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2015 RESOURCE GUIDE
NEUTER/SPAY/VACCINATIONS:
CONTACT INFO
Last
Updated
San Diego Humane Society and SPCA: Free spay/neuter for PAWS
Pantry clients; low cost community spay/neuter clinic for pit bulls,
Chihuahuas, adult and feral cats only
SNAP Mobile Clinic: Low Cost Spay & Neuter. Client must call for
appointment.
Shots For Pets: Low cost throughout SD County: Mobile Clinic and
Home Visits by appt. Vaccine; Microchip; De-worm & Heartworm
Preventive (Heartgard); Rx Oral Flea Meds (Comfortis & Trifexis)
Pet Network: Low Cost Vaccinations & Heartworm med.
San Diego Campus: 619-279-5085
Oceanside Campus: 760-681-5751
Apr 2015
619-525-3047
www.snap-sandiego.org
619-436-4372
www.shotsforpets.com
Jul 2014
760-744-5300 petnetwork.us
Email: [email protected]
(619) 234-3041
Jul 2014
619-702-4400
Aug 2014
619-365-5337
855-738-7349
619-528-1929 Messages
760-745-7986
www.sdshelters.com
affordableneuterandspay.com
760-758-8004
971 Vale Terrace, Vista, CA 92084
Jul 2014
Aug 2014
Spaylowcost.com
760-233-5917
Jul 2014
951-205-9608 or 760-451-8961
SNAAPPE.org
Aug 2014
1-760-723-1411
[email protected]
Aug 2014
Neil Good Day Center: Free pet food, vet check, shots. Vet day
Tuesday 10-12. Call for requirements.
Animal Welfare Foundation: Low-cost or free spay/neuter. Phone
answered 9am – 1pm M-F La Mesa
Coronado Cares: Cat TNR (Trap/Neuter/Return)
San Diego Pet Assistance Foundation: A private, volunteer
nonprofit coalition of over 40 local rescue agencies and animal
shelters. Referrals and vouchers to low cost animal services. If
unable to pay fee, speak with a volunteer about funding.
Affordable Neuter and Spay:
Cats
Dogs /Female (Spay):
Dogs /Male (Neuter):
Female/Spay
$70
Up to 40 lbs
$95
Up to 40 lbs
$85
Male/Neuter
$55
41-70 lbs
$120
41-70 lbs
$105
In-Heat
Charge
$20
71-100 lbs
$155
71-100 lbs
$125
Over 100 lbs
$185
Over 100 lbs
$145
In-Heat Charge
$40
Escondido Low Cost Spay & Neuter: Walk-in: Spay/Neuter Clinic
Saturdays 12:30-3:00; Sundays 8-1030 a.m. Vaccine Clinic Sundays
1:30-2:30pm
SSNAAPE (Senior Special Needs Animal Assistance Project Endeavor):
Serving Fallbrook and surrounding areas; Low-cost spay/neuter
mobile clinic; free pet food, some financial vet assistance for lowincome seniors; assistance/referral for feral cat issues
Vaccination Clinic: Fallbrook – Call for schedule
DOG VACCINES: Rabies $8; DA2PP-CV $15; DA2PP-Cv-L $20;
bordetella $10; snake bite $18; deworm $8-30 depends on size
PAWS San Diego | 6160 Fairmount Ave. Suite I | San Diego | CA | 92120
Phone: (619) 297-7297 | Fax: (619) 393-0322 | pawssandiego.org
Jul 2014
Nov 2014
Aug 2014
CAT VACCINES: Rabies $5; FVRCP $15; deworm $5-20
Wellness Clinic-every Tuesday from 9.00 to 12.00 p.m. with Dr.
Geoffrey R Smith, DV
“LOWER COST” VETS
Bastet Veterinary Hospital
$20 First Exam $175 Basic Dental
Humane Vet Hospital of San Diego Initial exam: $20; $150 basic
dental
Pet Hospital of North Park: Free first exam
Banfield: Free First Exam
Bay Park Veterinary Clinic: $25 first exam
VCA Animal Hospitals: Free First Exam
Mission Animal & Bird Hospital
New clients see yellowpages.com, enter hospital name for free first
exam coupon
Vet Care Mobile Clinic: Vaccines; FELV/FIV test; microchip; free
office visit; heartworm test; health certificate
Wellness Clinic: Fallbrook. Every Tuesday from 9am to 12pm. Exams
start at $25.00.
