Here are organizations and service providers across Missouri that offer veterinary assistance, food support, training resources, and other pet-related services. We are not affiliated with these groups, but share them to give families more options when seeking help.
The APA has many programs in place to keep people and pets together. The Heads to Tails Hope Fund provides needs-based financial assistance for the benefit of owners of domestic animals for veterinary care beyond routine procedures, including treatment, surgery, and medications. We will consider most requests for needed medical care, including serious chronic health problems. Depending on the level of funding available and the urgency of the needed treatment, the APA will determine whether or not to pay for all or a portion of the animal's care.
PLEASE NOTE: Funding is NOT available for emergency services, care that is already in process or for those that do NOT want to spay or neuter their pet.
Armani's Angels is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds to assist in the treatment of ill or injured animals. If you, or someone you know, are in need of financial assistance to help your fur baby, please complete the form below in its entirety. The more complete your answers, the faster we will be able to help your fur baby!
Submitting your application for assistance does not guarantee you will receive financial assistance. After speaking with the pet owner and vet, our board will vote and if your case meets guidelines, we will pay the vet directly.
**PLEASE NOTE: Due to an overwhelming amount of requests, we are currently only accepting applications for Boone County and all counties touching Boone County. **
Our community outreach services are available exclusively to residents of St. Clair County.
To learn more about the resources we offer, call our team at 618-235-3712.
This life-changing work is only possible thanks to the incredible generosity of people like you.
Together, we’re building a healthier, more compassionate community—one paw at a time.
BAHS offers vaccine clinics for Saint Clair County residents every other month from March to November, which include the rabies vaccination, Bordetella (dogs), DHPP (dogs) and FVRCP (cats), microchips, and flea prevention.*
The Lantz Tucker Memorial Fund for pets was founded because Lantz believed that a pet shouldn't lose the family that loves them, simply because the family doesn't have the money for emergency vet bills. Our fund is specifically to assist with vet bills for life-saving and emergency treatment, in situations in which the pet would either suffer, or be relinquished to get care, or in which the pet would be in danger of being euthanized.
~At this time, assistance is limited to the Kansas City metro and surrounding areas
~Requests for assistance are triaged, with the more urgent and life -hreatening cases receiving assistance first
Lexie’s Love is a small organization, and our big goal is to help those families that are under a financial strain and have pets with non-emergency health conditions. Due to our limited funds, our resources are allocated to those pets who meet the criteria of our set guidelines.
The Live Like Roo Foundation provides financial assistance to help cover healthcare costs related to cancer treatment in the form of grants that are awarded on a monthly basis after a complete review of this application and the relevant medical records.
To qualify and be considered for a grant, your pet must have a confirmed cancer diagnosis. (The board reserves the right to assist non-confirmed cases, based on medical records and an established treatment plan, to confirm suspected diagnosis.) We will also need copies of all relevant medical records. Once you've completed this application, you will need to send an email to medical@livelikeroo.org, with medical records showing a cancer diagnosis AND financial records pertaining to the diagnosis (estimates, invoices, etc.). **
A charitable nonprofit providing funds for emergency vet care for animals in need in St. Francois, Madison, Ironton, Washington, and St. Gen counties in southeast Missouri.
Priority 1: Emergency Vet Care for Strays & Pound Animals (Top Priority)
(Injuries, Parvo, heartworm treatment, etc.)
Priority 2: Preventative Vetting for Strays & Pound Animals
(Spay/neuter, vaccinations, etc.)
Priority 3: Unexpected Vet Care for Community Members
(For owned pets, when funds allow)
● Poe’s Purpose may cover up to 75% of the cost, with the owner paying no less than
25%.
● Vet care must be provided by an approved clinic. Poe’s Purpose is unable to assist with
costs at emergency clinics such as VSS.
● Assistance is capped at $500 per case.
Since 1997, Pound Pals has been helping cats live healthier, happier lives. Originating as a shelter volunteer group, Pound Pals switched to offering spay and neuter assistance for homeless cats and owned cats and dogs.
