Veterinary Financial Assistance
A first step is to apply for CareCredit. CareCredit provides flexible financing for veterinary care; many financial aid organizations require proof that you have applied and been denied CareCredit.
Here are some other Rhode Island-based organizations you can try for additional financial assistance, or reach out to the Rhode Island Veterinary Access to Care Coalition (RIVACC):
North Providence Animal Welfare Society (for North Providence Residents)
Here are some national organizations and grant programs you can reach out to for additional assistance:
Brown Dog Foundation π browndogfoundation.org β Covers urgent medical treatment for sick/injured pets when owners lack funds.
Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Programs (FVEAP) π fveap.org β Helps cats with Vaccine Associated Sarcoma (VAC).
Friends & Vets Helping Pets π friendsandvetshelpingpets.org | π (859) 309-2043 β Assists with curable conditions like tumors, fractures, and post-surgical prosthetics.
Magic Bullet Fund π themagicbulletfund.org β Supports cancer treatment for dogs.
The Mosby Fund π themosbyfoundation.org β Aids in non-urgent, critical cases.
Onyx and Breezy Fund π onyxandbreezy.org β Covers medical treatments, meds, food, and spay/neuter with financial need proof.
Paws 4 a Cure π paws4acure.org β Provides small grants (under $500) for medical expenses.
Pet Assistance Inc. π petassistanceinc.org β Emergency aid for urgent, life-threatening conditions.
The Pet Fund π thepetfund.com β Helps with chronic conditions (cancer, heart disease, endocrine disorders). No routine/urgent care.
Pets of the Homeless π petsofthehomeless.org | π (775) 841-7463 β Provides pet food, wellness clinics, and emergency vet care.
Prince Chunk Foundation π princechunkfoundation.org β Emergency vet care for low-income individuals. Pre-application encouraged.
Red Rover π redrover.org β Grants (~$200) for urgent vet care.
Shakespeare Animal Fund π shakespeareanimalfund.org | π (775) 342-7040 β Grants ($50β$100) for low-income pet owners.
Voice for the Animals Foundation π vftafoundation.org | π (310) 392-5153 β Assists seniors and individuals with disabilities in pet care.
Pet Food Pantries
Animal Rescue Rhode Island (ARRI) β Apply online: animalrescueri.org | Contact: 401-783-7606
PARL Pet Food Pantry (Providence, RI) β Available at PARL & Farm Fresh Winter Market: parl.org | Contact: 401-421-1399 | reception@parl.org
Potter League Food Pantry (Mobile & Fixed Locations) β Locations & request form: potterleague.org | Contact: community@potterleague.org
The Pawfect Pantry (Providence, RI) β Contact: 401-400-0909 (text preferred) | thepawfectpantryy@gmail.com | thepawfectpantry.com
Hotel for Homeless Dogs Pet Food Pantries | Contact@HotelforHomelessDogs.com | Pet Food Pantry β The Hotel for Homeless Dogs
Meals on Wheels | Pet Food Delivery | Meals on Wheels of RI
Transportation
Family Pet Advocates - Transportation is available for low income, elderly or disabled individuals to get their pets to vet or grooming appointments. All animals must have proof of a current rabies certificate to ensure the safety of our volunteers. If your animal is NOT current and a rabies vaccine is needed, please CONTACT for information on getting them up to date. To request transportation, please print out and return the PET ASSISTANCE APPLICATION.
Rescues
If you are looking to adopt, foster or volunteer β or need to rehome your pet β below is a list of Rhode-Island based rescues. Also, be sure to check with your communityβs municipal shelter.
Did we miss your organization? Apologies β please contact us to be added!
Foster Home-Based Rescues
Almost Home Rescue (Dogs) β Website
Friends of Homeless Animals of RI (FOHARI) (Dogs, Cats, occasional small animals) β Website
Vintage Pet Rescue (Senior Dogs) β Website
Save One Soul Animal Rescue League (SOSARL) (Dogs) β Website
Rhode Island Feline Rescue (Cats) β Website
Anchor Paws Rescue (Dogs) β Website
Animal Rescue of New England (ARNE) (Dogs & Cats) β Website
Small Dog Rescue of New England (Dogs) β Website
Ten Lives Cat Rescue (Cats) β Website
Rhode Home Rescue β Website
Little Rhody Rescue - Website
Rescues with shelter facilities
Animal Rescue Rhode Island (ARRI) (Dogs and Cats) β Website
Scruffy Paws Animal Rescue (Cats) β Website
Hotel for Homeless Dogs β Website
RISPCA β Foster Program
Potter League for Animals β Foster Program
Heart of RI (formerly EGAPL) (Dogs and Cats) β Website
Pet Refuge (cats) - Website
Woonsocket Cat Sanctuary (cats) - Website