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.
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