Violet's Friends in Need Fund
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- What it is
- Help paying vet bills
- Where
- Nationwide; no state limit stated
- Status
- Check with them before you go
- Checked
- on the official website, November 2, 2026
A quarterly grant fund that helps pay for costly surgeries, procedures and therapies for pets with a good chance of recovery.
Good to know
- Payment policy: Recipients are chosen each quarter; payment goes to the vet. Proof of income and ownership may be requested.
- Who can use it: Pet must have a positive prognosis (at least a 50 percent or better survival rate for six months or more, set by your vet). Life-or-death emergencies are not eligible. Does not reimburse past bills.
- How to get started: Read the five requirements on cocotherapy.com/pages/violets-friends-applicant-pre-requisites, then fill out the Assistance Request Form with supporting records from your vet. Screening can take up to a week.
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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