Pound Pals exclusively partners with rescue groups to provide urgent medical care for cats. Our goal is to focus on what we do best, which is fundraising for injured animals. Rescues in turn can focus on securing foster and adoptive homes, with the added security that their funds won’t be depleted.
We provide free and subsidized spay and neuter for owned animals in the Metropolitan St. Louis area and throughout Missouri when possible.
We fund Trap, Neuter, and Return efforts to reduce the community cat population so cats can live healthier, happier lives!
To get help from Shelter Friends, Inc. you must first complete a Request for Assistance form. Calling us for help is no longer an option. Filling out the form does not guarantee your request will be approved. If the cat or dog in need of help is not spayed or neutered, or if you are not willing to get them sterilized, we will not be able to help you. This is how we do our part to help reduce the pet overpopulation problem.
After we receive your submission, we'll review the information to determine if we can assist in meeting your specific need. We try to help as many animals and birds as we can, but sometimes we don't have the necessary resources. When that happens, we will forward your application to one or more organizations we think may be able to help you. In the meantime, if you are in immediate need of help for an animal(s) or bird(s) due to a life-threatening situation, below are some resources that may be able to assist you until Shelter Friends, Inc. is able to connect with you
The Killuminati Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization that offers financial vet assistance for non-routine vet care.
Individuals, families, and rescue groups in Missouri can apply for aid, and if approved, the Killuminati Foundation will grant up to half of the costs incurred based on need & funding availability.
We also partner with rescue groups to promote adoption. Lastly, we focus on educational programs with local youth to share the importance of spay/neuter, animal welfare, proper care, how to approach a dog, etc.
Through 2024, WOW has been able to TNR, help owners with emergency feline assistance, as well as vet and/or place well over 9300+ felines.
Watching Over Whiskers (WOW) has a 3 faceted approach to feline care in Southwest Missouri.
WOW supports routine vetting to help place felines in loving FOREVER homes, as well as Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) assistance to help control the overpopulation of community felines, and emergency vet assistance for owned felines on a case-by-case basis.
Because local help matters most when families are in crisis, this directory highlights organizations providing veterinary financial assistance, pet food support, spay and neuter services, and other critical resources to help keep pets safely with the families who love them.
The Dog Stays shares community resources for informational purposes only and does not endorse or recommend any specific organization, service, or provider. Families are encouraged to contact resources directly to determine the best option for their unique circumstances.
Looking for nationwide support? Please visit our National Assistance Resource List for expanded funding opportunities (and check it under each heading below for additional resources).
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MISSOURI EMERGENCY VETERINARY ASSISTANCE
Provides financial assistance, medical support, and crisis funding to help pet owners manage unexpected veterinary expenses.
For additional funding options, please see our National Assistance Resource List.
Animal Protective Association of Missouri (APA) – Heads-to-Tails Hope Fund
Provides needs-based veterinary financial assistance, crisis pet housing, and community outreach support to help keep pets with their families.
📍 Address: 1705 S Hanley Rd, St. Louis, MO 63144
📞 Phone: 314-645-4610
🌐 Website: https://apamo.org/
Armani’s Angels
Provides medical assistance and crisis support for pet families facing financial hardship (service area may be limited).
📍 Service area note: Boone County + counties touching Boone County
🌐 Website: https://www.armanisangels.org/
Belleville Area Pets to Vets (Belleville Area Humane Society Outreach)
Provides vaccine clinics, preventative care, microchipping, and wellness services for qualifying residents (St. Clair County, IL).
📞 Phone: 618-235-3712 ext. 100
📧 Email: outreach@bahspets.org
🌐 Website: https://bahspets.org/
Blue Moon Sanctuary
Provides veterinary financial support and sanctuary services for pets during medical crisis.
📍 Address: Linn Creek, MO
📞 Phone: 573-317-9385
🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlueMoonSanctuary
Caring Hearts
Provides financial assistance for veterinary care for pet owners in the Lake of the Ozarks region.
📍 Address: Laurie, MO
📞 Phone: 573-789-9247
🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaringHeartsLaurie
Fresh Start
Provides financial assistance for veterinary care to help families manage unexpected medical expenses.
