Resources

Owner Health Care

Phillips Neighborhood Clinic (PNC)

VeTouch has recently partnered with Phillips Neighborhood Clinic (PNC) to benefit the human health side of the human-animal bond. PNC provides free health care services to individuals regardless of their insurance situation, citizenship status, or financial background. 
Monday & Thursdays 6:00pm - 9:00pm (except holidays)
https://sites.google.com/view/phillipsneighborhoodclinic/home
612-724-1690
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 2742 15th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 

 

Low-Cost Veterinary Resources

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-Fri, 8am-8pm, Sat-Sun, 9am-6pm. 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. 

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

 

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

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