The Pet Fund
- What it helps with
- Non-basic, non-urgent care such as cancer treatment, heart disease, chronic conditions, endocrine and eye disease.
- Amounts
- Requests go on a waiting list; the application page states a $500 limit per applicant, possibly less depending on funding.
- Who qualifies (as stated)
- Already-adopted animals in the US; one-time grant; the animal's needs must be able to wait through the current waiting list.
- What it will not cover or rules that can rule you out
- Basic care (spay/neuter, dental, vaccinations), urgent care and emergency care.
- How to apply
- You must email first with a description of the animal's needs and a phone number; do not send the application until staff reply. Application is online only and needs a printer.
- Note
- Page says it receives hundreds of requests a day.
Source: https://www.thepetfund.com/for-pet-owners · second source page · Last verified 2026-10-19