Centre County PAWS - Dr. John Thomas VET Fund
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- What it is
- Help paying vet bills
- Who it helps
- Dogs and cats whose owner lives (or studies) in Centre County or a surrounding county.
- Where
- Centre County first; residents of surrounding counties (for example Clinton and Union) may be approved as funds allow
- Status
- Check with them before you go
- Checked
- on the official website, November 2, 2026
A grant fund for dog and cat medical bills open to Central Pennsylvania residents; owners in counties bordering Centre County may be approved as funds allow.
How to reach them
Where: Centre County first; residents of surrounding counties (for example Clinton and Union) may be approved as funds allow
Good to know
- Ways to pay: CareCredit
- Payment policy: Funds are paid straight to your vet. A limited number of grants are available each month.
- Who can use it: Dogs and cats whose owner lives (or studies) in Centre County or a surrounding county. Pet must be spayed or neutered, the vet must give a fair or better prognosis, and you must apply for CareCredit and have tried other resources. Not for routine care or bills already paid. Online applications are not for true emergencies.
- How to get started: First get a vet visit and written estimate and apply for CareCredit. Then apply online at centrecountypaws.org/resources/medical-aid/dr-thomas-vet-fund/application. Your vet completes a verification form after you submit.
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.
Also from this organization
- Centre County PAWS - Public Pet Pantry · State College / Centre County (1401 Trout Road)
- Centre County PAWS - Spay and Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) Vouchers · State College / Centre County