Animal Emergency Clinic: May have lower costs and financial help
Carlsbad Animal Hospital: $1 first visit; need coupon from website
619-442-5571 1682 Greenfield
Drive, El Cajon, CA
92021 www.elcajonvets.com
8360 Paradise Valley Rd, Spring
Valley 619-475-3000
619-278-0000
PetSmart
3024 Hancock St 619-276-1616
Multiple San Diego locations
vcahospitals.com
missionanimal.com
760-433-3763
655 Benet Rd. Oceanside, CA 92058
714-895-5290 or 800-988-8387
MobilePetCare.com
www.vetbus.com
Aug 2014
760-723-1411
Aug 2014
858-748-7387
12775 Poway Rd., Poway, CA 92064
760-729-4431
CarlsbadAnimalHospital.com
Aug 2014
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Oct 2014
Dec 2014
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Jul 2014
Oct 2014
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR VET CARE: NOTE: Most of these have very limited funds, often none, and
specific eligibility requirements. NONE provide ongoing care for chronic conditions or routine care. Most only
address severe and life-threatening conditions.
FACE Foundation: (Foundation for Animal Care and Education) Financial
aid to pet owners facing financial hardship; pre-diagnosed “lifethreatening conditions with excellent prognosis;” no initial visits, x-rays,
or cancer treatment
Foundation for the Care of Indigent Animals: Rescue small animals
Red Rover: Vet financial grants, domestic violence emergency assistance
RUFF: Vet financial assistance for sick, injured, abandoned dogs; Laguna
Beach; don’t know if they help in SD
Pets of the Homeless: Provides pet food, spay/neuter, and some
emergency vet care to homeless and indigent in US and Canada
IMOM: Online application for funds
United Animal Nation/Help-A-Pet: Follow LifeLine Grants link online, or
call
Good Sam Fund: Emergency and low cost vet info
The Mosby Foundation: Ill, injured, abused, or neglected dogs; no
reimbursement for funds already spent
858-450-3223
www.face4pets.org
Aug 2014
619-702-6119
916.429.2457
redrover.org
949-580-1092
www.ruffrescue.org
775-841-7463
Jun 2014
Aug 2014
www.imom.org
800-440-3277
uan.org
goodsamfund.org
Aug 2014
Aug 2014
540-939-4035
themosbyfoundation.org
Aug 2014
PAWS San Diego | 6160 Fairmount Ave. Suite I | San Diego | CA | 92120
Phone: (619) 297-7297 | Fax: (619) 393-0322 | pawssandiego.org
Aug 2014
Aug 2014
Aug 2014
Brown Dog Foundation: Vet must have diagnosed already
The Pet Fund: Financial assistance for NON-emergency, NON-basic vet
care only; preventative care; pet insurance programs; financial services
info; call BEFORE applying to check eligibilty
Community Assistance Program: Pet prescription financial assist;
insurance alternatives card; discounts at pharmacies nationwide
Starfleet Canine Aid Foundation: Financial aid for curable disease or
recoverable accident of a canine companion
Good Sam Fund: Clearing house for websites
Wells Fargo Health Advantage
Care Credit: Credit card company for health & vet care. High interest
rate for missed payment.
LendUp: Vet loans; instant decision on loans of up to $250 for 30 days,
and proven borrowers up to $1,000.
browndogfoundation.org
916-443-6007
www.thepetfund.com
Aug 2014
Aug 2014
619-222-4086/877-459-8474
CapRxProgram.org
www.starfleetcanineaid.org
Aug 2014
GoodSamFund.org
800-248-5012
Retailservice.wellsfargo.com/h
ealthadvantage.html#4
www.carecredit.com
800-839-9078
www.LendUp.com
Jun 2014
CROWDFUNDING WEBSITES
Create free online fundraisers for vet/med or other personal costs.
