RESOURCES

For Cats in Southern California

In a medical emergency, an injured or sick animal should be taken to a veterinarian immediately. If you need financial or other aid to get an animal to the vet, please do not delay in seeking organizations to help.

HELP WITH VETERINARY EXPENSES

Urgent Medical Needs

We cannot guarantee what any organization may or may not cover. Various organizations operate differently.  Some exclude cancer and some treat it. They may require documentation for income qualification. Upfront, make sure you understand the organization’s requirements and what they will and will not cover.  They pay the vet directly, and do not reimburse for expenses that have already been paid. If your animal is sick or injured and you know you cannot afford a vet bill, don’t delay in reaching out to organizations that may help!

Actors & Others for Animals:  Emergency Medical Page

https://actorsandothers.com/emergency_medical_assistance.html

Brown Dog Foundation, Inc.

https://www.browndogfoundation.org/

Carma (Compassionate Animal Rescue for Medical Aid)

https://www.carmaoc.org

Free Animal Doctor

https://freeanimaldoctor.org/

 

Frankie’s Friends

Based in Florida, they provide help nation-wide for those that qualify..

https://www.frankiesfriends.org/national-frankies-friends-fund

 

Karma Rescue

https://www.karmarescue.org/programs

For medical aid, scroll down to Medical Assistance and Training

 

Red Rover Foundation

https://redrover.org/

 

Sam Simon Foundation

http://www.ssfmobileclinic.org

(888) 364-7729

Cats were not mentioned in the web pages we initially checked, but cats were included their Yelp page comments:  “Mobile Veterinary Clinic - Free surgeries for cats & dogs belonging to families who earn less than $40,000 per year.  Spays, neuters, mass removals, eye removals, amputations, entropion repair, ear hematomas, bladder stones and more.  All services are offered completely free to our recipients. (Appointments are scheduled in advance.)”  [Retrieved Feb. 13, 2023.]

 

The Pet Fund

https://www.thepetfund.com/

 

 

SPAY/NEUTER ASSISTANCE

Vouchers and Discounts

Providers of vouchers or other discounts that may help reduce the cost of spay/neuter and vaccines. Also, check your local area for facilities that have vaccine clinic days, which may offer free or low-cost vaccines.

Actors and Others Spay/Neuter Assistance

https://www.actorsandothers.com/spay_neuter_help.html

Provides pledges for discounts that can be used for spay/neuter. On the above web page, scroll down to the phone number and call during their business hours.

POPCO

http://www.popco-inc.org/index.html

info@popco-inc.org

Vouchers for residents of San Bernardino and Riverside counties.

Clinics

ASPCA

Los Angeles, CA

https://aspca.org/los-angeles-initiative/aspca-spay-neuter-services-LA/city-los-angeles-ASPCA-spay-neuter-clinic

Residents in certain LA zip codes, as well as those with applicable vouchers are eligible for free spay/neuter services. [Retrieved Dec. 12, 2023]

FixNation

Los Angeles, CA

https://fixnation.org/

From the website: “FixNation provides free spay and neuter services to homeless, stray, and community cats to support trap-neuter-return across Los Angeles City and County. Free spay/neuter of community cats is provided by appointment only. To request an appointment, individuals must first complete a free training session with FixNation to become an approved trapper.” [Retrieved Dec. 12, 2023]

Ontario Spay and Neuter

Ontario, CA

https://ontariospayandneuter.com/

Stray Paws Animal Haven

South El Monte, CA

https://www.straypawsanimalhaven.org/

RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS

in Southern California

Baby Kitten Rescue

Los Angeles, CA

https://www.BabyKittenRescue.com 

 

Carma (Compassionate Animal Rescue for Medical Aid)

Orange County, CA

https://www.carmaoc.org

 

Cat AdopTion Service 

Escondido, CA

https://www.catadoptionservice.org

 

Cats In Need

Chino, Diamond Bar, Fullerton, Rancho Cucamonga, Whittier, Yorba Linda, CA

https://www.catsinneed.com/locations 

 

Guardian Angel, Inc.

Calimesa, CA

https://www.guardianangelpets.com  

 

Heaven on Earth

North Hollywood, CA

https://www.heavenlypets.org 

 

Hope for Paws

Beverly Hills, CA

https://www.hopeforpaws.org   

 

Jellicle Cats Rescue Foundation

Long Beach, CA

https://www.jelliclecatsrescuefoundation.com  

 

Kitt Crusaders

Los Angeles, CA

https://www.kittcrusaders.org  

 

Kitten Rescue

Los Angeles, CA

https://www.kittenrescue.org 

 

Meoowz Res Q

Orange County and Inland Empire, CA

https://www.meoowzresq.org 

 

Priceless Pets Rescue

Chino Hills, CA

https://www.pricelesspetsrescue.org 

 

Rafiki’s Rescue

Anaheim, CA

https://www.rafikisrescue.com 

 

Room 8 Cat Memorial Foundation

Jarupa Valley, CA

https://www.room8cats.org 

 

Sierra Pacific Furbabies

Southern and Northern California

https://www.sierrapacificfurbabies.com   

 

Surfcat Cafe and Adoptions

Ventura, CA

https://www.surfcatcafe.org  

 

The Ark of San Juan Companion Animal Rescue 

San Juan Capistrano, CA

https://www.arkofsanjuan.org 

 

The Cat’s Meow Animal Rescue

Los Angeles, CA

https://www.thecatsmeowanimalrescue.org  

 

Zazzy Cats Kitty Rescue

Long Beach, CA

https://www.zazzycats.org 

PET SAFETY & CARE

ASPCA: Poisonous Plants and Poison Control Center

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Phone Number: (888) 426-4435

Visit the link below for an extensive list and photos of poisonous plants. If you think an animal has ingested a toxic substance or plant, please take the animal to a veterinarian immediately.

https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants

Cornell University Veterinary College Feline Health Topics

https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics

Little Big Cat

https://littlebigcat.com/

A variety of topics from veterinarian Dr. Jean Hofve and behaviorist Jackson Galaxy.

Little Big Cat: Declawing

https://littlebigcat.com/category/declawing/

This page not only discusses why cats should not be declawed, but at the end of the list, goes further with a discussion of what to do if a declawed cat is in your care.

Little Big Cat: Nutrition

https://littlebigcat.com/category/nutrition/

Little Big Cat: What Cats Should Eat

https://littlebigcat.com/what-cats-should-eat/

Little Big Cat: Rabies Vaccine

https://littlebigcat.com/rabies-vaccine-reality-check/

VCA Hospitals: Wellness Testing for Senior Cats

We’ve seen tragic cases where cats suffered in silence for a long time with an undiscovered illness, and by the time someone contacted us, the cat had already been permanently damaged by a treatable condition, or the pet’s condition was so advanced, the pet’s life could not be saved. Ask your veterinarian what tests should be done and at what age should they be done. Keeping it simple, the article below explains about wellness testing.

https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/wellness-testing-for-senior-cats

Information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. Sources of information, financial aid and services may change their policies and benefits from time to time. Please independently verify all information that affects your decision.

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