Assistance program · 8484 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75231
Checked Nov 7, 2026 on the program's website · How we check
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 needs
up 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.
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.
Free spay or neuter, pain medicine, rabies shot and microchip for owned dogs and cats in select Dallas ZIP codes. Bring proof of address. While grant funds last.
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.