Emergency Vet Bill Help When Your Pet Can't Wait
Animals Staying Alive, Inc. is a Texas charitable foundation that pays veterinarians directly, so pets get the surgery or treatment they need - even when the family can't cover the bill. Call (512) 221-2697, text (512) 774-3886, or email info@animalsstayingalive.com.
Our Impact
The statistics below are cumulative values to the best of our knowledge as of the previous end of year. In addition to the grants paid, many other animal caretakers requested assistance and were denied because of a lack of funds.
245
Number of Animals Assisted
As of 12/31/2025
$432,890
Grants Paid
Our
Mission
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping keep animals alive that might otherwise have led to a shorter life because funds were not available to provide the veterinary care, medicine, or medical support needed to prolong their lives.
We serve all types of animals within the USA and Canada.
Our Focus
We help animals in a medical crisis by providing the funds to the veterinarian, vet specialist, or veterinary hospital for life-saving medical care when an animal's owner cannot be identified or when the animal has insufficient financial support to keep them alive.
How It Works
1. Send us your veterinarian's written estimate, along with a short description of the animal's condition. Email info@animalsstayingalive.com, call (512) 221-2697, or text (512) 774-3886.
2. We review the request quickly - usually within a few business days - and contact the clinic to confirm the treatment plan and cost.
3. When a grant is approved we pay the veterinarian, veterinary specialist, or animal hospital directly, so treatment can begin right away. We never send funds to the requester.
Who We Help
We help dogs, cats, and other animals facing urgent, treatable conditions - hit-by-car injuries, intestinal blockages, mass removals, orthopedic repairs, and other emergencies where the animal has a good chance of recovery. We work with pet owners, rescue groups, and good-samaritan caregivers throughout the USA and Canada.
Since 2016, Animals Staying Alive, Inc. has funded $432,890 in veterinary care for 245 animals. We are a Texas charitable foundation, EIN 81-4734688, based in Leander, Texas. Grants are paid directly to licensed veterinary clinics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who do you pay? We pay the veterinary clinic, specialist, or animal hospital directly - never the pet owner or rescue.
How much is a typical grant? Most grants fall between a few hundred and a few thousand dollars, depending on the treatment and the funds available.
What do I need to apply? A written estimate from your veterinarian and a brief description of the animal's condition and your situation.
How fast do you respond? We review requests as they arrive, generally within a few business days. For a true emergency, say so in your first message.
Do you help outside Texas? Yes. We consider requests from across the United States and Canada.
Are donations tax-deductible? Yes. Animals Staying Alive, Inc. is a tax-exempt charitable foundation, EIN 81-4734688. Donations help fund the next animal's treatment.
Ways to Help
You can give once, give monthly, or ask your employer about matching gifts - a match doubles the impact of your donation. Every dollar goes toward veterinary care for an animal who would otherwise go untreated.
