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Friends of Austin Animal Services Medical Assistance Program

Assistance program · Austin, TX

Checked Nov 1, 2026 on the program's website · How we check

The short version

A one-time grant toward needed vet care, for owners who might otherwise have to give up their pet. You must be able to pay any cost above the grant. Email to ask for help.

  • Not for everyone: check who qualifies below
  • No prices on their site: ask when you call

Who can use it

For owners who may have to give up a pet because they can't afford needed vet care.

  • One-time grant only
  • You must pay any cost above the grant
  • You must commit to caring for the pet through recovery

How to get in

Email the Austin Animal Services Pet Resource Center at pet.resources@austintexas.gov to ask for help. Replies may take a while.

Email: pet.resources@austintexas.gov

When

No hours or schedule on their site.

Austin area; works with the Austin Animal Services Pet Resource Center

What it costs

They don't post prices. Ask for the total when you call.

What they do

  • modest one-time grant toward necessary veterinary treatment to keep a pet at home

For dogs, cats.

We read this on the provider's own website on Nov 1, 2026: friendsofaac.org/medical-assistance-program. Spot a mistake?

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Emancipet Austin "Free Days" Mobile Clinic

Spay / neuter clinic · Mobile / rotating sites

Rabies shot free

Free spay or neuter for dogs and cats on a mobile clinic that visits Austin parks and rec centers. Austin and Travis County residents only. No appointment: line up at 6am, first come, first served, and spots run out.

Checked Nov 1, 2026 on the clinic's website

Walk-in OKCheck if you qualify

Austin Animal Services Community Cats Program (SNR and TNR)

Assistance program · 7201 Levander Loop, Austin

Feral cat surgery free

Free spay or neuter, rabies shot and ear tip for unowned outdoor cats in Austin and unincorporated Travis County. Drop off 1 or 2 cats at the shelter, Monday to Friday 11am to 5pm, no appointment. Or ask for volunteer trappers by email.

Checked Nov 1, 2026 on the program's website

By appointmentCheck if you qualify

Georgetown Animal Outreach Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Program

Assistance program

Help paying for a spay or neuter for owned dogs and cats in Williamson County, mainly for low-income owners. Surgery is done at Texas Humane Heroes in Leander. Only a few spots each month; contact Texas Humane Heroes to ask.

Checked Nov 1, 2026 on the program's website

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