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Medical assistance for pets
Spay/Neuter, Vaccine, Deworm and Microchip
The Okanagan Humane Society is dedicated to providing cost efficient solutions to support our local animals. We believe that all animals need and deserve access to basic veterinary care including spay/neuter, vaccination, deworming and microchip ID, whether they are owned pets or lost, abandoned or feral in our communities.
The Pet Assistance Program provides support for pets belonging to people facing financial barriers to ensure animals receive the most basic medical procedures and veterinary care when necessary to relieve pain and suffering. Volunteers work with a network of like-minded veterinary partners across the region to achieve this goal.
Apply for pet assistance
Note: This program is made available for those who are considered very low income, and is funded only by donations from the community. If you are considered very low income and need help accessing veterinary care for spay/neuter and other basic services to relieve pain or suffering by your pet, you may apply based on the qualifications below.
Qualifications for the Pet Assistance Program
How It Works
1. If there is an emergency that requires priority attention, please indicate this in the application.
2. You will be contacted via email, typically within 2-7 days, to establish your qualification and contribution amount.
3. Once qualified, we will provide you and a selected Partner Veterinarian with a designated case number via email, including an agreed upon contribution amount and instructions to book an appointment.
4. You will then bring your pet and pay your agreed upon contribution amount to the clinic. If medical issues unrelated to the intended procedure arise, OHS will be contacted by the Partner Veterinarian for cost estimates and approval prior to the procedures being undertaken. Please note that Partner Veterinarians reserve the right to refuse service for any reason, including if applicant qualification is in question.
Note: Basic vaccines, deworming and pain medications are provided at these appointments as needed. To aid in the return of a lost pet, permanent ID by way of tattoo or microchip is mandatory.
Donate directly to emergency care
OHS receives calls of animals in need of urgent medical care often. We don’t know when they will happen, what the emergency will be, or how big the bill will be to pay.
You can help by donating to ensure lost, abandoned animals get the emergency medical care they need.
The Emergency Medical Fund is used to support medical procedures and surgeries from spay, neuter and vaccines to more extensive injuries including broken limbs or needed surgeries.