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Humane Society of Huron Valley - Friends for Life Pet Assistance

What it is
Help paying vet bills
Who it helps
Washtenaw County and Plymouth residents facing hardship.
Where
Washtenaw County and Plymouth
Status
Accepting applications
Checked
on the official website, November 5, 2026

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HSHV's Friends for Life program helps keep pets in their homes during hardship. It offers veterinary financial assistance at the HSHV clinic, Safe Harbor temporary housing for pets of people in crisis (such as a medical emergency, housing instability or domestic violence), and temporary basic-care help such as dog walks and litter scooping, including for seniors who are struggling to care for a companion animal.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
An independently researched listing, not a statement of partnership or endorsement.

How to reach them

Where: 3100 Cherry Hill Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Good to know

  • Who can use it: Washtenaw County and Plymouth residents facing hardship.
  • How to get started: Call (734) 661-3550 or send a request through the Friends for Life contact form on the HSHV website. Safe Harbor has its own inquiry form.

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

Humane Society of Huron Valley - Friends for Life Pet Assistance official page, checked November 5, 2026. Details have not yet been confirmed by the organization. Programs change; contact them for current information.

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