Other Financial Assistance Programs
Brown Dog Foundation
Grants up to $2,500 for life-threatening illness/injury; 2-5 day decisions
Frankie's Friends
Up to $2,000 for emergency & specialty care including cancer
The Magic Bullet Fund
Cancer-specific financial assistance (check current status before listing)
The Pet Fund
Up to $500 for non-emergency, non-routine care including cancer
RedRover Relief
Small grants (~$250 avg) for life-threatening illness; income cap $60k/yr
CancerCare PAW Program
Support for HUMAN cancer patients to help cover vet costs for their pets
Veterinary Oncology — Finding a Specialist
Ask your primary vet for a referral to a board-certified veterinary oncologist.
Many veterinary schools have oncology departments that offer lower-cost treatment — search "veterinary teaching hospital" + your state.
Education & Information
Dog Cancer Blog by Dr. Demian Dressler — highly regarded, evidence-based information written for dog families
Dog Cancer Answers Podcast: episodes for owners at every stage of a diagnosis
Clinical Trials
Animal Clinical Investigation (ACI): acivets.com — national database of open veterinary clinical trials
Many clinical trials offer free or reduced-cost treatment in exchange for participation — ask your oncologist.
Emotional Support & Community
The Dog Cancer Support Facebook Group: large, active community of dog cancer families
Tripawds Community: for dogs and families navigating amputation (often cancer-related)
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement: for grief support at any stage
Pet Loss Support Hotlines: many vet schools offer free phone support (Cornell, Tufts, UC Davis, Michigan State)
Lap of Love Support Facebook Group: large community of families facing cancer with their dogs
End-of-Life Resources
Quality of Life Scale (Dr. Alice Villalobos): the gold standard tool for assessing a dog's quality of life
International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care: find a certified hospice vet near you
In-home euthanasia services: national network of in-home veterinary euthanasia providers
Rainbow Bridge grief community
Every dog deserves a fighting chance. And every family who loves a dog deserves support. That's why we're here — and why we'll keep fighting for both.