GiveForward.com
YouCaring.com
GoFundMe.com
Indiegogo.com
Rally.org
MyFundingPlace.org
Razoo.com
ANIMAL SHELTERS:
San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
San Diego Animal Support Foundation: Works with a network of
40 local animal welfare agencies; spay/neuter funding to pet
owners
San Diego County Animal Control
East County Animal Rescue: TNR, Shelter
PAWS Coronado: Trap/Neuter/Release (Cats); Spay/Neuter
Shelter, Adoption, Seniors to Seniors
National Cat Protection Society
Camp Pendleton Domestic Animal Control
Baja Animal Sanctuary
San Diego: 619-299-7012
Apr 2015
Oceanside: 760-757-4357
Escondido: 760-888-2275
619-236-4250/619-767-2675
5480 Gaines Street, SD, 92110
2481 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad
San Diego: 619-236-4250
Carlsbad: 760-746-7307
Bonita: 619-263-7741
Chula Vista: 619-691-5123
El Cajon: 619-441-1580
Coronado: 619-522-7371
www.Sddac.com
619-442-3804
www.eastcountyanimalrescue.org
619-435-8247 619-972-0330
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www.pawsofcoronado.org
sdshelters.com/shelters
619-469-8771
9031 Birch Street, Spring Valley
760-725-8120
Oct 2014
Building 25132, Camp Pendleton
0011-52-663-13249
BajaDogs.Org
PAWS San Diego | 6160 Fairmount Ave. Suite I | San Diego | CA | 92120
Phone: (619) 297-7297 | Fax: (619) 393-0322 | pawssandiego.org
Helen Woodward Animal Center
Rancho Coastal Humane Society: Animal fostering in cases of
domestic violence; animal safe house; Amy Silvera
Last Chance at Life: All-breed rescue, including birds
Rosedale Animal Hospital
Animal Rescuers Without Borders, Inc
Dogz in Need-K-9 Rescue
Saving Pets One At A Time (SPOT)
PetFinder: Online adoptions, includes numerous shelters
858-756-4117
6461 El Apajo, Rancho Santa Fe
www.animalcenter.org
760-753-6413/760-753-6476
389 Requeza St., Encinitas
www.sdpets.org
http://lastchanceatlife.org/
619-579-6331, El Cajon
www.adoptapet.com/adoption_rescu
e/70890.html
www.AWOB.org 619-977-3593
760-297-1040
dogzinneed.rescuegroups.org
760-593-7768
http://spotsavespets.org/noelle/
www.petfinder.org
CAT SPECIFIC SERVICES:
Friends of Cats: Shelter only
Cats In Crisis: Grants limited to $75 – $100; NO NEW
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APPLICATIONS
Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program: NO NEW
APPLICATIONS
East County Animal Rescue: Volunteers trap, neuter, return (TNR)
feral cats; may foster and rehome feral kittens
Feral Cat Coalition: TNR, spay, neuter
Guardian Angels Animal Rescue: Saving homeless cats and kittens
in SD County
The Rescue House: Shelter and spay/neuter; multiple locations in
San Diego County
National Cat Protection Society: Rescue and adoption
619-561-0361
15587 Olde Hwy 80, El Cajon
friendsofcats.org
Box 354, Mountville, PA 17554;
www.catsincrisis.org
Fax 888-301-4264
fveap.org
858-224-3227
[email protected]
619-758-9194
9528 Miramar Road, #160
877-568-2797 [email protected]
GuardianAngelsRescue.org
760-591-1211
www.rescuehouse.org
9031 Birch St. Spring Valley
http://natcat.org/ 619-469-8771
[email protected]
BREED-SPECIFIC AND SPECIALIZED ASSISTANCE:
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PetFinder: www.petfinder.com For breed specific info.
Basset Hound: gsdbhc.com/links.html
Bernese Mountain Dog: behaf.org/help.html
Canine Cancer Awareness: caninecancerawareness.org
Cody's Club (Radiation treatments): codysclub.bravehost.com/ Diabetic Pet Fund petdiabetes.net/fund/
Corgi Aid: corgiaid.org
Dachshunds: Needing IVDD surgery members.rushmore.com/~dds/applyforhelp.htm
Doberman: (special needs) doberman911.org/
Great Pyrenees: www.angelfire.com/bc2/pyramedic/summary.html
PAWS San Diego | 6160 Fairmount Ave. Suite I | San Diego | CA | 92120
Phone: (619) 297-7297 | Fax: (619) 393-0322 | pawssandiego.org
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Handicapped Pets: handicappedpets.com Occasional financial help for handicapped pets.
