{"id":9606,"date":"2016-08-02T07:00:06","date_gmt":"2016-08-02T12:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senioradvisor.com\/blog\/?p=9606"},"modified":"2017-09-19T20:31:41","modified_gmt":"2017-09-20T01:31:41","slug":"pet-care-resources-for-low-income-seniors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/d30braiqprupoq.cloudfront.net\/blog\/2016\/08\/pet-care-resources-for-low-income-seniors\/","title":{"rendered":"Pet Care Resources for Low-Income Seniors"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pet Care Resources for Low-Income Seniors\"Pet<\/h1>\n

Pets are a source of joy for many older adults, but the cost of care can be a strain for some seniors. If you\u2019re having trouble paying for food, vaccinations, and veterinary care for your pet, there may be low-cost or free resources available in your community. Here\u2019s how to find the help you and your pet need.<\/p>\n

Pet food assistance for fixed-income seniors<\/h2>\n

Hundreds of local Meals on Wheels programs offer some form of pet-care support<\/a><\/strong> to their homebound senior clients. The extra help with pet-care costs not only allows seniors to take better care of their animal companions, it also helps improve senior clients\u2019 nutrition. That\u2019s because seniors who can\u2019t afford pet food will often give their pets<\/a> the food meant for themselves.<\/p>\n

Not every local Meals on Wheels program offers pet aid, but those that do usually deliver pet food, kitty litter, and other necessary pet supplies to their clients. Some local groups help clients with the cost of veterinary care and boarding. Some coordinate volunteers who walk senior clients\u2019 dogs and drive seniors and their pets to grooming and veterinary appointments.<\/p>\n

To find the Meals on Wheels program nearest you, enter your zip code here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Reduced-cost vaccinations and vet care for dogs and cats<\/h2>\n

Keeping pets up to date on their vaccines is important to their health and yours. If you\u2019ve missed a yearly vet check and your pet is behind on its shots, or if it\u2019s due for boosters and a visit to your regular isn\u2019t in your budget right now, look for a low-cost pet clinic.<\/p>\n

The first place to look is your community\u2019s animal shelters. They often host vaccine days on a monthly or seasonal basis, and they will know about other local options. Public schools in your area may host shot nights where you can get your cat or dog vaccinated, buy flea and tick control products, and renew your county license tag. If you\u2019re lucky enough to live near a university with a veterinary school, check for their clinic options.<\/p>\n

Some farm supply, grocery, and drug stores host pet vaccine events, too. Selected Tractor Supply locations<\/a><\/strong> (full disclosure: I occasionally write for their magazine) offer puppy and kitten shots, adult pet vaccine packages, and individual vaccines. These clinics offer other vet care, too, including testing for heartworm, Lyme disease and other pest-borne illnesses.<\/p>\n

Texas-based grocer H-E-B<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0hosts pet-care events at its stores across the southern part of the state, from Houston and Austin to the Mexican border. In addition to vaccines, you can get your pet microchipped for easy identification if they get lost, and you can pick up free samples of pet food and treats.<\/p>\n

Along the East Coast, some Walgreens locations<\/a><\/strong> offer monthly pet clinics run by ShotVet. These are available in Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Maine. You can use the site\u2019s locator to find upcoming clinics.<\/p>\n

Other resources for affordable pet care<\/h2>\n

We talk a lot on the blog about how it never hurts to ask for a senior discount<\/a><\/strong>, and it\u2019s true at the vet too. Ask if there\u2019s a discount<\/a><\/strong> for yearly exams and shots. If your pet takes prescription medication, ask about generics and shop around for the pharmacy with the lowest price. Finally, check the Humane Society of the US state-by-state list of financial aid resources<\/a><\/strong> for pet owners. With some persistence, you can keep your pets in the best possible health, even on a tight budget.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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