📍 Address: Rocky Mount, MO
📞 Phone: 573-557-2700
🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreshStartRockyMount
Friends of KC Animals
Provides assistance with spay/neuter and contributes funding toward non-routine veterinary care (as resources allow).
📍 Address: Kansas City, MO
🌐 Website: https://starfishproject21.org/item/friends-of-kc-animals/
Humane Society of Missouri (HSMO)
Provides access to veterinary services (including spay/neuter and other care through their clinics/programs).
📍 Address: 1201 Macklind Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
📞 Main: 314-951-1562
📞 Veterinary Clinic: 314-951-1534
📧 Email: info@hsmo.org
🌐 Website: https://hsmo.org/locations-and-hours/
The Infinity Project
Helps families during temporary hardship with short-term support to keep pets at home (Southern Illinois-based; may serve nearby areas).
📞 Phone: 573-275-7476
📧 Email: team@theinfinityprojectnfp.org
🌐 Website: https://theinfinityprojectnfp.org/
Killuminati Foundation (Project Puppy / Killuminati Vet-Help)
Offers financial veterinary assistance for non-routine care for pets in Missouri (aid depends on funding and approval).
📧 Email: inspirelives@yahoo.com
🌐 Website: http://www.projectpuppy.org/
🌐 Contact page: https://www.projectpuppy.org/contact
Lantz Tucker Memorial Fund for Pets
Provides financial assistance for life-saving and emergency veterinary treatment (Kansas City metro and surrounding areas).
📍 Service area note: KC metro / surrounding
🌐 Website: https://www.lantztuckermemorialfund.org/
Lexie’s Love
Provides financial assistance for non-emergency medical conditions (chronic illness management, ongoing care; referral requirements may apply).
📞 Phone: 314-853-3620
📧 Email: lexieslove1@gmail.com
🌐 Website: https://www.lexieslove.com/
Poe’s Purpose
Provides funding support for emergency vet care (priorities may include strays/pound animals and community members when funds allow).
📍 Service area: St. Francois, Madison, Iron, Washington, Ste. Genevieve counties (SE MO)
📧 Email: rhyen@poespurpose.com
🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poes.purpose23/
Shelter Friends, Inc. (St. Charles area)
Provides assistance via request form and may help connect cases to additional support; spay/neuter expectations may apply.
📞 Phone: 314-750-7979
📧 Email: info@shelterfriendsinc.org
🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShelterFriendsStCharlesMO/
Watching Over Whiskers Feline Fund (WOW)
Provides emergency feline assistance (case-by-case), TNR support, and help with routine vetting tied to placement efforts.
📍 Address: 3014 E Sunshine St, Ste E, Springfield, MO 65804
📞 Phone: 417-324-4486
📧 Email: whiskers.fund@gmail.com
🌐 Website: https://watchingoverwhiskers.org/
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CANCER ASSISTANCE FOR PETS
Provides financial assistance for pets diagnosed with cancer, helping families offset oncology treatment costs and access specialized care.
For additional cancer-related funding options, please see our National Assistance Resource List.
Live Like Roo Foundation
Provides grant-based financial assistance for pets with a confirmed cancer diagnosis to help cover treatment expenses.
📧 Email: medical@livelikeroo.org
🌐 Website: https://www.livelikeroo.org/
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MISSOURI PET FOOD PANTRIES
Provides pet food and basic supplies to help families keep pets fed during financial hardship.
Need more options? Please see our National Assistance Resource List and local United Way/211 directories for additional pet food resources.
The Dog Stays
Offers supplemental and emergency pet food assistance to help families keep pets healthy and at home. Pickup in Fordland or Crane; delivery is extremely limited and depends on volunteer availability. One-time support may be available even if a dog isn’t spayed or neutered, with ongoing support prioritized for those with pets are spayed/neutered (also spay/neuter assistance).
📍 Address: Fordland, MO
🌐 Website: https://TheDogStays.org
Bi-State Pet Food Pantry
Provides pet food assistance for families experiencing hardship (St. Louis region).
