Kern County Animal Services - L.O.V.E. Project Veterinary Care Assistance
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- What it is
- Help paying vet bills
- Who it helps
- Kern County pet owners needing critical veterinary care.
- Where
- Kern County
- Status
- Accepting applications
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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Lifesaving Outreach for Veterinary Emergencies: help paying for critical veterinary care for pets of Kern County owners, funded by donors through the Friends of the Kern County Animal Shelters Foundation and available while funding lasts. Award amounts vary by case and are paid directly to the veterinarian; processing takes 3-7 days. Not available for preventative care.
Good to know
- Who can use it: Kern County pet owners needing critical veterinary care. Applicant must have a cost estimate from a veterinarian, and the clinic must accept partial payment by phone from a third party.
- How to get started: Complete the Veterinary Care Assistance application on the Kern County Animal Services website.
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
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