COVID-19 Resources for Pet Parents in North Georgia

The widespread outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has left many pet parents without the ability to provide for their pets. From the essentials – food and nutrition – to emergency and non-emergency veterinary care, we assembled this geo-located and other information to help pet parents in North Georgia. Because many charities and non-profits have adjusted operating hours, and because of the urgent need for “social distancing,” please call ahead for the latest information and capabilities of these organizations.

As always, if you are concerned about your pet’s health, please contact your veterinarian immediately.

Local Assistance Based on Location

Pet food providers, low or no-cost veterinary services, and other assistance mapped by location

National Veterinary Care Assistance

National organizations able to assist with veterinary care

• RedRover Relief Urgent Care – Grants for emergency veterinary care; applications accepted online
• The Pet Fund – Aid for non-emergency veterinary care
• Spay USA – Low-cost spay/neuter assistance
• Harley’s Hope Foundation – Aid for owners facing financial hardship
• Brown Dog Foundation – Aid for owners facing financial hardship
• Shakespeare Animal Fund – Aid for the elderly, disabled and low income individuals
• The Onyx & Breezy Foundation – Aid for owners facing financial hardship
• Handicapped Pets Foundation – Aid for elderly, disabled, and injured pets

Immediate Emergencies

• ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Phone Number: (888) 426-4435 (fee may apply)

Assistance for Specific Groups and Populations

• Pets Are Loving Support (PALS) – Aid for those with disabilities
• The Assistance Dog United Campaign – Aid for those with disabilities
• Paws Care – Aid for or those with terminal illness
• Feed The Dog, Inc. – Aid for veterans
• SPCA International – Aid for veterans and others impacted
• PACT for Animals – For military personnel and hospital patients seeking temporary homes for pets
• Pets of the Homeless – Aid for the homeless
• AnimalSheltering.org – Assistance for rescue groups and shelters
• The Banfield Foundation – Assistance for rescue groups and shelters
• Lost Our Home Pet Foundation – Aid for pet owners facing foreclosure
• Assistance Dog United Campaign – Aid for those with disabilities

• Live Like Roo Foundation – support and financial assistance to families whose pet faces a cancer diagnosis

Aid for Specific Dog Breeds

• CorgiAid – Assistance for parents of corgis and corgi mixes
• Dobermin911.org – Assistance for parents of senior and special needs Doberman Pinschers
• LabMed – Aid for injured or ill Labrador rescues around in the U.S.
• Pit Bull Rescue Central – Spay, neuter and other assistance for Pit Bull dogs

Pet Transportation Resources

Organizations that assist in the movement of pets

• Pilots N Paws
• Wings of Rescue
• Operation Roger Truckers Pet Transport

Veterinary Care Credit

Financing options for veterinary care

• Care Credit

Additional Resources

• The American Veterinary Medical Association
• The Humane Society of the United States

Latest COVID-19 Health Guidance Related to Pets

• Pet Guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Helpful Questions and Answers about Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Your Pets (FDA)
• Coronavirus Pet Information from the American Kennel Club
• Interim Recommendations on Companion Animals from the AVMA
• Pet Safety During Emergencies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Coronavirus Transmission and Pets from the World Health Organization (WHO)

LUCKY & LADY is providing links to these groups and organizations as a means to be helpful during the global response to the coronavirus pandemic. We do not necessarily recommend or endorse any service or organization. Never provide personal or private information over the internet unless you know and trust the source.