Financial Help for Veterinary Expenses

Unexpected veterinary expenses can feel overwhelming. At Anicira, we believe that financial concerns should never come between you and the care your pet needs. That’s why we offer a range of payment plans and financial assistance programs designed to fit different needs and situations. Our team is here to guide you through your options, answer your questions, and support you every step of the way.

Anicira’s Financial Assistance Programs

We’re here to help make veterinary care accessible and affordable to every pet family in our community, regardless of financial circumstances.

Pit Fix

$40 spay/neuter surgeries for American Pit Bull Terriers and Pit Bull mixes in Harrisonburg City, Rockingham County, Manassas, and Prince William County. This initiative was created in response to the heartbreaking number of Pit Bulls entering local shelters.

Aidan’s Friend Fund & Feline Financial Assistance Fund

Helping pets in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County receive essential veterinary services.

Sashi’s Fund

Provides financial assistance to pet parents in Manassas, Manassas Park, or Prince William County for medically necessary veterinary care — from preventive procedures (spay/neuter) to diagnostics and surgeries.

Pet Food Pantry

Anicira’s Pet Food Pantry provides free cat and dog food to families experiencing hardship and is located at 206 South Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22801. New and existing clients may drop in during the following weekly hours, for a one-month supply of free pet food:

Tuesdays: 3 PM – 6 PM
Wednesdays: 3 PM – 6 PM
Thursdays: 9 AM – 12 PM

David Feline Medical Assistance Fund Grant

Funding to help sick and injured cats in Augusta County and the cities of Staunton and Waynesboro.

Flexible Payment Plans

We’re here to make pet care accessible through affordable payment plans that help you manage costs over time.

Available Options:

• Scratchpay – Simple online payment plans with high approval rates and no hidden fees. Approved in minutes—pay a portion up front and then the balance over 12-24 months, or interest-free if paid within 60 days. Your credit score isn’t affected by checking your rate.
• Varidi – An affordable, risk-free payment plan option to help you spread costs comfortably.
• CareCredit – No interest if paid within 6 months at participating providers. Application decisions are quick.

Who Qualifies for Financial Assistance?

We offer support for residents of Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Manassas, Manassas Park, and Prince William County who are experiencing financial hardship, particularly those who:

• Participate in government assistance programs: SNAP/EBT, Medicaid, WIC, SSI, TANF, VA Benefits, public housing.
• Have a total household income at or below 150% of federal poverty level.
• Can provide documents such as recent tax returns, benefit cards, or proof of unemployment/workers’ compensation.

Not sure if you qualify? Contact us—we’ll walk through your situation together. If you don’t meet every criterion but still need help, let us know; we’ll do all we can to assist or point you to another resource.

If you are unable to afford a spay or neuter surgery for your pet, we have options available to help. Please give us a call to discuss.

Organizations Offering Financial Help for Pet Medical Care

If you need more help or live outside our service area, here are other organizations that support pet parents in difficult times. These groups are not affiliated with Anicira, but are dedicated to keeping pets healthy and at home.

Crowdfunding Platforms

• Waggle: Waggle is a pet-focused crowdfunding platform that partners with vets, nonprofits, and pet families to prevent economic euthanasia. Funds go directly to veterinary care, ensuring transparency and impact.
• Free Animal Doctor is a nonprofit crowdfunding platform that ensures all donations go directly to veterinarians for an individual animal’s care. They verify every case by speaking with pet parents and vets, offering a secure, fraud-free way to help specific animals in need.

National Pet Financial Assistance Resources

• RedRover Relief – offers financial aid, resources, and support for pet families facing economic hardship during life-threatening emergencies. Grants average $250 and help close small funding gaps for urgent care.

• The Pet Fund  – provides financial aid for non-urgent, non-basic veterinary care in the U.S., covering conditions like cancer, heart disease, chronic illnesses, and eye or endocrine diseases.

• Frankie’s Friends – nonprofit that helps save pets with cancer and other life-threatening conditions.

