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Animal Samaritans Financial Assistance (Animal Care Fund and Senior Pet Wellness Fund)

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What it is
Help paying vet bills
Who it helps
Full-time Coachella Valley or Morongo Basin resident with proof, income limits apply.
Where
Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin
Status
Accepting applications
Checked
on the official website, November 3, 2026

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Helps income-qualifying Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin pet owners pay for veterinary care, with a separate fund for seniors 60 and older.

Checked on the official website · November 3, 2026 What this means
An independently researched listing, not a statement of partnership or endorsement.

How to reach them

Where: 72-120 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, CA 92276

Good to know

  • Who can use it: Full-time Coachella Valley or Morongo Basin resident with proof, income limits apply. The Senior Pet Wellness Fund requires age 60+ and proof of pet ownership.
  • How to get started: Call to pre-qualify before services (Animal Care Fund), or submit the Financial Aid Application on the Animal Samaritans website (Senior fund).

Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines

Before you go

Call or check their page for current prices, appointment availability, any income or residency rules, and which animals they see. Ask what to bring.

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Sources

Animal Samaritans Financial Assistance (Animal Care Fund and Senior Pet Wellness Fund) official page, checked November 3, 2026. Details have not yet been confirmed by the organization. Programs change; contact them for current information.

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