www.animalwelfaresociety.org - The Animal Welfare Society

Scroll to find resources for a variety of subjects including: Spay Neuter Assistance, Pet Financial Aid, Pet Food Pantries, Low-Cost Vaccination and Wellness Clinics, and Help with Emergency Veterinary Care. Please keep in mind that the Animal Welfare Society does not necessarily endorse any of the organizations, methods or information contained on these websites.

The Animal Welfare Society does not accept wild animals, please contact York Center for Wildlife if you require assistance with a non-domestic pet.

York Center for Wildlife

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Pet Food Pantries in Maine:

There are a number of pet food pantries in Maine to assist people with providing for their animals.

Low Cost Vaccine Clinics and Basic Veterinary Care for Healthy Dogs and Cats
(no appointment needed):

See Dr. Hokkanen's Website

LuvMyPet.com

Tender Touch Vaccination Clinics, 336 Gorham Road Scarborough, ME 04074: Last Sunday of the Month 8am-11am (207) 839-7456 Office (207) 839-5474 Fax

More resources at: http://www.srdogs.com/Pages/needhomes.other.resources.html

Spay Neuter Assistance:

The Shelter Clinic, located at the Animal Welfare Society, Holland Road, West Kennebunk ME (207) 985-3244 x 120. Low cost spay/neuter for low income cat owners. More

Cats Only $39.95, Rabies Vaccine an additional $8.00 Cash Only.

Reduced Price Community Spay-Neuter Clinic: 475 US Rte 1, Freeport, ME (207) 865-0772 or (207) 865-0775. Low cost cat spay/neuter for cats and dogs.

• Tame Cats $60

• Feral Cats $45

• Dogs $140 2-24 pounds $160 25-49 pounds $180, 50-75 pounds

State of Maine Help Fix ME Program. Limited availability. Low income only. 1-800-367-1317 Call 1-800-367-1317 for more information or click here.

Cleo Fund: This program helps low income clients with spay or neuter of cats, mixed breed dogs and rabbits. They also offer low cost spays and neuters for mixed breed dogs and cats that are stray or the victim of abuse or neglect. Call 207-773-6221.

Friends of Animals: Pet owners may purchase a certificate from Friends of Animals that can be used for a routine spay or neuter surgery at any of FoA’s participating veterinary hospitals. Currently Wells Dog and Cat Hospital and Stoneledge Animal Hospital in Westbrook accept these certificates. Certificates may be purchased on-line or to order by mail call 1-800-321-PETS (1-800-321-7387) and request an application. The recommended age for spay/neutering is 2-6 months of age. Female animals should be spayed before their first heat (estrus cycle).

Cats $51 males/$65 female
Dogs $64 males/$90 female

South Berwick Veterinary Hospital: 25 Goodwin Street. South Berwick 207- 384-2123. Low cost cat spay/neuter for cats and dogs.

• Cats $65 male/$95. female

• Dogs $135 male/ $175 female

Tender Touch Veterinary Hospital: 336 Gorham Rd, Scarborough, 207.839.7456. Groovy Tuesdays Cat neutering/spaying .Precious Pits reduced pricing for neutering/spaying Pitbull and Pitbull mixes the second Thursday of every month.

• There is a $25 non-refundable deposit on all Groovy Tuesday appointments due at the time of scheduling. $55 male/$95 female

• There is a $50 non-refundable deposit for all Precious Pits spays and neuters, due at the time of scheduling. Limited availability. $110 male/$150 female

Reduced & Subsidized Veterinary Fees:

The American Animal Hospital Association: The AAHA offers a program among its member animal hospitals that helps to pay for veterinary expenses. Ask your veterinarian if they are part of this program.

Veterinary Financial Aid & Resources for Cats:

Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Fund, Fax 888-301-4264; http://www.fveap.org

Animal Welfare Association, Phone: (888) 616-9663

Help-A-Pet, Phone: (630) 986-9504; http://www.help-a-pet.org

IMOM, http://www.imom.org

United Animal Nations, Phone: (916) 429-2457; http://www.uan.org

Care Credit, Credit payment plan for veterinary and personal health care costs; (800) 839-9078; http://www.carecredit.com

Cats in Crisis, Inc., providing financial assistance to help with diagnosing, treating and maintaining cats with special medical needs”, P.O. Box 225, Lititz, PA 17543; http://www.catsincrisis.org

AAHA Helping Pets Fund, (866) 443-5738; http://www.aahahelpingpets.org

Angels4Animals, (916) 443-6007; http://www.angels4animals.org

Financial Assistance for Pet Owners:

The Pet Fund, http://www.thepetfund.com

Help with Emergency Veterinary Care:

THE PET FUND: Provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need urgent veterinary care. The Pet Fund also provides information about preventative care, pet insurance programs, and financial services that will ensure that pet owners are able to develop financial resources on their own and thus avoid future emergencies through care and planning. Tel: (916) 443-6007. http://www.thepetfund.com

HELP-A-PET: Provides financial assistance for the medical care of pets whose owners are unable to afford the expense. Focus on serving the elderly, the disabled, and the working poor. Tel: (630) 986-9504. http://www.help-a-pet.org

FELINE VETERINARY EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Provides assistance to cat/kitten guardians who are unable to afford veterinary services to save their companions when life-threatening illness/injury strikes. Focus on seniors, people w/ disabilities, people who have lost their job, Good Samaritans who rescue a cat or kitten. http://www.fveap.org

STARFLEET CANINE AID FOUNDATION: SCAF was created to provide financial aid to owners or rescue organizations that could not otherwise afford medical treatment for the curable disease or recoverable accident of a canine companion. http://www.canineaid.org

IMOM: Dedicated to better the lives of sick, injured and abused companion animals and to insure that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged. Allows owners to fundraise for their pets’ care via their website. Also has limited funds for emergencies, blind dogs, diabetic pets, and those with chronic renal failure. http://www.imom.org

Education is the Key!

The following are some informational links to help you educate yourself about animal welfare and medical issues. We firmly believe in life-long education and hope these links provide helpful information beyond what we are able to provide.

General Information:

The Humane Society of the United States

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

The National Federation of Humane Societies

The House Rabbit Society

HSUS - Ferret Care

How to Care for a Degu

Animal Sheltering Magazine Articles

ASPCA - Adoption Tips

ASPCA - The Right Pet for You

HSUS Pet Care Articles

ASPCA Small Animal Care