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.()

TRENTON CENTER 2501 W Trenton Rd Edinburg, TX 78539 LAURIE P. ANDREWS CENTER 2451 N US Expressway 281 Edinburg, TX 78541

Our business hours are: Trenton: Mon-Sun:12:00pm-6:00pm Laurie P. Andrews: Mon - Thu: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Fri - Sun: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM

For rehoming assistance, visit websites like rescueme.org, home-home.org, rehomeyourpets.com, getyourpet.com, and rehome.adoptapet.com. You can also find helpful resources from Best Friends Animal Society on rehoming guidance, writing a pet adoption bio, and rehoming a special needs pet.

Call ahead to make sure the food you need is available. • Food For Hunger WME 1115 S. Maryland St, Alton, TX 78573 - (956) 585-9966 • San Benito Food Pantry Inc 2007 E Expressway, San Benito, TX 78586 - (956) 399-1659

If your pet is lost, visit pvastx.org/lostpets for resources and information on locating your pet. You can also contact us at (956) 720-4563 or info@pvastx.org. Our address is 2451 N Expressway, Edinburg, TX 78541.

• PVAS Monthly Wellness Clinic(https://www.pvastx.org/communityclinic) • RGV Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic(http://myrgvspayneuter.com/) • Texas Wellness Spay and Neuter Clinic(https://www.txwellness.com/spay-neuter-clinic/) • Banfield Pet Hospital(https://www.banfield.com/veterinarians/tx/mc-allen/men?cid=yext_local&utm_campaign=yext&utm_medium=yext&utm_source=yext) • Brownsville Spay/Neuter Clinic(https://www.bsnclinic.com/) • The Country Vet(https://thecountryvetcombes.com/)

Organizations That Provide Credit and/or Loans • Care Credit Veterinary Financing:(https://www.carecredit.com/vetmed) This healthcare credit card gives you the flexibility to pay for pet medical bills ranging from routine appointments to emergency surgeries. • Scratchpay:(https://scratchpay.com/) 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:(https://varidi.com/) 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:(https://www.prosthetics.va.gov/psas/Guide_And_Service_Dogs_Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQS.asp#FAQ4) 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:(http://friendsandvetshelpingpets.org/) 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:(https://www.paws4acure.org/) 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:(https://www.thepetfund.com/) Helps pet owner pay for non-basic, non-urgent care for chronic conditions, heart disease, and cancer. • Diabetic Cats in Need:(http://dcin.dreamhosters.com/) 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:(https://themagicbulletfund.org/) 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:(https://www.themosbyfoundation.org/) 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:(http://www.onyxandbreezy.org/) 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:(http://www.hopemendinghearts.net/) Financial assistance grants so pet owners, Good Samaritans and rescuers can care for animals who need urgent veterinary care. • Red Rover Relief:(https://redrover.org/relief/) In event of an emergency, this organization offers immediate financial assistance for veterinary care. RedRover responds to applications within two business days. • Help-a-Pet(https://www.help-a-pet.org/) • American Humane Society - Second Chance Fund(http://americanhumane.org/) Aid Specific to Cancer • Stymie Canine Cancer Foundation (http://fightk9cancer.org/)– Ask your vet to apply • The Riedel & Cody Fund (https://wagglefoundation.org/riedelcody/)– Apply online • Live Like Roo (https://livelikeroo.org/)– Apply online Aid Specific to Mobility • Handicapped Pets Foundation (https://hpets.org/)- Provides dog wheelchairs • Red Flyer, the Handicapped Pets Community (https://www.facebook.com/RedFlyers)- Loans of refurbished pet wheelchairs Crowd-Funding Veterinary Costs • Plumfund(https://www.plumfund.com/pet-fund/) • Cofund my Pet(https://cofundmypet.com/) • Waggle(https://support.waggle.org/hc/en-us/articles/360033512232-Apply-for-Financial-Assistance) Pet Insurance • 24 Pet Watch(https://www.24petwatch.com/) • AKC Pet Insurance(https://www.akcpetinsurance.com/) • ASPCA Pet Insurance(https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/) • Embrace Pet Insurance(https://www.embracepetinsurance.com/) • Healthy Paws Pet Insurance(https://www.healthypawspetinsurance.com/) • Nationwide Pet Insurance(https://www.petinsurance.com/) • Pet First(https://www.petfirst.com/) • Pet Plan(https://www.gopetplan.com/) • Pets Best(https://www.petsbest.com/) • Pet Premium(https://www.petpremium.com/) • Trupanion(https://trupanion.com/)

You can find online resources for your pet's health through the Best Friends Vet Access App for Telemedicine, Best Friends Animal Society Resources on Dog and Cat Health, and options for Heartworm, Flea, and Tick Prevention.

