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Paws-Ability Stella's Touch Veterinary Assistance

What it is
Help paying vet bills
Who it helps
Brunswick County residents with financial hardship
Where
Brunswick County residents
Status
Accepting applications
Checked
on the official website, November 5, 2026

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One-time grant toward veterinary care for owned indoor pets of Brunswick County residents facing financial hardship when a pet has an emergency, serious illness or injury. Does not cover routine care, chronic conditions, end-of-life services, heartworm treatment or spay/neuter, and is not for community cats or fosters.

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: Brunswick County residents

Good to know

  • Who can use it: Brunswick County residents with financial hardship; owned indoor pets only; one grant per family or address. Applicants must apply for CareCredit before completing the application.
  • How to get started: Apply for CareCredit first, then complete the online Apply Here form on the Paws-Ability website; they will contact you.

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

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

Paws-Ability Stella's Touch Veterinary Assistance official page, checked November 5, 2026.

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