Available Pet-Care Assistance Resources
Lynn Alkhouri
Available Pet-Care Resources in Canada
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The Farley Foundation
The Farley Foundation helps low-income pet owners in Ontario by subsidizing the cost of non-elective veterinary care for their sick or injured pets. You can visit their website to check if you are eligible for receiving assistance.
Pet Insurance
With help from the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association, you can plan for unexpected pet illnesses or accidents. Half of all pets will have a major illness in their lifetime, and veterinarians can now offer advanced treatments to help your pet recover from illness or injury. But treatment can be costly, and veterinary bills can add up to several thousand dollars or more. Pet insurance can help protect you from unexpected costs while providing the best veterinary care for your pet.
Coping with Loss of a Pet
The Canadian Animal Health Institute (CAHI) offers tips on how to cope with the loss of a pet. Anyone who considers a pet a beloved friend, companion, or family member knows the intense pain that accompanies the loss of that friend. In this link you’ll find some tips on coping with that grief, and with the difficult decisions one faces upon the loss of a pet. CAHI’s website also offers other services like pet health tips and preventative animal care.
Spay and Neuter
As a pet owner, it is your responsibility to protect your pet from unwanted litters. The City of Greater Sudbury offers programs to help reduce unwanted litters and stray animals. The program offers reduced rates for spaying/neutering domestic cats, and can help with catching and spaying feral cats as well.
Toronto Animal Services
Funded by Scheinberg Relief Fund and donations from Toronto residents, Toronto Animal Services is providing assistance to pet owners who are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Assistance will be provided with the purchase of pet food and supplies, such as cat litter and pee pads.
SPCA Mobile Animal Wellness Services
Funded by Scheinberg Relief Fund and donations from Toronto residents, Toronto Animal Services is providing assistance to pet owners who are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Assistance will be provided with the purchase of pet food and supplies, such as cat litter and pee pads.
East Village Animal Hospital
East Village Animal Hospital offers veterinary services to low-income individuals and families, and those on social assistance.
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