Financial Assistance
If the cost of caring for your cat has become overwhelming, there are financial assistance resources that may help.
Simply Cats does not offer direct financial aid, but we can point you toward community programs and organizations that may be able to assist.
- Food & Basic Care Support
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Pet food pantry
www.svdpid.orgSt. Mary’s Food Bank
Pet food pantry (limited to residents of 83702, 83703, 83706 & 83714, plus veterans and active military throughout the Treasure Valley)
www.stmarysfoodbankboise.com
Idaho Humane Society
Pet food pantry
idahohumanesociety.org
Hand & Paw
Pet food pantry on the 1st Saturday of each month at LifeSpring Church in Star
www.handandpaw.org- Low Cost Spay & Neuter Resources
Visit our spay & neuter resources page for low-cost clinics and voucher programs.- Veterinary Financial Assistance
Hand & Paw
Financial assistance through the Pet Life Grant for emergency or life-altering treatment
www.handandpaw.org
Nomadic Critters
Free veterinary care and related services for pets of people experiencing homelessness in the Treasure Valley
nomadiccritters@gmail.com
Paws 4 A Cure
Financial assistance for non-routine veterinary care, illness, and injury treatment
paws4acure.orgPet Lifeline Program
Financial assistance for non-basic, non-urgent medical care (chronic conditions, cancer treatment, heart disease, diabetes, eye disease, IBD, and more)
petnewsdaily.com/financial-assistanceFrankie’s Friends
Financial assistance for lifesaving emergency or specialty veterinary care
frankiesfriends.org
RedRover
Financial assistance for animals with life-threatening injury or illness requiring urgent treatment
redrover.orgBanfield Pet Hospital – HOPE Funds
Financial assistance for income-qualified pet owners whose pet has a life-threatening condition. Contact a local Banfield location for details.
Boise PetSmart: 208-321-2621
Meridian PetSmart: 208-898-8823- Payment Plans & Financing
CareCredit
Credit card that can be used for veterinary and other medical expenses
carecredit.com
Scratchpay
Payment plans to help manage veterinary bills
scratchpay.com- Behavioral Support Grants
Feline Right at Home Grant – Molly DeVoss & Vitakraft
Behavioral consultations for under-resourced families who cannot afford standard fees. Designed to address behavioral concerns and help prevent surrender.
catbehaviorsolutions.org/vk-grant-application- Cost Saving Tools
Chewy – Connect with a Vet
Free online chat and video consultations with licensed veterinarians and/or vet techs to help determine next steps, answer questions, and decide whether in-person care is needed.
chewy.com/b/connect-vet-16616