Spay/Neuter & Emergency Veterinary Assistance

Low-Cost or No-Cost Spay/Neuter

If you are seeking low-cost or no-charge spay/neuter services, please complete the application below:

Application for spay/neuter

Emergency Veterinary Financial Assistance

If your pet needs urgent or emergency medical treatment and you require financial assistance, please complete the emergency assistance application.

Before You Apply (Please Read Carefully)

  • Service Area: Positive Tails is based in New York City and can only assist families living within the five boroughs of NYC.
  • Medical Emergencies: If your pet is experiencing a medical emergency, seek care immediately at the nearest veterinary hospital. For medical advice, please contact your veterinarian directly.
  • Eligible Care: We fund emergency and treatable veterinary cases such as hit by car, urinary blockages, pyometra, etc
  • Ineligible Care: We are unable to fund treatment for ongoing or chronic conditions, including cancer treatment.
  • Other Resources: Please review our list of low-cost veterinary options before applying.
    [Link to low-cost options]

How to Apply for Emergency Assistance

Step 1: Download the Application

Download application – English
Download application – Spanish

Step 2: Submit Required Documents

Email your completed application to grants@positivetails.org, along with:

  1. Veterinary Estimate
  2. Proof of Financial Need (submit one of the following):
    • Last year’s tax return
    • W-2 form
    • EBT card
    • Proof of unemployment
    • Social Security income documentation
    • Worker’s compensation, disability income, or VA benefits letter

Bank statements are not accepted as proof of financial need.

Applications Will Not Be Considered If:

  • Application must be filled out entirely, and all necessary materials listed on the application must be sent before the case can be considered.
  • You have been approved for CareCredit and/or ScratchPay in excess of the estimated cost of treatment.
  • You have other payment options available (family or friends, pet insurance, credit card, etc.).
  • Your pet’s illness or injuries appear to be the result of animal abuse.
  • The illness or injuries resulted from gross negligence or unnecessary surgical alteration (e.g., declawing cats, ear or tail cropping, debarking).

Review & Decision Process

Once your completed application and documents are received:

  • Your application will be reviewed by the Positive Tails Granting Committee.
  • The Committee determines approval or denial and the funding amount.
  • All grants are subject to Board of Directors approval, availability of funds, and application guidelines.

If Positive Tails is unable to assist at this time, we encourage you to review our list of affordable veterinary resources.

Questions?

For questions about the application or grant process, please email:
grants@positivetails.org

After-Hours Emergency Care

If your pet has a critical emergency outside of nonprofit business hours, contact your nearest veterinary hospital.

Veterinary Emergency and Referral Group (VERG) of Brooklyn
📞 718-522-9400
📍 196 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217