Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center Is Information Resource on Financial Assistance for Vet Care and More
RIVERSIDE, CA, December 2, 2009 – Many pet owners are struggling financially to provide food and routine care for their beloved companions during these tough times. So when an animal suddenly needs veterinarian care, the money to pay for it may not be available. The owner may be forced to make the decision to either put off treatment which causes the animal to suffer or have the animal euthanized. Additionally, pets that are unaltered bring on the added financial burden of feeding and providing medical care for litters of kittens and puppies.
The Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center (RHSPAC) offers the following resources that may be able to help pet owners pay for veterinary care. Contact the organizations directly for further information and eligibility.
Actors and Others for Animals: www.actorsandothers.com, (818) 755-6045 (spay/neuter surgeries and medical care).
Lend A Paw: http://www.lendapawonline.org, (760) 327-4458 (spay/neuter and other medical care, for pet owners in the Coachella Valley).
United Animal Nations: http://www.uan.org, (916) 429-2457 (LifeLine Grant Program for animal rescuers, non-profit organizations and pet owners caring for animals in life-threatening situations).
Saddleback Valley Humane Society & SPCA: http://home.earthlink.net/~babegee/index.html, (949) 262-5859 (medical care).
Cause For Paws: http://www.causefurpaws.org, (951) 767-2116 (diabetic animals only)
Herdina Memorial Fund for Animals: Riverside County – (951) 358-5600, Coachella Valley – (760) 343-4379 (spay/neuter and medical care, for pet owners 65 years and over with monthly income less than $1500).
RHSPAC also provides information on low-cost spaying/neutering and vaccination clinics, pet behavior problems, animal care and safety, choosing the right cat or dog for your family and lifestyle, animal shelters and rescue groups, dog obedience and agility trainers, animal behaviorists, boarding kennels, and pet sitters in Riverside and San Bernardino counties and beyond.
Contact RHSPAC at (951) 688-4340 or go to www.petsadoption.org. The Pet Adoption Center, located at 6165 Industrial Ave. in Riverside, is open 10–7 Tuesday and Wednesday, 10–5 Thursday–Sunday, and closed Monday and major holidays.
The Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center is a non-profit public benefit charitable organization serving communities in Riverside County and beyond. As the largest no-kill pet rescue organization in Riverside County, RHSPAC accepts owner turn-ins of cats and dogs and transfers from area animal-control agencies. Prior to adoption, each animal is either spayed or neutered, vaccinated, evaluated for behavior issues, and microchipped. Each animal is also monitored for physical, emotional and mental health, and receives ongoing socialization.
For more information, contact:
Jean Clement, Limelight
951-679-6388
jean@limelightpr.com
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