Although veterinary care is still a bargain compared to comparable human medical care (just compare the cost of a hysterectomy for a woman to the same surgery for a cat, or even a large dog), it can still be a struggle for many of our clients to provide their animal companions with the level of care they deserve. We understand how difficult it can be to be faced with unexpected veterinary expenses. We want to help our clients plan for and manage the costs involved in caring for their pets. Interest free payment plans, pet insurance, and assistance from charitable funds can all help you provide your family memeber with the care they need.

Payment Plans

Care Credit

Sunset Pet Hospital offers a 6 month no-interest payment plan through Care Credit. Please check out Care Credits website www.carecredit.com to apply.  It is very simple.  We can also help you apply over the phone with some information from you. Care Credit also offers low interest rate payment plans, in 24, 36, 48, or 60 month arrangements.

Insurance

Veterinary Pet Insurance

VPI is the oldest and largest pet insurance company, and it is the most popular with Sunset Pet Hospital clients.  VPI offers Well Pet Care/Preventive Care coverage as well as coverage for accidents and illnesses.  Several different illness and injury plans are available.

Trupanion Pet Insurance

This newer insurance company is the second most popular with Sunset Pet Hospital clients. Trupanion pays back 90% of most veterinary bills, less the exam fee, deductible, and cost related to conditions present prior to enrollment.

Charitable Assistance

AAHA Helping Pets Fund: The AAHA Foundation Board of Trustees created the AAHA Helping Pets Fund and works with AAHA accredited practices to identify pets in need.  It provides financial aid to support non-elective or emergency care for those suffering illness and injury.Visit www.aahahelpingpets.org for more information.

The Budkis Fund is used for emergency vet care for low-income seniors. We can help clients, who think they may qualify, apply for this fund.

The Dog and Cat Cancer Fund: The Dog and Cat Cancer Fund offers grants to owners of pets with cancer who might not otherwise be able to afford treatment.  It is funded by profits from Zuke's (a Durango, CO maker of natural pet treats). Between 2007-2010, grants have gone to more than 70 families of dogs and cats with cancer. Criteria include pet's prognisis and the owner's financial need. Call 1-866-985-3364 or visit www.dccfund.org

The Doney Clinic offers free veterinary care to the pets of homeless Seattle residents, or those that meet their income guidelines. For more information, please contact them at 206-622-5177.

The Magic Bullet Fund helps families who can't afford treatment costs for dogs with cancer.  To apply for financial assistance go to www.themagicbulletfund.org

The Mosby Foundation is an all volunteer non-profit organization specializing in paying medical expenses for sick, abused and neglected dogs. To apply for a grant, email info@themosbyfoudation.org, with a brief description of your dog's medical condition and your situation. Please be sure to include your name and physical address.

The Seattle Humane Society offers:

FREE Spay/Neuter Surgeries for Pit Bulls:  Seattle Humane Society provides FREE spay and neuter surgeries to Pit Bulls and Pit Bull Mixes belonging to King County residents. The dogs will also receive free vaccinations, and microchips will be available for $5.            

Mom's Last Litter is also offered by the Seattle Humane Society. They offer spays for cats with unplanned pregnancies at no charge.

The Pet Project, also run by the Seattle Humane Society, is a program offering free veterinary services to people disabled by AIDS. Apply for Pet Project at 425-649-7566 or petproject@seattlehumane.org

Please visit www.seattlehumane.org to learn more about these charitable programs.

The Riedel & Cody Fund: RCF provides financial aid for dogs or cats with cancer.  Based on your resources and the projected cost of care, RCF may elect to offer you financial aid to cover a portion of your pet's cancer treatment.  www.cancerpets.org/financial-aid