Animal Welfare Professionals

Does anyone have any resources for organizations that help cover the cost of euthanasia for low-income pet owners? I am having a hard time finding anything... I have had someone contact me asking for help, and they do not want to get their pet euthanized at the shelter because they cannot be with them, which is understandable. I appreciate any information that I could pass on to them.

#AccesstoCare
#PetSupportServices*

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Sarah Fuqua
Director
The Bobo Fund
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Just to add, the dog has cancer and the owner has become homeless and she can no longer afford the treatment or euthanasia and it sounds like the dog is suffering at this point :(

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Sarah Fuqua
Director
The Bobo Fund
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We have a program called Peaceful Paws that assists with end-of-life services. We'd be happy to connect if you are looking at program resources. For funding, we just have it built into our budget after an initial grant award. We cover the cost of a QOL exam, euthanasia and private cremation, if desired. 

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Erica Webb
Director of Outreach & Volunteer Services
Animal Humane New Mexico
NM
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Thank you for replying. I am not looking to create a program, I am just looking for existing resources to pass along to this pet owner. Our organization only helps with the cost of rx medication and rx food, not any kind of medical procedures.

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Sarah Fuqua
Director
The Bobo Fund
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-01-2024 08:45 AM
From: Erica Webb
Subject: Organizations that help with cost of euthanasia

We have a program called Peaceful Paws that assists with end-of-life services. We'd be happy to connect if you are looking at program resources. For funding, we just have it built into our budget after an initial grant award. We cover the cost of a QOL exam, euthanasia and private cremation, if desired. 

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Erica Webb
Director of Outreach & Volunteer Services
Animal Humane New Mexico
NM
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We have a program for our local community. We pay for euth and common cremation if a vet has recommended euth for medical reasons. We do not assist with behavioral euth. I'm not aware of any national programs for this need.

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Siobhan Linville
Assistant Director
Neighborhood Pets
Cleveland OH
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Pets for Life programs usually have that built into their budgets. But you'd need to share pet/owner general location if you want specific recommendations. Most programs like this are local, not national.

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Maria Saucedo
GIS Analyst
Pets for Life at HSUS
Baltimore, MD
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