Second Chance Fund

Emergency Veterinary care can be very costly and unexpected veterinary bills have caused many pet owners, struggling to make ends meet, make painful decisions involving the life of their pet.  Thousands of pets are put to sleep by reluctant pet owners, who are faced with financial challenges that prohibit them from rendering emergency and necessary medical care for  their animals.

There are resources available to pet owners from a handful of nonprofit groups. Soome of these are listed below.

San Mateo Animal Hospital has established the Second Chance Fund which is funded by our generous clients and through the sale of hand painted rock art (see examples below) and other grass roots fundraising strategies. Our fund is not large but we have already helped several animals that may not have otherwise received the care they needed. Our grant guidlines are based upon the following criteria:

• Clear financial need
• Urgent medical condition
• No other financial option
• Unable to qualify for Care Credit
• Not to exceed 50% of the total bill
• Not to exceed $200/ client unless approved by hospital owner

Other Resources for Financial Assistance:

www.aahahelpingpets.org
www.angels4animals.org
www.carecredit.com
www.fveap.org
www.help-a-pet.org
www.imom.org
www.thepetfund.com
www.uan.org