Diabetic Cats in Need (DCIN): One-Time Assistance Program
- What it helps with
- A glucose testing kit and a few months' supply of Lantus/glargine, or reimbursement of up to $75 (receipt required), or reimbursement for 1 Prozinc vial. Advice on keeping diabetes care affordable.
- Amounts
- Once-yearly assistance; reimbursement up to $75 for insulin or one Prozinc vial.
- Who qualifies (as stated)
- Caregivers in the US or Canada whose cat has been diagnosed with diabetes and who are struggling with costs. No proof of income is required, only written justification of the need for the supplies. Allow up to 2 weeks for a reply and check spam.
- What it will not cover or rules that can rule you out
- DCIN does not support Vetsulin, Novolin, Humalog and similar insulins and will not reimburse them. It is no longer able to support emergency veterinary assistance. Its Compassionate Assistance Program is not taking new applications (see the closed list).
- How to apply
- Complete the application on the DCIN assistance page.
- Note
- DCIN is a Maine nonprofit and a volunteer organization.
Source: https://dcin.dreamhosters.com/assistance-programs/ · Last verified 2026-10-19