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Emergency Veterinary Care | Feeding Pets Of The Homeless

710 West Washington Street, Carson City, NV 89703

Eligibility
Serves pet owners who are:
  • Experiencing homelessness while living in a transitional or emergency shelter.
  • Living on the streets.
  • Living in a campground, tent, or vehicle.
  • Living in inadequate housing lacking electricity, plumbing, or water.
  • Living in a motel for short-term stays (up to 3 months).
  • Couch surfing (short-term up to 3 months).
  • A Veteran participating in a VA Housing Program.
Note: Limit of three (3) pets per owner with a maximum of three (3) pre-approved veterinary visits.
Required documents
Will be requested as needed.
Hours
Website available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Languages
None.
Application process
  • Visit the website to for more information and to complete an application. Must have name, organization, and phone number of an agency and agency worker who can verify the living situation while completing form, such as a social worker, shelter staff, homeless outreach team, and so forth.
  • Once approved, agency will coordinate an initial exam with a veterinarian and will pay for pre-approved veterinarian recommended treatment per emergency guidelines.
Fees
No fee.
Service area
United States
Provides assistance with paying for emergency veterinary services such as pets who were hit by a car or attacked by another animal, have broken bones, are in significant pain, have penetrating wounds, ingested toxic or dangerous substances, and so forth. NOTE: Does not pay for outstanding balances or reimbursement for prior treatment. Does not pay for routine wellness checks, vaccinations, or spay/neuter services unless required to get into housing.
Last assured
01/09/2026
Providing organization
Feeding Pets Of The Homeless
Provides a pet food locator and emergency veterinary payment to homeless individuals with pets.
Emergency Veterinary Care | Feeding Pets Of The Homeless