Frequently asked questions
Adopting helps cover care, vaccinations, and spay/neuter costs. Normally, fees are:
Adult dogs & cats: $100
Puppies & kittens (2–5 months): $50
Spay/neuter fee (if unaltered): $25
For more details and to see our available pets, visit:
FAQ: pvastx.org/adopt
Dogs: pvastx.org/dogs
Cats: pvastx.org/cats
Foster: pvastx.org/foster
Questions? Contact PVAS at (956) 720-4563 or info@pvastx.org.
Organizations That Provide Credit and/or Loans
Care Credit Veterinary Financing: This healthcare credit card gives you the flexibility to pay for pet medical bills ranging from routine appointments to emergency surgeries.
Scratchpay: Apply for a payment plan and scratchpay will pay your vet bill immediately. You can pay them back in 30 days without interest, or over a 12 to 24-month period with a personalized interest rate based on your financial profile.
Varidi: Online payment platform that makes it easy for veterinarians to offer payment plans. There is no credit check or credit reporting - you just negotiate a payment plan with the business.
Organizations That Provide Financial Aid
United States Department of Veteran Affairs: If you’re a veteran with a service dog, the VA will cover the cost of veterinary care (doesn’t cover unrelated costs such as over-the-counter medications, food, treats and non-sedated dental care).
Friends and Vets Helping Pets: Funds treatments for curable (lifesaving, not life-prolong) diseases such as tumors, broken bones, ambulatory care, expensive medication, or post-surgical prosthetics such as a K-9 cart.
Paws 4 A Cure: This organization helps cats and dogs regardless of breed, age, or diagnosis. Pet “parents” with limit ability to pay for care may qualify for assistance with vet bills.
The Pet Fund: Helps pet owner pay for non-basic, non-urgent care for chronic conditions, heart disease, and cancer.
Diabetic Cats in Need: Offers financial aid for insulin, helps find new homes for unwanted cats with diabetes, and starts local rescue programs to help diabetic cats get adopted.
Magic Bullet Fund: Financial Assistance for cats and dogs with cancer. For those financially unprepared to pay for their dog’s or cat’s cancer treatment. This nonprofit aims to close the gap.
The Mosby Foundation: Working to help neglected, sick, and abused dogs since 2003. Dog owners can apply to have procedures and treatments covered. However, the foundation cannot help with vet bills already accrued.
The Onyx and Breezy Foundation: Helping dogs and cats live happy lives through funding for spay and neuter programs, rescuing animals from kill shelters, support for cancer research and much more.
Hope Mending Hearts Foundation: Financial assistance grants so pet owners, Good Samaritans and rescuers can care for animals who need urgent veterinary care.
Red Rover Relief: In event of an emergency, this organization offers immediate financial assistance for veterinary care. RedRover responds to applications within two business days.
Aid Specific to Cancer
Stymie Canine Cancer Foundation – Ask your vet to apply
The Riedel & Cody Fund – Apply online
Live Like Roo – Apply online
Aid Specific to Mobility
Handicapped Pets Foundation - Provides dog wheelchairs
Red Flyer, the Handicapped Pets Community - Loans of refurbished pet wheelchairs
Crowd-Funding Veterinary Costs
Pet Insurance
Dogs on Deployment: Temporary foster homes for pets during deployments
Pact for Animals: Military foster program
Local Training Services: Find a Certified Dog Trainer near you
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Cats:
Help for Found Kittens





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