Checked Nov 7, 2026 on the program's website · How we check
The short version
Helps pay the vet bill for sick or injured cats found by people who can't afford the care. Call the helpline and leave a message; a volunteer calls back.
Not for everyone: check who qualifies below
No prices on their site: ask when you call
Who can use it
For people who find a sick or injured cat and can't afford its vet care.
Cats found sick or injured, not your own pet
How to get in
Call the helpline any time and leave a message. A volunteer aims to call you back within 24 hours. It is not for emergencies.
When
No hours or schedule on their site.
San Antonio area
What it costs
They don't post prices. Ask for the total when you call.
What they do
shares the cost of vet care for sick or injured cats found by Good Samaritans
Low-cost vet for check-ups, shots and common problems like itchy skin, urinary issues, heartworm and parvo. Exams are $45. Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, by appointment.
Grants of up to $1,000 toward emergency vet care for low-income pet owners in Bexar and nearby counties. You pay 10% of the bill plus anything over $1,000. Apply before treatment, with your vet's estimate.
Free street clinic for pets of people who are homeless, on set Wednesdays, 10am to noon, at Harper's Chapel. Free exams, shots, parasite care and spay or neuter vouchers. First come, first served.