resource directory
***If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the Military Crisis Line at 800-273-8255, then press 1, or access online chat by texting to 838255.
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Animal Help Resources
Ways for you to raise money:
Create a GoFundMe page
Create and share a post on Waggle , which is like gofundme but for pets.
Your local VFW post can often help out in crisis situations.
Veterinary Resources:
FACE Foundation: Financial assistance for local pet owners who can’t afford emergency veterinary care (858) 450-3223
Dogs on Deployment: Provides vital assistance and foster homes during deployments to military pet owners. They also offer a free Spay/Neuter program for military pets 619.800.3631
Foundation for the Care of Indigent Animals 619-466-9137 [email protected] You can apply here
San Diego Humane Society's assistance with veterinary care and Community Veterinary Program
Spirit Veterinary Medical Fund
Frosted Faces Foundation
Pets of the Homeless Veteran Pet Support
Bow Wow Buddies application for financial assistance with veterinary care
Ian Somerhalder Foundation
Rancho Coastal Humane Society's senior programs
Low-cost dental resources
Emergency Resources:
Emergency Animal Rescue: Rescues animals in life-threatening situations 760-789-5775 [email protected]
SDHS community support services 619-299-7012
Humane Society's Resource Guide
Low and No-Cost Pet Food & Resources:
*Please call to confirm times and locations*
AniMeals Helen Woodward Animal Center: 858-756-4117 x341 https://www.animalcenter.org/animeals/ [email protected]
Rancho Coastal Humane Society holds pet food banks 760-753-6413
PAWS San Diego:
Pantry Service free pet food distribution
In-Home Pet Care for low, fixed-income senior, disabled and chronically ill people
Resource Guide for homeless pets in San Diego
Resource Guide for homeless pets in North County
San Diego Humane Society's guide to low and no-cost vaccinations, licensing and microchipping 619-299-7012
San Diego Humane Society's guide to low cost dental care.
Service Dog Help and Information: The Assistance Dog Special Allowance (ADSA) program provides a monthly payment of $50 to eligible persons who use a guide, signal, or service dog to help them with their disability-related needs. The allowance is to help pay the costs of food, grooming, and health care for the dog. You can apply online: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Assistance-Dogs (916) 657-2628 or email [email protected]
US DOJ Guide to service dog FAQs
Veterans Canine Intelligence Academy
Create a GoFundMe page
Create and share a post on Waggle , which is like gofundme but for pets.
Your local VFW post can often help out in crisis situations.
Veterinary Resources:
FACE Foundation: Financial assistance for local pet owners who can’t afford emergency veterinary care (858) 450-3223
Dogs on Deployment: Provides vital assistance and foster homes during deployments to military pet owners. They also offer a free Spay/Neuter program for military pets 619.800.3631
Foundation for the Care of Indigent Animals 619-466-9137 [email protected] You can apply here
San Diego Humane Society's assistance with veterinary care and Community Veterinary Program
Spirit Veterinary Medical Fund
Frosted Faces Foundation
Pets of the Homeless Veteran Pet Support
Bow Wow Buddies application for financial assistance with veterinary care
Ian Somerhalder Foundation
Rancho Coastal Humane Society's senior programs
Low-cost dental resources
Emergency Resources:
Emergency Animal Rescue: Rescues animals in life-threatening situations 760-789-5775 [email protected]
SDHS community support services 619-299-7012
Humane Society's Resource Guide
Low and No-Cost Pet Food & Resources:
*Please call to confirm times and locations*
AniMeals Helen Woodward Animal Center: 858-756-4117 x341 https://www.animalcenter.org/animeals/ [email protected]
Rancho Coastal Humane Society holds pet food banks 760-753-6413
PAWS San Diego:
Pantry Service free pet food distribution
In-Home Pet Care for low, fixed-income senior, disabled and chronically ill people
Resource Guide for homeless pets in San Diego
Resource Guide for homeless pets in North County
San Diego Humane Society's guide to low and no-cost vaccinations, licensing and microchipping 619-299-7012
San Diego Humane Society's guide to low cost dental care.
Service Dog Help and Information: The Assistance Dog Special Allowance (ADSA) program provides a monthly payment of $50 to eligible persons who use a guide, signal, or service dog to help them with their disability-related needs. The allowance is to help pay the costs of food, grooming, and health care for the dog. You can apply online: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Assistance-Dogs (916) 657-2628 or email [email protected]
US DOJ Guide to service dog FAQs
Veterans Canine Intelligence Academy
Military Resources:
***If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the Military Crisis Line at 800-273-8255, then press 1, or access online chat by texting to 838255. You can start a confidential online chat session at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat. Visit MilitaryCrisisLine.net if you are an active duty Service member, Guardsman, or Reservist****
Each service has a private, nonprofit organization that assists families in times of need. Assistance may include emergency transportation; help with medical bills, child care expenses, food, rent, utilities and other household bills; vehicle repair; and family emergency assistance. For more information on relief societies, contact the Army Emergency Relief, the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society or the Air Force Aid Society.
Navy Marine Corps Relief Society Quick Assist Loans
2-1-1 San Diego has specialists available 24/7 to connect you with local resources to help out at critical times. Dial 2-1-1
National Resource Directory
ExtendaTouch offers free support for caregivers: Free online service for personal, private and secure support (local and national referrals)
Courage to Call is a veteran run, peer-to-peer support program in San Diego County. Our veteran-staffed 24/7 Helpline provides free, confidential information, guidance and referrals: call 1-877-698-7838 or dial 2-1-1 option 4.
Vets’ Community Connections offers support with a number of things (included helping spouses find employment)
Wounded Warrior Project (WWP)
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) helps veterans and their families in a number of ways
Interfaith Community Services provides the tools and resources people in crisis need to stabilize and rebuild their lives with basic needs, employment, housing and other services
Veterans Village of San Diego (VVSD) serves America’s veterans in overcoming homelessness and related challenges (619) 393-2000
ASYMCA food banks (you bring your bag and stock up)
Warrior Foundation / Freedom Station
Military OneSource has additional resources
Veterans Yoga Project offers free yoga to veterans, first responders and military families
Each service has a private, nonprofit organization that assists families in times of need. Assistance may include emergency transportation; help with medical bills, child care expenses, food, rent, utilities and other household bills; vehicle repair; and family emergency assistance. For more information on relief societies, contact the Army Emergency Relief, the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society or the Air Force Aid Society.
Navy Marine Corps Relief Society Quick Assist Loans
2-1-1 San Diego has specialists available 24/7 to connect you with local resources to help out at critical times. Dial 2-1-1
National Resource Directory
ExtendaTouch offers free support for caregivers: Free online service for personal, private and secure support (local and national referrals)
Courage to Call is a veteran run, peer-to-peer support program in San Diego County. Our veteran-staffed 24/7 Helpline provides free, confidential information, guidance and referrals: call 1-877-698-7838 or dial 2-1-1 option 4.
Vets’ Community Connections offers support with a number of things (included helping spouses find employment)
Wounded Warrior Project (WWP)
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) helps veterans and their families in a number of ways
Interfaith Community Services provides the tools and resources people in crisis need to stabilize and rebuild their lives with basic needs, employment, housing and other services
Veterans Village of San Diego (VVSD) serves America’s veterans in overcoming homelessness and related challenges (619) 393-2000
ASYMCA food banks (you bring your bag and stock up)
Warrior Foundation / Freedom Station
Military OneSource has additional resources
Veterans Yoga Project offers free yoga to veterans, first responders and military families