Health Care for People
Phillips Neighborhood Clinic (PNC)
VeTouch recently partnered with Phillips Neighborhood Clinic (PNC) to benefit the human health side of the human-animal bond. PNC offers free, walk-in health care services for people (not pets) regardless of their insurance situation, citizenship status, or financial background.
Monday & Thursdays 6 - 9pm (except holidays)
https://mphysicians.org/pnc
612-724-1690
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 2742 15th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN
Health Care for Pets
Animal Humane Society Vet Centers
Low-cost spay, neuter, wellness services, dental procedures, and some specialty surgeries for qualifying families. Available by appointment only. Wellness services include vaccines, diagnostic tests, anal gland expression, ear cleaning, nail trims, and microchips.
763-489-7729
845 Meadow Ln N, Golden Valley, MN
1159 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN
https://www.animalhumanesociety.org/vetcenters
Mission Animal Hospital
A non-profit veterinary clinic with a sliding scale income-based fee system.
Walk-in hours: Mon-Sun 7 am-5:30 pm. Appointments also available.
952-938-1237
10100 Viking Dr, Eden Prairie, MN
www.missionah.org
My Pitbull Is Family
Holds monthly clinics providing low cost services including brief wellness exams, vaccines, microchips, and nail trims for ~$20, as well as flea/tick/heartworm preventatives for a slight additional cost. Appointments or walk ins available. Also provides low cost spay/neuter appointments.
763-273-0710
https://www.mypitbullisfamily.org/events
ValueCare Vet Clinic
A full-service veterinary clinic focused on providing affordable, quality care to clients.
952-217-4365
202 North Chestnut St. Chaska, MN
1515 E 66th St. Richfield, MN
www.valuecarevet.com
Petco Vetco
Low-cost vaccinations that include a physical exam. Some tests, deworming, and microchipping available at an additional cost. Packages available for puppies and kittens that include all shots.
Multiple locations.
www.vetcoclinics.com
Access Veterinary Services
Provide routine care, surgeries, and dental procedures by appointment. Urgent care services available on a walk-in basis with evening and weekend hours.
763-390-4050
6225 42nd Ave N. Minneapolis, MN 55422
www.myaccessvetcare.com
MNSNAP
Provides low-cost spay and neuter services to qualifying families. Vaccines and microchipping available with spay or neuter surgery.
612-720-8236
2822 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis, MN
www.mnsnap.org
3 Pound Cats
Provides home visit pet care to seniors living in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Partners with local veterinary clinics to provide full-service cat and dog care at discounted rates for seniors.
[email protected]www.3poundcats.com
The Street Dog Coalition
Free preventative veterinary care and related services to pets of people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness.
https://www.thestreetdogcoalition.org/
Animal Humane Society Pet Helpline
952-HELP-PET (952-435-7738)
https://www.animalhumanesociety.org/pet-helpline
The Purple Cat
A high volume high quality spay/neuter clinic for cats only. Appointments available on website.
1570 10th Ave
Baldwin, WI 54002
https://www.purplecatvet.com/contact-us/
MARS Veterinary Services
A low cost veterinary clinic open Tuesday- Friday 8am-6pm.
Brooklyn Park, MN
Phone: 763-463-9391
www.midwestanimalrescue.org
Emergency and After-Hours Care
Mission Animal Hospital
A non-profit veterinary clinic with a sliding scale income-based fee system. Walk-in hours 8am-8pm M-F, and 9am-6pm Sa & Sunday. Appointments also available.
952-938-1237
10100 Viking Dr. Eden Prairie, MN
www.missionah.org
Como Park Animal Hospital
Full service veterinary clinic, including 24-hour emergency services. Care Credit is accepted as a form of payment.
651-487-3255
621 Larpenteur Ave W, Roseville, MN
www.comoparkanimalhospital.com
University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center
Full service veterinary hospital providing 24-hour emergency care. They do not have low-cost pricing but do accept Care Credit as a form of payment.
612-626-8387
1365 Gortner Ave, St. Paul, MN
www.vmc.umn.edu
Pet Poison Helpline
24/7 Animal Poison Control Center. Fee of $85 USD per incident. Provides guidance over the phone.
