Just because you have fallen on hard times, doesn't mean you want man's best friend to suffer. Pets of all kinds can offer comfort and support; both emotional and physical, during any time of strife. But how do you hang onto them when you can barely afford to feed your own family? Or what if they get sick? Veterinary fees sometimes exceed Human Doctor fees today, and a lot of them require payment up front.
There is help out there.
First, if you receive any type of food assistance from your state, you can sign up for petfoodstamps.org. This is a program that is a pet food pantry that sends you pet food in the mail each month, once you are a part of their program. The catch: Don't expect it for emergency assistance. I signed up several months ago and have yet to receive a response.
Second, check out RedRover.org. They have so many resources for all types of pet services; from vet help to spay and neuter help, to help for the homeless to keep their pets.
Third, contact your local animal shelters and animal control services. A lot of times they will receive too much food and litter for kitties, and are willing to donate them on a one time basis if you ask. They have limited space for animals so when they can help keep pets with their families instead of their facilities they are more than happy to help. They will also have the names and numbers of any discounted vet services, or if there is a pet food pantry in your area.
Friday, November 29, 2013
Non Insurance Medical Problems- Where to Start
I will tell you first, that if you have the diagnosis of any type of cancer, my heart goes out to you, but you will probably have one of the easiest times finding aid, whether it be financial or otherwise, especially if you or someone you know has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The Susan B. Komen Foundation has done a fantastic job with awareness to the point where breast cancer. But where do you turn for help if your health problem has no major foundation?
The first place you want to turn to is your local organizations. Dialing 211 on any touch tone phone will ring you to your local social services organizations. They have a list of all of the non-profits and for-profit organizations in your area that help out. Explaining your situation to them will help them to find help more fitting to your situation.
Reach out to your local churches, many of them have nurses and doctors on staff who help families find medical assistance.
Call non-profits who help a disease other than the one you or your loved one has. A lot of times, even if they can't help, they will be able to point you in the direction of organizations who can.
And one of the most important resources I can give you is the Patient Advocate Foundation. They have a huge list of resources. It takes a while to get an advocate, so I would make it one of your first phone calls. http://www.patientadvocate.org/ 1-800-532-5274
The first place you want to turn to is your local organizations. Dialing 211 on any touch tone phone will ring you to your local social services organizations. They have a list of all of the non-profits and for-profit organizations in your area that help out. Explaining your situation to them will help them to find help more fitting to your situation.
Reach out to your local churches, many of them have nurses and doctors on staff who help families find medical assistance.
Call non-profits who help a disease other than the one you or your loved one has. A lot of times, even if they can't help, they will be able to point you in the direction of organizations who can.
And one of the most important resources I can give you is the Patient Advocate Foundation. They have a huge list of resources. It takes a while to get an advocate, so I would make it one of your first phone calls. http://www.patientadvocate.org/ 1-800-532-5274
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