Animal Resources of Tidewater - Medical Assistance
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Hours: Applications get a response in 24 to 48 hours; the mailbox is not checked after 7pm on weekdays or from 12pm Saturday through Monday morning.
- What it is
- Help paying vet bills
- Who it helps
- Families with financial hardship whose pet has a favorable prognosis.
- Where
- Primarily the Hampton Roads area; outside the area case by case
- Status
- Accepting applications
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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One-time financial help for qualifying families going through a hard time financially, toward routine care, some diagnostic tests, surgeries or a one-time medication fill, so pets can stay healthy and out of the shelter. It does not pay for care already received, long-term care, or costly imaging such as MRI and CT.
How to reach them
Where: Primarily the Hampton Roads area; outside the area case by case
Hours: Applications get a response in 24 to 48 hours; the mailbox is not checked after 7pm on weekdays or from 12pm Saturday through Monday morning.
Good to know
- Who can use it: Families with financial hardship whose pet has a favorable prognosis. Applicants must first apply for CareCredit. All dogs and cats in the family must be spayed or neutered or scheduled for it. Help is one time per individual or family.
- How to get started: Apply online through the Medical Assistance page. If your pet is in immediate danger, apply and also seek veterinary care right away.
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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