Whenever you think your pet needs to see the vet but you think you can't afford to go, please take note of two things.  The following resources have been taken directly from:

http://www.care2.com/c2c/share/detail/300198

 1. Part of the deal with pet ownership is providing medical care. Failing to provide it may actually constitute animal cruelty.

2. Instead of asking for medical advice on forums, call your vet. It costs nothing to make a phone call. If it's after hours, call an emergency vet. Vets can help you figure out if your pet's problem is an emergency or not and if there is anything you can do at home to help your pet.  With that in mind, here are some groups that can help you afford the vet bills:

American Animal Hospital Association

http://www.aahahelpingpets.org/home/

"Through the AAHA Helping Pets Fund, veterinary care is possible for sick or injured pets even if they have been abandoned or if their owner is experiencing financial hardship."

Angels 4 Animals

www.Angels4Animals.org

Our services range from financial aid to complete treatment to those pets and pet owners in need."

Care Credit

www.carecredit.com

A credit card company for health care, including veterinary care.  With a comprehensive range of plan options, for

treatment or procedure fees from $1 to over $25,000, we offer a plan and a low monthly payment to fit comfortably into almost every budget."

Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance (FVEAP)

http://www.fveap.org/sys-tmpl/door/

Seniors, People with disabilities, People who have lost their job, Good Samaritans who rescue a cat or kitten - any of these folks may need financial assistance to save a beloved companion."

The Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program is a nonprofit 501c)(3) organization that provides financial assistance to cat and kitten guardians who are unable to afford veterinary services to save their companions when life-threatening illness or injury strikes.

God's Creatures Ministry

http://www.all-creatures.org/gcm/help-cf.html

This fund helps pay for veterinarian bills for those who need help.

Help-A-Pet

http://www.help-a-pet.org/home.html

Our efforts focus on serving the elderly, the disabled, and the working poor.

IMOM

http://www.imom.org

We are dedicated to insure that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged.

The Pet Fund

http://thepetfund.com/

The Pet Fund is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit association that provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need urgent veterinary care.

United Animal Nations

http://www.uan.org/lifeline/index.html

The mission of LifeLine is to help homeless or recently rescued animals suffering from life-threatening conditions that require specific and immediate emergency veterinary care. We strive to serve Good Samaritans and rescue groups who take in sick or injured animals. In certain cases, LifeLine can also assist senior citizens and low-income families pay for immediate emergency veterinary care.

 UK Assistance with Veterinary Bills

http://www.petloversonline.co.uk/financial.htm

Most of us can cope with the financial commitment involved in the day to day care of our pets. However, how many of us come out in a cold sweat when our pet is ill or injured and we know we have to take it to the vet? Most of us are fortunate enough to be able to afford it but, some of us who love our animals dearly cannot. Unfortunately we do not have a PDSA or a RSPCA Centre within our area, but there are a few charities who may be able to help.

 Other Groups Who are Breed or Injury Specific:

Corgi Aid

http://www.corgiaid.org/

Dachshunds Needing IVDD surgery

http://members.rushmore.com/~dds/applyforhelp.htm

www.doberman911.org

It's for special needs and senior dobermans who need medical help.You can donate to help them, or have them put your dobie up there if you need help too!!

HandicappedPets.com

http://www.handicappedpets.com/Articles/help/

"From time to time, HandicappedPets.com recognizes a caretaker of handicapped pets that need some special attention, and a little extra help. There are those who are so selflessly dedicated to their animal families that they give up a little more than they can afford."

 Labrador Lifeline

http://www.labradorlifeline.org/success/2005-abbey.htm

 LabMed: Rx For Rescued Labs

http://www.labmed.org/aid_main.html

Here is another website that is full of resources that are not listed here.  Please check it out!! 

http://pgaa.com/financialaid.html