• Pet-Friendly Rentals(https://resources.bestfriends.org/article/pet-friendly-rentals) • Dogs on Deployment:(https://www.dogsondeployment.org/) Temporary foster homes for pets during deployments • Pact for Animals:(https://pactforanimals.org/military-foster-program/) Military foster program • Escaping Domestic Violence Grant Assistance(https://redrover.org/relief/dv-safe-escape-grants/) • Pit Bull Insurance and Housing Resources(https://resources.bestfriends.org/article/pit-bull-insurance-and-housing-resources)

• Local Training Services:(https://www.google.com/search?ei=zyrYXqXQKLyE9PwPl8CHcA&gs_lcp=CgZwc3ktYWIQAxgAMgIIADIGCAAQBRAeOgQIABBHOgcIIxCwAhAnOgUIABDNAjoECCEQClDUN1irQGCzV2gAcAF4AIABZ4gBjAWSAQM2LjGYAQCgAQGqAQdnd3Mtd2l6&oq=dog%20training%20rio%20grande%20valley&q=dog%20training%20rio%20grande%20valley&sclient=psy-ab&sxsrf=ALeKk03HMeDd2-aTIXdxFW4H2-p-WWNnqA%3A1591225039673) Find a Certified Dog Trainer near you • Petco Dog Training(https://stores.petco.com/) • Smarty Paws RGV Dog Training(https://www.smartypawsrgv.com/) • PSP K9 International(https://www.facebook.com/PSPk9international/) • K&B Dog Learning Center(https://www.kbdoglearningcenter.com/) • PetSmart Dog Training(https://www.petsmart.com/store-locator/) • K9 Consultants(http://www.k-9consultants.dog/)

Dogs: • Best Friends Animal Society Dog Training Resources(https://resources.bestfriends.org/pet-training/dog-training) • Dog Training by Kikopup YouTube(https://www.youtube.com/user/kikopup/about) • Zac George’s Dog Training YouTube(https://www.youtube.com/user/zakgeorge21) • Dog Escapes: How to Keep Dogs from Getting Away(https://resources.bestfriends.org/article/dog-escapes-how-keep-dogs-getting-away) • Types of Reward and How to Reward(https://www.clickertraining.com/node/1642) • How To: Redirect, Substitute and Reward(https://smartdoguniversity.com/secrets-dog-training-success-redirect-substitute-reward/) • Positive Reinforcement Dog Training(https://www.thesprucepets.com/positive-reinforcement-dog-training-1118248) • ASPCA Dog Care(https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care) Cats: • Best Friends Animal Society Cat Health and Behavior Resources(https://resources.bestfriends.org/pet-training-cats/all-cat-training-resources) • Cat Not Using Litter Box, Causes and Solutions(https://resources.bestfriends.org/article/cat-not-using-litter-box-causes-and-solutions) • Cat Marking and Spraying(https://resources.bestfriends.org/article/cat-spraying-house) • Cat Behavior Associates(https://catbehaviorassociates.com/) • Jackson Galaxy Behavior Resources and Tips(https://www.jacksongalaxy.com/blog/tag/behavioral-tips/) • ASPCA Cat Care(https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care) • Cats and Allergies(https://www.jacksongalaxy.com/blog/cat-allergies/) • Living with Cat Allergies(https://www.petfinder.com/cats/living-with-your-cat/cat-allergies/)

Help for Found Kittens • Abandoned Kittens(undefined) • Cómo cuidar de los gatitos abandonados(undefined) • Disaster Preparation(https://resources.bestfriends.org/general-pet/disaster-preparation)

• Ana’s Safe Haven(https://www.anassafehavenrescue.org/) • Cinderella Pet Rescue(http://www.cinderella-pet-rescue.org/) • PawStories(http://www.pawstories.pet/) • Forgotten Friends Texas Rescue RGV(http://forgotten-friends.org/) • Recycled Rovers and Friends(https://www.facebook.com/Recycled-Rovers-Friends-No-Kill-Dog-Rescue-234950883216152/) • Donja’s Dogs(http://www.donjasdogs.com/) • Brownsville Animal Defense(https://www.brownsvilleanimaldefense.org/)