Apply for Financial Assistance
Money should not be the reason you lose your dog.
Before you begin
This takes about ten minutes.
What we need from you:
- Your vet's name and number, if you have one
- A rough idea of the cost, or the estimate if you were given one
If you have trouble filling out this form, call (831) 718-9122 and a volunteer will call you back to help you fill it out.
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Who this is for
Helping Paw is for seniors, hospice patients and other pet guardians in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties who are facing a hard stretch and need help keeping their dog or cat. Financial assistance covers urgent medical needs, up to $750 and up to $3,000 for major medical emergencies, for people who can show financial need. If you are not sure whether it applies to you, apply anyway and we will tell you.