Pet . Therapy. Notes...
solution center:
pause the rehome. take a really deep breath.
is this a solvable issue?
Financial and behavioral resources for keeping families intact.
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We live in a time when people are recognizing the barriers to pet ownership and taking action to support the human/animal bond. In many areas, shelters have established pet food banks and offer low-cost veterinary services, free/low-cost spaying/neutering, and routine vaccinations. There are even a limited number of grants for non-routine medical needs and fundraising platforms. Reach out to your local shelter for resources specific to your area.
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​financial support.​​
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Pet Help Finder is powered by Open Door Veterinary Collective, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit. They provide "Financially Friendly" veterinary practices in your area.​​
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"Together we can eliminate economic euthanasia and owner surrenders."
Convenient, affordable way to finance veterinary care without delay through installment plans, making bills more manageable. To find a participating provider in your area, search by zip code. Each veterinarian sets their own terms and conditions for the payment plan. If your veterinary practice is not listed, the practice can contact Vet Billing for information on partnering.
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PGSF is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit tax-deductible fund. Their mission is to prevent economic euthanasia for treatable pet emergencies by providing financial assistance to pet owners experiencing financial hardship. PGSF helps with pets experiencing life-threatening emergencies, with diagnosis of a treatable condition, and a good return to a normal quality of life is expected. Emergencies that do not qualify include, but not limited to, orthopedic, poor return to quality of life, heart disease, neoplasia, and chronic disease. They work directly with participating veterinary clinics to help pets in need. If you need assistance, contact your veterinary provider and encourage them to partner with PGSF for your pet’s care.
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Humane World for Animals - Directory of Resources
Find pet food and supplies, low-cost veterinary care, and GRANT programs offering financial assistance for pet care.
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Red Rover Directory of Financial Assistance Programs
Red Rover provides an extensive directory of GRANTS for emergency pet care- organized by national, state, breed-specific, and condition-specific grants.
The Bobo Fund is committed to providing assistance to pet owners facing financial hardship, ensuring that their beloved pets with chronic illnesses receive the essential medication they need.
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fundraising.
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​​​​​​​Online Fundraising Campaign
Waggle is the first and only pet-dedicated crowdfunding platform devoted to raising funds for pets in medical crisis. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, any donation made to your Waggle fundraiser is TAX-DEDUCTIBLE! This is a huge incentive for donors to give through Waggle over other crowdfunding platforms. Waggle provides step-by-step instructions from writing your story to sharing the fundraiser. To ensure everyone's safety and security, Waggle collects the funds and pays your veterinarian directly.
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Old Fashion Fundraisers
Have friends with a business? Inquire as to if they can do a fundraiser on your behalf.
Yard Sale, Carwash, Bake Sale, get creative...
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credit services.
​​Care Credit and Scratch Pay are credit cards that can be used for routine veterinary appointments, emergency pet care, or a variety of surgeries and treatments in their respective networks.
**These are credit cards and subject to credit approval. Please be aware that many credit cards will offer "no interest if paid in full by (DATE)." If the entire bill is not paid, interest is typically charged on the full borrowed amount (not the current balance). I cannot speak for these specific credit services, but it is important to read the fine print.
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low cost veterinary care.
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​​​Petco Love
Free and low-cost vaccination clinics held at various Petco locations.
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Helping Hands Veterinary Surgery & Dentistry of Virginia
Helping Hands provides quality veterinary, surgical, and dental services at affordable prices. Located in Richmond, VA, people travel from all parts of the country to take advantage of their affordable services. Helping Hands does not offer routine wellness checks; rather, they work through veterinarian referrals to perform over 40 surgical and dental care procedures recommended by your veterinarian. ​
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general.​
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If you are facing a situation that leads you to believe rehoming is the only option, Keep With Love is here to help you problem-solve. Areas include: Housing, Financial, Behavior, Medical, and Life Changes.
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training resources & support.​​​​
If you’re feeling defeated, I’m here to assure you that things can improve! I liken training to couples counseling: all parties need to work on their stuff, and that includes the human learning how to be a pet parent.​​ We need to remember that, like children, puppies come into our lives knowing nothing about how to be in the world, and adult animals may have learned the wrong way to be in the world. As pet parents, it’s up to us to give our pets the time and space to decompress, and the resources and support to be their best selves. But to do this, we need to know how to support them, and working with a trainer or behaviorist can help.
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If you are unable to afford one-on-one training, you can find behavioral resources on the challenging relationships page (as well as emotional support as you navigate the ups and downs of getting to know each other).
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temporary help.
​​If you need temporary housing for your pet while you get back on your feet, consider reaching out to friends, family, your veterinarian, local boarding facilities, and even where you originally got the pet from to see if they are willing to "foster" your pet.
See rehoming resources for tips on advertising your pet and writing a bio.
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Home to Home is a nonprofit online platform that helps people find new or temporary housing for their pets without involving the stress of the shelter environment. Their goal is to connect pet parents directly with potential adopters or fosters. The site takes you through a step-by-step process to post your pet, either for temporary fostering or rehoming.
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Domestic Violence - RedRover Relief Safe Escape Grant Program
Funding is mainly provided to help with the cost of up to 45 days of pet boarding while a survivor is in a domestic violence shelter. Applications must be submitted by a domestic violence advocate and will be responded to within one business day.
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Safe Havens for Pets is a searchable directory for pets of those experiencing domestic violence and/or homelessness.
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“Dogs on Deployment is committed to serving the United States military community by providing vital assistance for their pets during times of deployment. Our mission encompasses offering comprehensive support systems that facilitate pet care solutions, ensuring peace of mind for actively deployed personnel. We focus on alleviating the emotional strain of military commitments by securing loving temporary homes for pets, thus fostering the well-being of both pets and their owners.”​
from the blog.​​​​
Rehoming Pets: Beware of the Comments. We Need To Stop Bullying People Away From Seeking Help.
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audio/video.​​​
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Connecting Beyond Crisis: Keeping Families and Pets Together with Shoshana Mostoller
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rehoming support.
Because sometimes, no matter how hard we try, rehoming is necessary.
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practical resources to rehome a pet​​​​​​​​​