Herpetological Society, SD: 760-533-2611 www.sdherpsociety.org
Labrador Lifeline: labradorlifeline.org
Labrador LabMed: Rx For Rescued Labs. www.labmed.org/aid_main.htmllabmed.org
Last Chance at Life: All breed rescue http://lastchanceatlife.org
Orthopedic Cases and Service Dogs: Orthodogs' Silver Lining Foundation: www.oslf.org
Parrot Education & Adoption: 619-287-8200 PEAC.org
Pit Bull/Staffordshire Terrier: pbrc.net/fund/financial.html
Poodle Rescue, San Diego: http://www.sandiegopoodlerescue.org
SD Rottweiler Rescue: 619-659-9189, Alpine CA
Rabbits: House Rabbit Society: 619-718-7777 SanDiegoRabbits.org
Small Animal, Wee Companions Adoption: 619-934-6007
Turtle & Tortoise Society: 619-593-2123 sdturtle.org
Westies: www.westiemed.com
Parrots and Cockatoos: The Chloe Sanctuary www.chloesanctuary.org
Parrots (Naturalized/Wild): SoCal Parrot www.socalparrot.org
Pet Cancer: www.helpy ourdogfightcancer.com/financial
www.caninecancerawareness.org
www.themagicbulletfund.org www.codysclub.bravehost.com
Diabetic Pet Fund: www.petdiabetes.net/fund
Free Flight Exotic Bird Sanctuary: Board birds $20/night freeflightbirds.org 858.481.3148 Del Mar
Animal & Bird Hosp of Del Mar: Board birds 858) 755-9351 animalandbirdhospital.com
PET FOOD ASSISTANCE:
PAWS San Diego: up to two bags of supplemental dry food per low-income pet
family, with proof of state/federal assistance
Distribution schedule:
PAWS San Diego office: weekdays between 10:30am and 1:30 pm
1st Sunday of each month: 1– 3pm
San Diego Humane Society North Campus 572 Airport Road, Oceanside
1st Tuesday of each month: 9- 10am
LGBT Center in Hillcrest 3909 Center Road, San Diego, 92103
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2 Thursday of each month: 1-3:30pm
St Paul’s Cathedral 2728 6th Avenue, San Diego, 92102
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3 Thursday of each month (in conjunction with County, Department of
Animal Services' vaccination clinic): 1– 3pm
San Diego Humane Society Central Campus 5500 Gaines Street, San Diego
Helen Woodward AniMeals: Free dog and cat food for elderly or disabled;
recipients must go through a local non-profit (e.g., Meals on Wheels, Jewish Family
Service, etc.).
619-692-2077
Apr 2015
858-756-4117 x341
www.animalcenter.o
rg/animeals
Oct 2014
Rancho Coastal Humane Society
760-753-6413
389 Requeza Street
Encinitas, CA 92024
619-226-7625
dogloversministry.co
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845-875-9545
Petfoodstamps.org
Dog Lover’s Ministry (through the Rock Church): Wednesdays 6-7 pm
Pet Food Stamps: Nationwide
PAWS San Diego | 6160 Fairmount Ave. Suite I | San Diego | CA | 92120
Phone: (619) 297-7297 | Fax: (619) 393-0322 | pawssandiego.org
Sep 2014
SERVICE ANIMAL INFO:
Paws’Itive Teams: Service Dogs
Kensington Vet: May provide help for service animals
Assistance Dog Partners
Love Heels Canine Partners:
Tenants’ Legal Advice re Service Animals: For publications, Housing & Urban
Development Customer Service
Little Angel Service Dogs: Psychiatric, autism, hearing, mobility, seizure alert
service dogs
858-558-7297
Fax: 858-674-7461
619-584-8418
iaadp.org/VCP.html
619-283-8817
LoveHeels.org
1-888-341-7781
1-800-669-9777
1-800-927-9275
1-800-767-7468
www.fairhousingfirst.org
www.hud.gov/offices/fheo
9260 Isaac Street, Suite K,
Santee, CA 92071
LittleAngelsServiceDogs.org
info@littleangelsservicedo
gs.org 800-528-9550
EUTHANASIA/AFTERCARE SERVICES:
San Diego Pet Memorial Park: discount with mention of PAWS San Diego or
the San Diego Humane Society
County Department of Animal Services: low cost euthanasia and cremation
San Diego Humane Society: $125 for owner present euthanasia (only offered
at San Diego and Oceanside campuses; appt. required 24 hrs. in advance); $40
for owner not present (offered at all campuses); aftercare offered for
additional cost depending on pet weight; also offers Pet Loss Support Group
858-909-0009
Fax 858-450-0777
619-767-2675
San Diego: 619-299-7012
Oceanside: 760-757-4357
Escondido: 760-888-2275
Oct 2014
Apr 2015
USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS:
Dog Care Knowledge: Home remedies for many common problems.