📍 Address: St. Louis area, MO
🌐 Website: https://www.bi-statepetfoodpantry.org/
C.A.R.E. (Castaway Animals Rescue Effort)
Operates a pet food pantry through their Pet Services Center; also offers low-cost spay/neuter options.
📍 Address: Springfield/Aurora, MO
🌐 Website: https://www.carerescue.org/
Central Missouri Humane Society Pet Food Pantry
Provides short-term pet food support (call ahead for availability; distribution days/times may apply).
📍 Address: 616 Big Bear Blvd, Columbia, MO 65202
📞 Phone: 573-443-7387
📧 Email: staff@cmhspets.org
🌐 Website: https://cmhspets.org/pet-food-bank/
Central Missouri Pet Pantry (Columbia)
Pet food access available through the Food Bank Market / pantry location (check their page for current instructions).
📍 Address: 705 Business Loop 70W, Columbia, MO
🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/http.ColumbiaMOPetPantry/
Friends of the Pet Adoption Center (St. Charles County)
Provides pet food pantry, microchipping, and support programs (county-focused).
📍 Address: St. Charles County, MO
🌐 Website: https://friendsofthepac.com/about-us/
Hugs Pet Food Pantry
Provides pet food assistance via community partner agencies (Central Missouri).
📍 Address: Central Missouri
🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hugspetfood
Jefferson County Pet Food Pantry
Provides pet food assistance to help families keep pets properly fed.
📍 Address: House Springs, MO
🌐 Website: https://www.jeffcopetfoodpantry.org/
Kansas City Pet Project (Pet Resource Assistance)
Provides emergency pet food and basic supplies (availability depends on donations; application/approval may apply).
📍 Address: Kansas City, MO
📞 Phone: 816-587-0224
🌐 Website: https://kcpetproject.org/programs/keep-em-together-kc/pet-resource-assistance/
Northland Pet Pantry (through NAWS / Northland Animal Welfare Society)
Provides pet food assistance/support resources through NAWS (Northland/KC area).
📍 Address: 6972 N Broadway, Gladstone, MO 64118
📞 Phone: 816-336-1888
📧 Email: naws@pcnaws.org
🌐 Website: https://www.pcnaws.org/
PAWS Pet Pantry (Springfield)
Provides pet food and supplies and has historically helped with basic vetting/spay-neuter support; status may change (their Facebook notes “permanently closed,” so please verify current operations).
📍 Address: Springfield, MO
📞 Phone: 417-501-6416
🌐 Reference page: https://petsofthehomeless.org/get-help/find-locations/paws-pet-pantry/
Pawsibilities Are Endless (Windsor)
Foster-based rescue; may assist with resources in their community (verify current programs directly).
📬 Mailing: PO Box 174, Windsor, MO 65360
🌐 Info page: https://www.nokillnetwork.org/d/Missouri/Pawsibilities-%28Windsor%29~1663/
Republic Paw Pantry
Provides pet food and supplies for families affected by unemployment, chronic illness, and seniors on fixed incomes (check availability/process).
📞 Phone: 417-893-0086
📧 Email: info@republicpawpantry.org
📬 Mailing: PO Box 670, Republic, MO 65738
🌐 Website: http://www.republicpawpantry.org
Rescue One (Springfield)
Provides temporary emergency pet food assistance when food is available (pickup days/times and guidelines apply).
📍 Address: 1927 E Bennett St, Ste B, Springfield, MO 65804
🌐 Website: https://rescueonespringfield.com/pet-food-assistance/
Snowflake’s Snack Shack (Joplin)
Volunteer-run free pet food pantry (distribution details vary; typically coordinated through their group).
📍 Address: Joplin, MO
📞 Phone: 417-438-6808
🌐 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428920474582588/
St. Charles Pet Adoption Center Pet Food Pantry
Provides free pet food for qualifying residents (call for eligibility/details).
