Also check the resources for Pet Planning & Senior Dog Care, Euthanasia, Grief & Grieving
Financial Assistance
Humane Society’s list of resources provides both national and state-by-state listing of various organizations, funds, etc. for low/no-cost veterinary care.
Spay/Neuter Animal Network (SPAN)
The Woody James Warren Foundation, Inc.
Dogs On Deployment provides financial assistance to qualifying service members E-6 ranks and below, and non-active veterans on an individual basis. Individuals can apply for grants for routine and emergency care, as well as for costs related to PCS travel with pets.
The Pet Fund provides financial aid for pets who need non-basic, non-urgent care.
Best Friends Animal Society offers a listing of resources by state and breed, as well as for individuals who are disabled or have assistance animals.
Trio Animal Foundation helps shelters, rescues and individuals pay medical bills of homeless pets.
Red Rover helps animals rescued from disasters or neglect, domestic violence victims seeking safety with their pets, and animals with life-threatening illnesses.
Care Credit offers payment plans for individuals who need help with various types of bills, including veterinary care.
Rose’s Fund offers financial assistance for veterinary bills to pet owners experiencing financial hardship. The animal must have a good prognosis if care is rendered.
Handicapped Pets Foundation donates mobility equipment to pets in need.
Frankie’s Friends helps with the treatment of emergency and specialty medical conditions where the pet would otherwise suffer, be euthanized, or relinquished without proper veterinary care. Grants capped at $500 per pet/household.
Magic Bullet Fund helps pay for canine cancer treatment only.
Licensing
Ventura County Animal Services Licensing Information
Lost and Found Pets
Humane Society of Ventura County
Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center
Ventura County Animal Services
Military Deployment Assistance
Military Pet Search Assistance
Pet-Friendly Insurance Companies
US Insurance Agents’ The Ultimate Guide to Homeowners Insurance for Dog Owners
Pet Retention & Pet-Friendly Rental Listings
Ventura County Animal Services has helpful information and resources for keeping your pet. They also provide this link to pet-friendly rentals in Ventura County.
The Humane Society of U.S. tips for renting with pets
Find Housing & Insurance: While this is from the My Pit Bull is Family website, it contains information helpful to anyone renting with a big dog. Apartments especially tend to discriminate based on size, not just breed. Good information to have for medium to large dog owners.
Animal Humane Society provides various links to find pet-friendly housing and real estate.
Tips for Pets in Condos and Apartments
Pet Care in Condos and Apartments – includes links to lots of additional helpful articles
Pet Health Insurance
10 Best Pet Insurance Policies
Special Needs Care
Psychology Today: Keeping Dogs with Special Needs Happy, Healthy and Active
Recovery Tips
Mission Reunite’s Search Techniques
Pet and Livestock Support and Recovery Resources
Rescues/Shelters
Canine Adoption and Rescue League (C.A.R.L.)
Humane Society of Ventura County
Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center (S.P.A.R.C.)
Ventura County Animal Services
Spay/Neuter/Vaccinations
Humane Society of Ventura County
Mercy Crusade’s Spay & Neuter Clinic
Simi Valley Non-Profit Spay & Neuter Clinic
Spay/Neuter Voucher Assistance
Spay/Neuter Animal Network (SPAN)
Simi Valley Non-Profit Spay & Neuter Clinic
Ventura County Animal Services
Thank You to C.A.R.L’s website for listing many of these great resources – and thank you to all those who have written in with suggestion for additions!