The Animal Aid Fund for Veterinary Care

Inspired by our founder, Jack Hurd

• Before You Request Assistance
• "Paying it Forward" for Past Assistance?

Veterinary bills can be a challenge in the best of times*. Animal Aid offers assistance to community members who cannot afford needed veterinary care.

But the demand is huge and our resources are dwindling. Please give us a hand – every single dollar donated to the Animal Aid Fund for Veterinary Care goes directly to work. Your gift today will save a life tomorrow. Who gets this assistance? People going through bad times, seniors living alone, single parents. For some, the single source of emotional warmth in their life is their companion animal. These are people who care deeply for their friends. And when that friend is suffering, these people suffer right along with them -- all the more so because they don't have the resources to pay for needed care and are faced with the specter of having to put their best friend to sleep as the only way to ease their pain.

Before You Request Assistance Please Understand:

• Our funds are limited and the number of requests is huge. Our budget generally dictates $100 per request.
• Repayment is expected, but we have a lot of practice in working out realistic and individualized repayment schedules – every penny we are reimbursed goes to help other people. You will be, in point of fact, "paying it forward".
• All clients receiving assistance are directed to use our Portland area pre-approved clinics only. Not only do we have confidence in their work, they are actively helping us keep costs down.
• We provide assistance for unexpected medical emergencies, and cannot help with routine pet care such as vaccinations, worming or check ups.
• We cannot offer assistance outside the Portland Metro Area or after a pet has already been treated.
• There may be other requirements, based on the situation.
• CLICK HERE to read through the Frequently Asked Questions before you give us a call.

If you feel your situation qualifies under these rules, please dial:

503-292-6628 Option 1

Leave a message with your contact information (please spell your first and last names) and briefly describe your pet’s medical issue. We will return your call ASAP within our normal business hours.*

* Please note: In order to use our funds for the animals, we have a very small office staff; consequently all calls are initially received by voicemail. Our hours to return your calls are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Calls will not be processed on evenings and weekends.

"Paying It Forward" for Past Assistance?

First of all, thank you – our program depends on participants' willingness to "pay it forward" so that money is available to help other pets in need. If your pet recently received treatment, you should be receiving an invoice shortly. If you have not received your invoice yet and would like to get a head-start on your payments, there are several options:

Online Payment You’re already here, might as well take care of it all at once! We accept payment with credit or debit cards through PayPal. Be sure to enter your identifying Veterinary Care account number.

Vet. Care Account Number

Telephone Payment We accept all major credit and debit cards over the phone. Just call (503) 292-6628 and leave a message on the general line with the best time for our call representative to return your call during our business hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm), and we will do our best to get back to you as soon as possible. Please note that our call representative also handles medical calls, and must prioritize responses, so it may be several days before your call is returned. Check or Money Order You may send a check or money order, made out to Animal Aid, Inc, to: Animal Aid, Inc. P.O. Box 863 Beaverton, OR 97075 Make sure to note that the check is for repayment and include your Veterinary Care account number.