinary care for pets who are less fortunate and facing urgent or significant medical needs.

How to Donate to Penny’s Fund

Donations may be made through PayPal using:

RialtoAnimalHospital@gmail.com

Please include a note stating that the donation is intended for Penny’s Fund.

Helpful Link

• PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/home

Donate Toward a Friend’s or Rescue Pet’s Medical Care

Sometimes the best way to support someone you care about is by helping with their pet’s veterinary expenses.

Rialto Animal Hospital offers a safe and convenient way to send funds directly to the hospital through PayPal so donations can be applied toward a specific pet’s medical care.

How to Send a Donation Through PayPal

1. Visit PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/home
2. Select “Send Money”
3. Enter RialtoAnimalHospital@gmail.com
4. Enter the donation amount
5. Choose “Friends or Family” when available
6. Include the following information in the note section:
   • Owner’s name
   • Pet’s name
   • Who the donation is intended for
   • Your name
7. Submit payment

If you have any questions, please contact our hospital.

Free Shelter Exam for Newly Adopted Pets

A Healthy Start for Your New Family Member

Bringing home a newly adopted pet is exciting, joyful, and sometimes overwhelming. One of the best first steps after adoption is scheduling a veterinary exam to help ensure your new family member gets off to the healthiest possible start.

Rialto Animal Hospital offers a free comprehensive physical exam for newly adopted shelter pets.

Free Shelter Exam Details

• Must be within 7 days of adoption
• Monday–Friday by appointment only
• Coupon required
• Limit one coupon per pet
• Not valid with other promotions

To schedule your pet’s free shelter exam, please call:

(909) 875-6161

“Share the Care” Client Referral Rewards Program

We are truly grateful when our clients recommend Rialto Animal Hospital to family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers.

As a thank-you, our Share the Care Referral Rewards Program provides account credits for qualifying referrals.

How Share the Care Works

• Refer someone to Rialto Animal Hospital
• Ask them to mention your name during their pet’s examination
• Receive a $10 account credit for each qualifying referral
• No referral limit

Example

5 referrals = $50 in account credit

Referral credits may be used toward future services or products at Rialto Animal Hospital.

Program Details

• $10 account credit per qualifying referral
• No referral limit
• Credits expire after 1 year
• Credits have no cash value

Additional Ways to Find Help

If you are struggling financially, additional support options may include:

• Local rescue groups
• Breed-specific rescue organizations
• Community pet food banks
• Crowdfunding platforms such as GoFundMe
• Friends and family donations
• Temporary foster support organizations

Sometimes combining multiple resources can help make treatment possible for a pet in need.

A Message from Our Team

We know how emotional and overwhelming it can feel when a beloved pet needs medical care and finances are a concern.

At Rialto Animal Hospital, we believe pets are family, and we genuinely hope these resources may provide guidance, support, and hope during difficult moments.

If your pet is sick or injured, we encourage you to contact our team as soon as possible so we can discuss your pet’s condition, treatment options, and available resources.

Contact Rialto Animal Hospital

Rialto Animal Hospital
Phone: (909) 875-6161
Email: RialtoAnimalHospital@gmail.com
Website: www.RialtoAnimalHospital.com