State and Local resources in Maine
Help Fix ME!
A low income spay/neuter program for dogs and cats. Offered by the State of Maine Animal Welfare Program. You must be enrolled in either Maine Care, Food Stamps program, SSI, SSD or TANF.
Co-pay amount of $10 which covers the cost of the spay/neuter surgery and a rabies shot. It is very important to check with the particpating veterinarian for any other required vaccines, exam fees, etc.
FMI: 1-800-367-1317 or (207) 287-7621
- Applications are only taken during business hours of
- 8:00am to Noon and
- 1:00pm to 4:00pm
- If approved, vouchers are valid for up to 4 months
Save Our Strays Spay/Neuter Voucher program
Vouchers are issued to qualified applicants and must be applied to the cost of a spay/neuter surgery only. SOS vouchers will only pay a portion of the procedure and the remaining balance is the financial responsibility of the animal guardian.
We consider many factors for voucher approval, not just family income. Our mission is to reduce companion animal overpopulation and to help animals in need.
Due to funding, our voucher program is currently limited to families living in either Somerset, Kennebec, or Penobscot counties. We may consider some applications from Waldo county, depending on the situation and location.
FMI: call 1-888-772-3162, press 2 for the Spay/neuter voucher program, and leave a message with your name and mailing addresss. An application and more information will be mailed to you.
Bangor Humane Society
Humane Society - Waterville Area
If you live in one of the towns that is served by the Humane Society-Waterville Area, inquire at the shelter about their spay/neuter program. They offer $50.00 in assistance for a female cat or dog or $25 for a male dog or cat. This is for surgery only, not vaccines or other medical expenses. These funds are available through the Dr. Joseph Geisen Spay/Neuter Assistance Fund.
FMI: www.hswa.org
Humane Society - Waterville Area
100 Webb Road
Waterville, ME 04901
National resources
Friends of Animals
A nationwide program that offers assistance via certificates. The cost for dogs: Female: $75.00, Male: $54.00. The cost for cats: Female: $55.00 and Male: $40.00 These certificates are available for any income level.
National resources (not limited to Spay and Neuter)
United Animal Nations
The Lifeline programs available through UAN provide grants for companion animals during life-threatening emergencies when caregivers cannot afford the entire cost of treatment or care.
LifeLine Crisis Relief: These grants help animals in need of assistance after their caregiver has suffered a personal tragedy, such as a house fire, domestic violence situation, or a natural disaster.
LifeLine Rescue: These grants are available to help homeless or recently rescued animals suffering from conditions that require specific and immediate emergency veterinary care.
In Memory of Magic (IMOM)
"Helping people help pets"
CareCredit
Client Payment Plans
CareCredit is a flexible patient/client payment program, specifically designed for healthcare expenses, that makes it easier for you to get the treatment or procedures you want and need. CareCredit is ideal for co-payments, deductibles, treatment and procedures not covered by insurance, and can be used at over 45,000 practices nationwide. This includes many veterinarians in the eastern/central Maine area.
With CareCredit you can:
- get the care your pet needs immediately, including preventive, emergency and surgical treatment
- benefit from low minimum monthly payments
- finance up to 100% of the treatment cost (subject to credit approval)
- save your credit cards for household and unplanned expenses
- choose between several payment plans
- no annual fees