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Help with vet bills in Oregon
State and local programs we checked for Oregon residents, plus the national funds that also accept applications from here. This is a starting list, not every program: ask your local shelter, humane society or vet about others. Page last verified 2026-10-19.
Reduced fees
- What it offers
- Reduced fees on veterinary services at Oregon Humane's Community Veterinary Hospital in Portland (and on training) for people on government assistance or under the income limits; other discounts: 15% for animal industry partners and veterans, 10% for ages 65+ and students 18+ (not combinable).
- Who qualifies (as stated)
- Government assistance (SNAP, OHP, SSDI, SSI, TANF, WIC, Section 8, ERDC, FDPIR) or household income at or under the listed amount (for example $43,100 for 1 person, $61,525 for 4).
- Limits and exclusions
- Apply after booking an appointment at (503) 285-7722; proof of need is shown at the first visit. It reduces fees; it is not a grant for outside bills.
Source: https://www.oregonhumane.org/care/financial-assistance-fund/ · Last verified 2026-10-19
Discounted exam
- What it offers
- Discounted veterinary exam $75 and no-cost compassionate euthanasia for financially qualifying households, by appointment Friday to Sunday.
- Who qualifies (as stated)
- Application with proof of income or government assistance; subject to approval, schedule and fund availability; a 50% deposit secures the appointment.
- Limits and exclusions
- The discount covers the exam only, not diagnostics, surgery or hospitalization.
Source: https://www.dovelewis.org/pet-owners/costs-financial-aid · Last verified 2026-10-19
Free and low-cost vet services
- What it offers
- DoveLewis lists PAW Team as providing free and low-cost veterinary services for cats and dogs of families experiencing houselessness or living below the federal poverty line.
- Who qualifies (as stated)
- Houseless families or those below the federal poverty line.
- Limits and exclusions
- We did not read PAW Team's own page.
Source: https://www.dovelewis.org/pet-owners/costs-financial-aid · Source is DoveLewis' list. · Last verified 2026-10-19
Referral network
- What it offers
- DoveLewis lists the Pongo Fund as providing referral information for lower-cost veterinary care through a network of veterinarians at their own clinics.
- Who qualifies (as stated)
- See the Pongo Fund.
- Limits and exclusions
- We did not read the Pongo Fund's own page.
Source: https://www.dovelewis.org/pet-owners/costs-financial-aid · Source is DoveLewis' list. · Last verified 2026-10-19
National funds worth checking too: see all assistance programs. Many local funds only pay for care that has not yet been paid and exclude routine care; read each exclusions line. Not veterinary, legal or financial advice; a listing is not a promise of help.
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