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CHEW Compassion Fund

Assistance program · 8484 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75231

The short version

Grants to help pay for care at CHEW in Dallas when money is tight. Up to $300 for smaller needs, or a larger grant for surgery, hospital stays or emergencies. You must upload proof of finances.

  • Not for everyone: check who qualifies below
  • Prices are on their site (1 listed below)
  • CareCredit accepted
  • Payment plans: Cherry, CareCredit or ScratchPay recommended alongside the fund

Who can use it

Based on financial need. Each application is reviewed one by one. Owning a home or car does not rule you out.

  • You must upload the required financial papers, such as bank statements
  • Incomplete applications are held or denied
  • The fund may not cover the full cost

How to get in

Apply online on the Compassion Fund page. CHEW also asks you to try Cherry, CareCredit or ScratchPay, since the fund may not cover everything.

When

No hours or schedule on their site.

What it costs

Compassion Fund grant, smaller needsup to $300
  • Payment plans: Cherry, CareCredit or ScratchPay recommended alongside the fund
  • CareCredit and ScratchPay accepted

What they do

  • medical care grants up to $300 (diagnostics, medications, minor treatments)
  • Expanded Compassion Fund for major cases (hospitalization, surgery, emergency procedures, advanced diagnostics)

For dogs, cats.

Good to know

A photo of you with your pet is optional but encouraged.

We read this on the provider's own website on Sep 24, 2026: chewac.org/compassionfund, chewac.org/financialhelp. Spot a mistake?

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TCAP Free Spay/Neuter for 14 Fort Worth ZIP Codes

Assistance program · Fort Worth

Free spay or neuter plus a rabies shot for pets of people living in 14 Fort Worth ZIP codes. Book at any TCAP clinic and bring a utility bill or driver's license. Up to 4 pets per household.

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Dallas Community Cat Program (Free TNR)

Assistance program · 1818 N. Westmoreland Road, Dallas

City of Dallas residents can get outdoor community cats spayed or neutered free, with shots, microchip and ear tip. Get a 311 Service Request number first, then use Spay Neuter Network or TCAP.

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