Financial Assistance Programs through CRHS - Which is Right for You?

Compare each assistance program below to determine which best fits your needs. Heart2Heart Grants and the Franke Fund Loan may be used together for qualifying emergency veterinary care. If you, or someone you know, is currently experiencing homelessness but residing in La Crosse County, and are in need of cat or dog vaccinations and/or spay/neuter services please email Megan.Manley@couleehumane.com for more information on assistance.

Heart2Heart Pet Lifeline Grant

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Provides grants that help cover veterinary costs for pet owners who otherwise couldn't afford care.

Immediate Vet Care✅ Up to $500 Grant
Routine Care❌ No
Spay/Neuter✅ Up to $100/Pet
Boarding✅ Temporary Boarding
Vaccinations✅ Limited Situations
Repayment Required❌ No
Income Verification✅ Required
La Crosse County Resident✅ Required
Apply for Heart2Heart

Franke Fund Loan

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No-interest loan designed to help with immediate or emergency veterinary care.

Immediate Vet Care✅ Up to $200 Loan
Routine Care❌ No
Repayment Required✅ Yes
Income Verification❌ No
La Crosse County Resident❌ Not Required
Can Combine with Heart2Heart✅ Yes
Apply for Franke Fund

SNAP

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Low-cost spay/neuter and vaccination assistance for qualifying La Crosse County residents.

Emergency Care❌ No
Spay/Neuter✅ Yes
Vaccinations✅ Yes
Repayment Required❌ No
Income Verification✅ Required
La Crosse County Resident✅ Required
Can Combine with Heart2Heart✅ Yes (limited; unsheltered only)
Apply for SNAP
Looking for other resources and options?

See below for additional veterinary care financial resources and spay/neuter options not through CRHS.

Additional Resources

The following programs are not affiliated with CRHS. If you have any questions regarding these assistance programs please contact the organization that coordinates them directly.

Additional resources for emergency veterinary care:

  • The Pet Fund - Provides financial assistance for non-basic, non-urgent care, such as medication for chronic conditions.

  • Brown Dog Foundation - Helps with the cost of medication and treatment when a pet is sick but has a good prognosis.

  • Paws 4 A Cure - Offers assistance for various illnesses and injuries for dogs and cats.

  • The Onyx and Breezy Foundation - Funds medical supplies and medicine for pets in need.

  • Diabetic Cats in Need -  Specializes in helping with insulin and diabetic supplies.

  • RedRover Relief - Provides grants for urgent, life-threatening veterinary care.

  • The Mosby Foundation - Assists with veterinary costs, primarily for dogs. 

  • Care Credit - a credit card offering special financing for out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision, cosmetic, and veterinary expenses not covered by insurance, with promotional plans like no interest if paid within a set period or low-APR extended terms.

  • ScratchPay - is a veterinary financing service that allows pet owners to pay for emergency, routine, or preventive pet care via, monthly, or deferred-interest payment plans rather than upfront, lump-sum payments.

Additional resources for spay/neuter assistance: