Keep Your Pet

Resources to Help You Stay Together

Before you consider surrendering your pet, know this: most situations have a solution. Whether you're facing a vet bill, a housing challenge, a behavior issue, or a life transition, help is out there. We've gathered the best resources in one place.

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70%
of family pet surrenders are preventable with the right support at the right time

What We Fund Directly

Joyful Pets Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. These are the programs we fund with donations. If you need help with any of these, visit our Get Help page or email hello@joyfulpets.org.

Veterinary Assistance

We cover vet bills, procedures, and medications so a treatable problem never forces a family to give up their pet.

Boarding Assistance

When a family faces hospitalization, a housing transition, or an emergency, we cover boarding fees so pets stay safe until the family is ready.

Rehoming Transport

When rehoming is the best path, we pay for safe transport to move pets from one family to the next so distance never stops a good match.

Rescue, Rehab and Rehome

When animals need more than their current situation can provide, we step in to rescue, rehabilitate, and find them a safe, loving home.

Community Resources

Beyond our direct programs, these trusted organizations can help with challenges we don't fund ourselves. Every link has been reviewed by our team.

Housing Challenges

Don't let a housing situation separate you from your pet. These resources help you find pet-friendly housing or work with your current landlord.

Pet-Friendly Housing

Landlord Negotiation Tips

  • Create a pet resume with photos, vet records, and references
  • Offer an additional pet deposit or monthly pet rent
  • Provide renter's insurance that covers pet damage
  • Request a pet interview or trial period

Financial Assistance

Financial hardship shouldn't mean losing your pet. These organizations provide food, supplies, and financial support beyond what we offer directly.

Pet Food Banks and Pantries

Veterinary Financial Aid

Behavior Support

Behavior issues are one of the top reasons families consider surrendering a pet, but most are solvable with the right guidance.

Free Training Resources

Professional Help

  • Many local shelters offer free or low-cost behavior consultations
  • Look for certified trainers who offer sliding-scale fees
  • Check with your vet about medical causes for behavior changes

Medical Help

Affordable veterinary care exists. In addition to our direct assistance, these organizations can help.

Low-Cost Veterinary Services

Payment Options

  • Scratch Pay
    Simple payment plans for vet bills
  • Ask your vet about in-house payment plans
  • Consider pet insurance for future medical needs

Military and Deployment Support

Service members should never have to choose between serving their country and keeping their pets.

Foster Programs for Deployment

Senior Support

Age or health challenges shouldn't force seniors to give up their companions. Support is available.

Senior Assistance Programs

Still Need Help?

If none of these resources fit your situation, reach out to us directly. We will do our best to connect you with the right support.

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