• The Mosby Foundation – offers limited one-time financial aid for dogs. All dogs assisted must be spayed/neutered or scheduled for sterilization, with exceptions confirmed by a vet. Funding is limited and applications often exceed available resources.

• For the Love of Alex – funds emergency veterinary care for pets of low-income households.

• Brown Dog Foundation – nonprofit that helps families afford lifesaving treatment for sick pets when unexpected financial hardship stands in the way.

• Help-a-Pet – provides financial assistance for pet medical care to low-income individuals, including seniors, people with disabilities, and children of the working poor. Applicants must show proof of income and contribute what they can to share costs and extend support to more pets.

• Onyx & Breezy Foundation – funds and supports spay/neuter programs, animal rescues, medical supplies, cancer research, military and police canine care, disaster relief, shelters, and pets of individuals facing medical hardships, including veterans with PTSD.

• Paws 4 A Cure – offers financial help nationwide for dogs and cats needing treatment for illnesses or injuries, including medication, insulin, Heartworm treatment, and medical equipment. They do not cover spay/neuter, vaccinations, preventive care, routine visits, or euthanasia.

• STARelief – helps save pets and support families facing financial hardship. Their Home For Life Grant offers financial aid for routine and emergency veterinary care to eligible pet caretakers.

• Hope Mending Hearts – offers financial aid (typically $100–$200) for urgent veterinary care. Applications are online with quick review, though funding is limited and based on urgency, need, and eligibility.

• Friends & Vets Helping Pets – Grants are available to families with limited means—up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines—as a supplement to their resources. Applicants must show financial need.

• Pet Assistance, Inc. – aims to keep pets in their own homes, even in times of financial and medical crises.

• Animals Staying Alive Inc. provides funding for life-saving veterinary care when an animal has no identifiable caregiver or lacks financial support. Shelters, fosters, and vets can request help for animals in crisis, and the board reviews each case to approve funding when possible.

• Violet’s Friends in Need Fund offers financial help for urgent or critical veterinary care, surgeries, therapies, and mobility solutions to pet families facing high vet costs, helping prevent premature euthanasia or surrender.

Virginia-Specific Support:

• Animal Care Assistance Program (ACAP) offers help for low-income pet families in central Virginia.
• Dylan’s Hearts offers aid for one pet in need of medical care, with proof of financial need and a diagnosis required before applying. Applications must be completed by a veterinarian, cannot cover existing bills, and recipients must provide updates and photos. Helping pets in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, and Georgia.
• Cat’s Cradle offers spay/neuter help for low-income families, TNR support for feral cat caregivers, shelter intake for foster and adoption, and pet retention and rehoming assistance. Must be a resident of Augusta, Page, or Rockingham County.
• Animal Resources of Tidewater’s assistance program helps families keep pets healthy and out of shelters by offering one-time financial aid for routine care, some diagnostics, and surgeries with a favorable prognosis. Pets must be spayed/neutered or scheduled for it. They do not cover past treatments, costly diagnostics like MRIs, or long-term care. Applicants must also apply for CareCredit. ART primarily serves Hampton Roads but may consider others on a case-by-case basis.
• The C.A.Re. Fund from Roanoke Valley SPCA helps pet parents facing financial hardship cover extraordinary veterinary costs, keeping pets healthy and at home. It serves residents in Roanoke City, Vinton, Salem, and surrounding counties, as well as all animals adopted from the RVSPCA.

Washington D.C. Support

• PETS-DC – Supports the health and well-being of people with HIV/AIDS or disabilities and their pets by providing free education, exercise, pet food, veterinary care, grooming, foster, and adoption services.

Connect with us—We’re Here for You

If you’re facing tough choices about your pet’s care, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Our team will work with you to find a solution. Whether it’s creating a payment plan, qualifying you for a reduced-rate service, or connecting you with a trusted resource, we want you to feel supported at every step.