📍 Address: St. Charles, MO
📞 Phone: 636-949-9918
🌐 Website: https://www.sccmo.org/1783/Pet-Food-Pantry
St. Joseph Animal Services Pet Pantry
Provides temporary assistance with donated pet food/supplies (once per month; while supplies last; dates/times posted by the City).
📍 Address: 701 Lower Lake Rd, St. Joseph, MO
📞 Phone: 816-271-4877
🌐 City notice page: https://www.stjosephmo.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/2352
Stray Rescue of St. Louis
Operates a pet food pantry and support programs that may include medical-resource navigation (“Shelter In Place” program; verify current access requirements).
📍 Address: St. Louis, MO
🌐 Website: https://www.strayrescue.org/
Wayside Waifs (Kansas City)
Operates a pet food pantry and community support (availability and access requirements may apply).
📍 Address: Kansas City, MO
📞 Phone: 816-761-8151
🌐 Website: https://waysidewaifs.org/
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MISSOURI SPAY AND NEUTER RESOURCES
Provides low-cost spay/neuter access and prevention-focused services to reduce unplanned litters and support community pet health.
Need additional options? Please see our National Assistance Resource List (and check nearby counties/regions).
AnimalKind Inc
Provides low-cost spay and neuter services (Springfield area).
📍 Address: Springfield, MO
🌐 Website: http://www.animalkindinc.org/
Animal Medical Center of Mid-America
Provides affordable spay/neuter and additional wellness services.
📍 Address: St. Louis & Maryland Heights, MO
🌐 Website: https://www.amcma.org/services/spay-neuter
BARC (Fenton)
Provides spay/neuter assistance for low-income families.
📍 Address: Fenton, MO
🌐 Website: https://barcstl.org/?page_id=4
Carol House Quick Fix Pet Clinic
High-volume, low-cost spay/neuter clinic serving the St. Louis region.
📍 Address: St. Louis, MO
🌐 Website: https://www.stlspayneuter.org/
Franklin County Humane Society
Provides spay/neuter support and programs (regional).
📍 Address: Union, MO
🌐 Website: https://www.fchsmo.org/services/spay-and-neuter-program
Humane Society of Greater Kansas City
Provides spay/neuter and low-cost veterinary care options.
📍 Address: Kansas City, MO
📞 Phone: 913-742-7329
🌐 Website: https://hsgkc.org/
Humane Society of Northeast Missouri
Spay/neuter services (regional programs vary; check site for current schedule).
📍 Address: Hannibal, MO
🌐 Website: https://hsne.org/
Humane Society of Southeast Missouri
Spay/neuter and prevention services (regional).
📍 Address: Cape Girardeau, MO
🌐 Website: https://www.semohumanesociety.org/
Humane Society of Southwest Missouri
Prevention-focused programs, spay/neuter resources, and community services.
📍 Address: Springfield, MO
🌐 Website: https://hssmo.org/
Missouri Coalition of Animal Care Organizations
Statewide resource hub for spay/neuter and community support.
📍 Address: Missouri (statewide)
🌐 Website: https://www.missourianimals.org/
Northland Animal Welfare Society (NAWS)
Provides low-cost clinic services (including spay/neuter; check current offerings).
📍 Address: 6972 N Broadway, Gladstone, MO 64118
📞 Phone: 816-336-1888
📧 Email: naws@pcnaws.org
🌐 Website: https://www.pcnaws.org/
Open Door Animal Sanctuary
Provides spay/neuter and veterinary services (check eligibility and scheduling).
📍 Address: House Springs, MO
🌐 Website: https://odas.org/
Operation SPOT
Low-cost spay/neuter clinic focused on access and affordability.
📍 Address: St. Louis, MO
🌐 Website: https://www.operationspot.org/
Operation Sterile Feral
Provides Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) services and support (community cats).
📍 Address: St. Charles County, MO
🌐 Website: https://www.operationsterileferal.org/
Pet Resource Center of Kansas City (PRCKC)
Community clinic services and spay/neuter resources (check current offerings).