855-764-7661
Pet Safety Resources
Pet Protection by MNAFAS
Minnesota Alliance for Family & Animal Safety (MNAFAS) provides safe and temporary foster care for the pets of domestic violence and sexual assault victims while they address their safety needs.
http://dayoneservices.org/pet-protection/
952-646-6563
Nail Trim and Other Resources
Animal Humane Society
- Provides services at either a standard fee or reduced fees for those eligible. Based on their standard fees, they provide microchipping ($30), nail trims ($20), anal gland expression ($36), and more.
- Provides end-of-life services including euthanasia, cremation, and resources for pet loss support.
- Behavior helpline available to answer questions about services and pet behavior help.
Chuck & Don’s Locations
Various pet rescue organizations provide free and low-cost nail trims at Chuck and Don’s Locations in Minnesota. Check their website or call for times and locations.
https://chuckanddons.com/
Pet Food Resources
People and Pets Together
A pet food shelf offering dog food, cat food, pet supplies, toys, and more.
Tues & Thurs 5:30pm - 8:3opm, Sat 9:30am - 2:30pm
https://www.peopleandpetstogether.org/
612-722-9998
2501 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
North Minneapolis Pet Resource Center
Provides a selection of pet food and supplies once a month to community members experiencing financial stress. Participation in the program comes with meetings with a Pet Support Specialist.
Tues-Thurs 5pm-8pm, Sat 11am-2pm
https://www.mypitbullisfamily.org/nmprc
1401 N 44th Ave, Minneapolis, MN
The Senior Food Shelf
Mon-Fri 9:30am - 1pm
https://www.esns.org/foodprograms
1801 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN
Salvation Army
https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org
1-800-456-4483
2445 Prior Ave. N, Roseville, MN
Frogtown Produce Distribution
Every other Friday from 3pm - 5 pm
www.frogtownmn.org/feedingfrogtown
685 West Minnehaha AvenueSaint Paul, MN
Merrick Food Shelf
Drive-thru: Mon 3pm-5pm, Tues 10am-12pm
In-person: Wed & Thurs 10am-12pm
https://merrickcs.org/food/
651-771-9339
1669 Arcade Street N., Suite 4, St. Paul, MN
Hallie Q. Brown Food Shelf
Full food shelf, by appointment only.
651-224-4607
hallieqbrown.org/site/index.php/programs/basic-needs/
270 N Kent St, St. Paul, MN
CAER Food Shelf
Appointment required.
Monday & Wednesday 10 am - 1:30 pm, Thurs 4:30-6 pm, Friday 10am - 12 pm
https://www.caerfoodshelf.org/food-shelf
12621 Elk Lake Rd. Elk River, MN
ICA Food Shelf
Appointment required.
Mon 10am - 6:30pm, Wed 9am-3:30 pm, Tues & Thurs 10:00 a.m.-3:30 pm, Saturday 10am–12pm (only 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month)
https://www.icafoodshelf.org/food
952-938-0729
11588 K-Tel Drive Minnetonka, MN
Valley Outreach Food Shelf
Mon 9:30 – 11:30 am, Tues 1:30 - 6:30 pm, Thurs 1:30 - 6:30 pm, Fri 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
https://valleyoutreachmn.org/food-shelf/
651-430-2739
1911 Curve Crest Blvd. W, Stillwater, MN
Financial Assistance for Veterinary Care
Animal Care Foundation
Subsidized veterinary care for pets belonging to qualifying persons.
www.animalcarefoundation.org
763-529-5060
Brown Dog Foundation
Financial aid for families in a temporary financial crisis at the same time that their pet requires life-saving treatment.
www.browndogfoundation.org
Care Credit
Credit card service that offers financing and low monthly payment options for vet care.
www.carecredit.com
1-800-677-0718
Diabetic Cats in Need
Provides financial assistance to low-income cat owners with diabetic cats.
https://dcin.dreamhosters.com/
234-738-3246
The Mosby Foundation
Non-profit organization specializing in paying medical expenses for sick, abused, and neglected dogs.
http://www.themosbyfoundation.org/
Magic Bullet Fund
Provides assistance for chemotherapy cancer treatment in dogs.
http://themagicbulletfund.org/apply/
Frankie’s Friends
Provides financial assistance grants to pets in need of lifesaving emergency or specialty vet care.
https://www.frankiesfriends.org/national-frankies-friends-fund
888-645-7387
RedRover Relief Grants
Financial assistance grants for pet owners, good Samaritans, and rescuers whose animals need urgent veterinary care.
https://redrover.org/
The Pet Fund
Financial assistance for low-income pet owners unable to afford non-basic, non-emergency veterinary care.
www.thepetfund.com
916-443-6007