Pet Assistance, Inc. (Connecticut)
Limited or paused: check the program page- What it helps with
- Urgent or life-threatening emergencies only, at independent, privately owned or low-cost hospitals. Aid often takes the form of guidance, advice and referrals.
- Amounts
- Grants between $100 and $350 when it helps; the page says it has very limited funds.
- Who qualifies (as stated)
- Longtime pet owners who have always cared for the pet and cannot afford an emergency; the owner must contribute to the cost; a written estimate from the veterinarian is required. Grants are based on urgency, prognosis and financial need.
- What it will not cover or rules that can rule you out
- Emergency hospitals, chains, franchises, veterinary school hospitals and corporate-owned specialty hospitals; new or recently acquired pets; unnecessary blood work, routine care, costly diagnostics (MRI, CT) and ongoing illness; care already done; TPLO or TTA surgery (no longer funded).
- How to apply
- Read the Financial Aid page in full, then submit the application it describes. Most inquiries are answered within 36 hours; life-threatening emergencies are answered as soon as possible.
- Note
- On 2026-10-19 the page said 'Closed from October 9th until October 19th!' Check the page for the reopening status. Page examples and newsletters on the site date from 2014 to 2016, but the application rules were current on the check date.
Re-check status: Page banner said closed Oct 9 to Oct 19, 2026 when read on 2026-10-19; confirm it has reopened.
Source: https://www.petassistanceinc.org/financialaid · Last verified 2026-10-19