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Rancho Coastal Humane Society - Veterinary Care Program for Seniors

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What it is
Help paying vet bills
Who it helps
Age 60 or older, living in San Diego County, on a fixed or limited income within program limits.
Where
San Diego County
Status
Accepting applications
Checked
on the official website, November 3, 2026

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Case-by-case help paying for veterinary treatment for pets of low-income seniors, with payment going directly to the veterinarian.

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: 389 Requeza St., Encinitas, CA 92024

Good to know

  • Who can use it: Age 60 or older, living in San Diego County, on a fixed or limited income within program limits. Assistance is not guaranteed and urgent care should not wait for approval.
  • How to get started: Call to inquire, then provide financial documents and a written treatment estimate from a licensed San Diego County veterinarian.

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.

If cost is the barrier, Paying for Care compares grants, payment plans and fundraising, and a free funding plan puts them together for your pet.

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Sources

Rancho Coastal Humane Society - Veterinary Care Program for Seniors 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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