Financial Assistance Resources
Caring for a pet is a real commitment, and unexpected costs can come at any time. At La Cumbre Animal Hospital, we want every Santa Barbara pet family to know help is available. Below are local and national organizations that may be able to assist.
Local Resources
C.A.R.E.4Paw
Free spay/neuter surgeries and affordable veterinary care through their mobile clinic, plus pet food and supplies through their Companion Pet Assistance program. Also includes the Diana Basehart Lifeline Fund, which helps ensure pets in the Santa Barbara area continue receiving the medical attention they need.
Santa Barbara County Animal Services — Pet Resource Center
Provides food, litter, and pet supplies, and helps connect pet owners with medical care.
Located at 5473 Overpass Road.
Open Monday–Saturday, 9am–4:45pm (closed 11am–noon).
Santa Barbara Rescue Mission
May help connect pet owners with affordable care options. Located at 535 E. Yanonali Street.
Santa Barbara Humane
Offers a medical assistance program, funded by community donors, to support pet owners who cannot afford care.
Mercy Crusade
Nonprofit offering low-cost vaccinations, medical services, and spay/neuter in Oxnard.
2252 Craig Drive, Oxnard, CA 93036.
National Resources
Pet Assistance Inc.
Helps longtime pet owners who have always cared for their pet but cannot afford an emergency problem. Grants are based on urgency, prognosis, and financial need; the owner is expected to contribute to treatment costs. Not available for new or recently acquired pets.
Frankie’s Friends Charitable Pet Foundation
Provides grants to family pets facing lifesaving emergency or specialty veterinary care when owners cannot afford the full cost of treatment.
Voice for the Animals “Helping Friends” Program
Supports seniors, people with disabilities, those with terminal illnesses, and individuals on fixed incomes across Southern California with the cost of caring for their pets.
Questions About Payment?
If you have any questions about payment or financing before your visit, our Santa Barbara team is glad to help. Just reach out.