Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance for Spay and Neuter

State and Local resources in Maine

Spay Maine / Help Fix ME!

A low income spay/neuter program for dogs and cats. Offered by the State of Maine Animal Welfare Program. You must be enrolled in either Maine Care, Food Stamps, SSI, SSD or TANF.

The Help Fix ME program asks that you call 1-800-367-1317 or (207) 287-7621 and leave your name and phone number and a volunteer will get back to you.

FMI: 1-800-367-1317 or (207) 287-7621 or www.spaymaine.org


Bangor Humane Society

FMI:  http://www.bangorhumanesociety.org/  Click on “General Info”
 

Humane Society – Waterville Area

If you live in one of the towns that is served by the Humane Society-Waterville Area, inquire at the shelter about their spay/neuter program. They offer $50.00 in assistance for a female cat or dog or $25 for a male dog or cat. This is for surgery only, not vaccines or other medical expenses.  These funds are available through the Dr. Joseph Geisen Spay/Neuter Assistance Fund.

FMI:  www.hswa.org
100 Webb Road
Waterville, ME 04901

 

National resources

Friends of Animals
 
A nationwide program that offers assistance via certificates. These certificates are available for any income level.
 
FMI:  1-800-321-7387 or www.friendsofanimals.org
National resources (not limited to Spay and Neuter)

RedRover Relief provides financial assistance grantsand additional resources so pet owners and rescuers can care for animalswho need urgent veterinary care.

Visit www.redrover.org/grants for eligibility requirements and application.  RedRover also offers financial assistance for victims of domestic violenceand their pets. To learn more about this program, visit www.redrover.org/domestic.

 

In Memory of Magic (IMOM) “Helping people help pets”
 

CareCredit

Client Payment Plans
 
CareCredit is a flexible patient/client payment program, specifically designed for healthcare expenses, that makes it easier for you to get the treatment or procedures you want and need. CareCredit is ideal for co-payments, deductibles, treatment and procedures not covered by insurance, and can be used at over 45,000 practices nationwide.  This includes many veterinarians in the eastern/central Maine area.
 
 
With CareCredit you can:
  • -get the care your pet needs immediately, including preventive, emergency and surgical treatment
  • -benefit from low minimum monthly payments
  • -finance up to 100% of the treatment cost (subject to credit approval)
  • -save your credit cards for household and unplanned expenses
  • -choose between several payment plans
  • -no annual fees
FMI:  www.carecredit.com   or (800) 365-8295   or ask your veterinarian

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