Friends of Austin Animal Services Medical Assistance Program
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- What it is
- Help paying vet bills
- Who it helps
- Pet owners at risk of surrendering a pet over a vet bill.
- Where
- Austin / Travis County (through Austin Animal Services)
- Status
- Accepting applications
- Last checked
- October 29, 2026 on the official website
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A modest one-time grant toward a pet's needed vet treatment, so owners can keep the pet at home instead of surrendering it to the shelter.
Good to know
- Who can use it: Pet owners at risk of surrendering a pet over a vet bill. Owners must pay any cost above the grant and commit to the pet's recovery.
- How to get started: Requests go through the Austin Animal Services Pet Resource Center; email the Pet Resource Center (address on the page). Responses may not be immediate.
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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