Poison Control: 24-Hour Helpline
San Diego Humane Society: Open 7 days per week
Emergency Animal Rescue: From life-threatening situations, such as stuck in
drainpipe, up a tree, etc. NOT vet issues
Handicapped Pet Resources: Multiple resources for sale
http://www.dog-careknowledge.com
800-213-6680
619-299-7012
760-789-5775
Emer. 760-594-0751
emergencyanimalrescue.
org
HandicappedPets.com
Oct 2014
Apr 2015
July 2014
Aug 2014
LEASH FREE PARKS:
Coronado - Beach
North end of Coronado Municipal Beach
Del Mar – Beach: Off-leash season is SeptemberJune
Highway 101 at Border Ave and Camino Del Mar; across from
racetrack
Encinitas - Orpheus Park
482 Orpheus Ave Hours: 6-7:30 am, 4-6 pm Mon/Wed/Fri
Encinitas - Viewpoint Park
Cornish Dr & East D St -Hours: 6-7:30 am, 4-6 pm Mon/Wed/Fri
PAWS San Diego | 6160 Fairmount Ave. Suite I | San Diego | CA | 92120
Phone: (619) 297-7297 | Fax: (619) 393-0322 | pawssandiego.org
Poway - Poway Dog Park
Poway Community Park 13094 Bowron Rd. Until 9:30 pm
San Diego - Cape Hart Park
Soledad Mountain Road near Felspar Street
San Diego - Fiesta Island
Sea World Dr. to Fiesta Island Rd.
San Diego - Grape Street and 28th St.
Restricted Hours: 7:30 - 10 am, 4-9 pm (Mon-Fri)
San Diego - Morley Field
Jacaranda Place near the tennis courts
San Diego - Nate’s Point (Balboa Park)
El Prado and North Balboa
San Diego - Ocean Beach
Voltaire St. and Point Loma Blvd.
San Diego - Dusty Rhodes Park
Sunset Cliffs & Nimitz Blvds Leash-free small & large dog areas
San Diego - Nobel Dog Park
8820 Judicial Drive (Corner of Novel and Judicial)
San Diego - Doyle Community Dog Park
Regents Road at Cargill St.
ADDENDUM FROM: http://www.banfieldcharitabletrust.org/home/assistance-programs/#national
For pet owners needing help, here is a list of national, state and loval veterinary resources. If you are still unable to find
the help you need, please contact your local humane society and/or shelter(s) since they may know about local low-cost
or free services available. The Banfield website also has a list of crowdfunding sites that may also be able to help.
National Programs
The following are potential financial aid organizations.
They have not been evaluated by PAWS San Diego.
Some are lending agencies and may have interest charges. Use care in accepting financial aid.
Big Hearts Fund
Ian Somerhalder Foundation isfoundation.com
Buddy Care Foundation
Joshua Louis Animal Cancer Foundation
Canine Cancer Awareness
K9 Carts (donated wheelchairs for dogs)
CareCredit
Magic Bullet Fund
Cats in Crisis
Onyx and Breezy Foundation
Cody’s Club
Paws 4 a Cure
Diabetic Cats in Need
Riedel and Cody Fund
Dog and Cat Cancer Fund
Rose’s Fund
Extend Credit (for veterinary practices only)
Scout’s Fund (physical therapy)
Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance
Shakespeare Animal Fund
Frankie’s Friends (works with veterinarians only)
The Deaf Dog Medical Support Fund
Gracie’s Mission
The Pet Fund
Clifford Animal Foundation cliffordaf.org
Top Dog Foundation (senior dogs only)
PAWS San Diego | 6160 Fairmount Ave. Suite I | San Diego | CA | 92120
Phone: (619) 297-7297 | Fax: (619) 393-0322 | pawssandiego.org