Minnesota Humane Society

WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATIONS AT THIS TIME.

Caring for animals can be expensive. The Minnesota Humane Society offers grants to qualified Minnesota residents for veterinary treatment for their cat, dog or other companion animal. Grants are not given for preventative care such as spay/neuter or vaccinations, but are instead for injury or illness treatment only.

To be eligible for a Minnesota Humane Society veterinary assistance grant, the animal for which you are seeking a grant must be yours and reside with you, and you must meet certain income and household size requirements. If you do not meet the requirements and accept a grant from the Minnesota Humane Society, you are committing fraud and may be subject to prosecution.

All animals 6 months of age or older must be spayed or neutered. Proof of spay/neuter must be provided. In rare circumstances, a grant may be approved if the spay/neuter can be performed at the time of treatment. We do not provide grants to anyone who has bred any of their animals for fun, for profit, or as a hobby.

The Minnesota Humane Society is an independent 501 (c) (3) non-profits organization and does not receive govenment funding. We have limited resources and occasionally a grant for assistance cannot be made even when a person qualifies. Additionally, the Minnesota Humane Society reserves the right to refuse or withdraw a grant for assistance if the applicant/recipient behaves in a way that is uncooperative, disrespectful or affects the safety of others. The treating veterinarian is required to consult with the Minnesota Humane Society regarding the animal's diagnosis, prognosis and recommended treatment. Treatment beyond diagnosis may not be covered depending on the prognosis and survival rate.

Grant recipients are responsible for paying 25% of treatment charges and the Minnesota Humane Society will pay 75% of the remaining charges, up to a maximum grant of $1,000. Grants are active for 6 months from the date of applicaton. Due to the high demand for grants, you are not eligible for a grant if you or a member of your household have received grant funds totaling $1,000.

To apply for a grant, click on "Next Page" below. Grant inquiries or applications are not reviewed or processed in the evening after 4:30 p.m., or on weekends and holidays. This is not an emergency grant program. It may take up to 5 business days for an application to be reviewed and processed. If your animal is in need of immediate veterinary care, where any delay will put your animal at risk, it is your responsibility to seek care for your animal immediately. Below is a list of veterinary clinics offering lower pricing. Some of these clinics do offer payment plans. Both Mission Animal Hospital and Access Veterinary Care have weekend and evening hours.

Access Veterinary Care
Animal Humane Society Veterinary Centers
Mission Animal Hospital
ValueCare Veterinary Clinic

Contact Information

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Animal & Vet Information

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Has your companion animal ever been taken to a veterinarian?

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Signature & Submission

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I read the application and understand the questions and statements on this application.

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Once your application is reviewed, we will contact you for additional information.

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