📍 Address: Kansas City, MO
📞 Phone: 816-353-0940
📧 Email: outreach@prckc.org
🌐 Website: https://prckc.org/
Pound Pals Nooterville
Provides subsidized spay/neuter (St. Louis region) and related support.
📍 Address: St. Louis metro area, MO
🌐 Website: https://www.poundpals.org/
Protect Every Pet (PEP)
Low-cost spay/neuter clinic serving rural Missouri and surrounding counties.
📍 Address: Rural Missouri
🌐 Website: https://www.protecteverypet.org/
Sedalia Spay and Neuter Clinic
Low-cost spay/neuter services (check scheduling and current contact options).
📍 Address: Sedalia, MO
🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thespayandneuterclinicllcsedalia/about_details
Shepherd of the Hills Humane Society
Spay/neuter resources and shelter programs (Branson area).
📍 Address: Branson, MO
🌐 Website: https://www.sohhumanesociety.org/
SNAP
Provides spay/neuter certificates for qualifying families (SW MO counties).
📍 Address: Southwest Missouri counties
🌐 Website: https://www.snap123.org/contact.html
Snip City (Branson)
Low-cost spay/neuter, vaccines, and prevention services (program details vary).
📍 Address: Branson, MO
🌐 Website: https://sites.google.com/bransonhumanesociety.com/snipcitybranson/home
Springfield Animal Advocacy Foundation (SAAF)
Provides wellness clinics and TNR support; spay/neuter resources and pricing listed online.
📍 Address: Springfield, MO
🌐 Website: https://www.saafspayandneuter.com/services-pricing
St. Louis County Voucher Program
Provides spay/neuter vouchers (county eligibility rules apply).
📍 Address: St. Louis County, MO
🌐 Website: https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/public-health/animal-care-control/voucher-program/
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MISSOURI TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN AND COMMUNITY CATS
Resources supporting community cat caretakers, TNR, and humane population management.
For additional TNR guidance and funding ideas, please see our National Assistance Resource List.
Alley Cat Allies
Provides education, program support, and national guidance for community cats and TNR.
📍 Address: National (serves Missouri)
🌐 Website: https://www.alleycat.org/
Barn Cat Lady
Supports humane community cat solutions and barn cat placement (where available).
📍 Address: Missouri
🌐 Website: https://www.barncatlady.com/
Operation Sterile Feral
Provides TNR programs, equipment support, and community cat resources (St. Charles County).
📍 Address: St. Charles County, MO
🌐 Website: https://www.operationsterileferal.org/
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MISSOURI WILDLIFE AND BIRD HELP
Wildlife rescue and rehabilitation resources for injured wildlife and wild birds.
If you’re outside of Missouri or need additional options, please see our National Assistance Resource List.
Saving Songbirds St. Louis
Provides wild bird rescue and rehabilitation services (St. Louis region).
📍 Address: St. Louis, MO
🌐 Website: https://www.wildbirdhelp.org/
Wild Bird Rehabilitation
Provides wild bird rehabilitation services.
📍 Address: Overland, MO
🌐 Website: https://www.wildbirdrehab.org/
Wild Bird Sanctuary
Provides wildlife rescue and long-term rehabilitation.
📍 Address: Valley Park, MO
🌐 Website: https://www.worldbirdsanctuary.org/
Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic
Provides injured wildlife rehabilitation.
📍 Address: High Ridge, MO
🌐 Website: https://www.wildliferehabclinic.org/
Wildlife Rescue Center of Missouri
Rescues and rehabilitates native Missouri wildlife and provides public guidance for wildlife emergencies.
📍 Address: Missouri
🌐 Website: https://www.mowildlife.org/
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VETERAN SERVICE DOG SUPPORT
Support and benefits related to prescribed service/guide dogs for eligible veterans.
For additional veteran-focused support resources, please see our National Assistance Resource List.
VA Service Dog Veterinary Assistance Program
Provides veterinary healthcare benefits for prescribed guide and service dogs of eligible veterans with qualifying impairments.
📍 Address: National (serves Missouri veterans)
🌐 Website: https://www.prosthetics.va.gov/ServiceAndGuideDogs.asp/
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