Dog surrenders in Las Vegas are at a ten-year high, with The Animal Foundation taking in roughly 80 animals every day.
Financial strain is one of the leading drivers, but most owners don’t know how many options exist before surrendering becomes the only answer.
This guide is organized by urgency. Start at the top if your dog needs help now, and work down for ongoing and routine needs.
EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE
Majestic Park Animal Care
Dr. David Espinosa, co-owner of Majestic Park Animal Hospital and Vegas Valley Pet Hospital, recently launched this nonprofit specifically to fill the gap in critical care funding.
The foundation has already paid $100,000 toward surgeries, chemotherapy, and specialized treatment for animals whose owners couldn’t otherwise afford it, covering everything from the initial exam through follow-up care.
Contact Majestic Park Animal Hospital at (702) 482-9905 or visit majesticparkanimal.com.
Hearts Alive Village Full-Service Clinic
Hearts Alive Village runs two low-cost, full-service veterinary clinics in Las Vegas, one of the only nonprofits in the valley offering that level of comprehensive care at significantly below-market rates.
Their Decatur Boulevard location offers $50 comprehensive physical exams, surgery, dental care, wellness checks, and payment options for those who can’t qualify for conventional credit.
Reach them at (702) 780-0002 or by calling their Pet Resource Helpline at (702) 496-0705. The Decatur clinic is at 3250 N Decatur Blvd and is open Monday through Saturday.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS
Nevada SPCA Community Support Program
This grant-funded program offers one-time financial assistance to owners facing hardship when their pet needs medical care.
Applications are reviewed within three business days, though the program does not cover critical, emergency, or ongoing chronic care such as IVDD, diabetes, or kidney disease.
Apply online at nevadaspca.org or call (702) 873-7722.
Heaven Can Wait Romeo Fund
The Romeo Fund provides heavily subsidized or free veterinary services to families in financial hardship, covering spay and neuter surgeries, vaccinations, microchipping, and related care.
Active-duty military families also receive a 15% discount on surgical procedures with ID at Heaven Can Wait’s clinic.
Read more about Heaven Can Wait’s work in Southern Nevada, or call (702) 655-4800 to ask about eligibility.
PAYMENT PLANS AND FINANCING
CareCredit
CareCredit is a healthcare credit card accepted at hundreds of veterinary providers across Las Vegas, including Majestic Park Animal Hospital, allowing owners to pay for surgeries, exams, medications, and ongoing treatment in monthly installments.
Promotional periods with deferred interest are available, but be aware that standard APRs are currently in the low-to-mid 30s percent, and if any balance remains at the end of the promo period, interest that has been accruing from day one is added back in a lump sum.
Apply online at carecredit.com or ask your vet’s front desk to walk you through it.
Scratchpay
Scratchpay offers payment plans ranging from $200 to $10,000 over 12 to 24 months, with rates from 0% to 36% APR depending on creditworthiness.
Checking eligibility does not affect your credit score, and the application takes minutes on any internet-connected device at scratchpay.com.
Unlike CareCredit, there is no deferred interest, meaning you won’t be hit with a lump sum if you don’t pay off the balance in time.
ONGOING TREATMENT AND CHRONIC CONDITIONS
Nevada SPCA’s List of Partner Clinics
For owners managing a dog’s ongoing care at reduced cost, the Nevada SPCA publishes a list of partner clinics willing to work with owners experiencing financial hardship, including Gateway Pet Hospital, Tropicana Animal Hospital, and Dewey Veterinary Medical Center.
This is a useful starting point for finding a clinic open to negotiating payment arrangements or reduced fees; see the full list at nevadaspca.org.
Waggle Crowdfunding
Waggle is a nonprofit crowdfunding platform built specifically for veterinary bills, and unlike GoFundMe, all funds are transferred directly to the veterinarian rather than to the pet owner.
In 2025, Waggle raised more than $2.2 million and helped over 3,000 animals access care, and the platform provides support writing your campaign and connecting it with sponsors who sometimes match donations.
Start a campaign at waggle.org.
ROUTINE AND PREVENTIVE CARE
The Animal Foundation Low-Cost Vet Clinic
The Animal Foundation at 655 N Mojave Rd operates one of the highest-volume low-cost clinics in Nevada, offering vaccinations and microchipping to help keep owned pets healthy.
It is not a full-service hospital, so it won’t handle surgeries or illness treatment, but for keeping a healthy dog current on shots and identified, it is one of the most accessible options in the valley.
Call (702) 955-5955 or visit animalfoundation.com to book.
Spay and Neuter Center of Southern Nevada
Located at 7271 W Sahara Ave, this clinic specializes in low-cost spay and neuter surgeries, vaccinations, and microchipping, with no exam fee charged for vaccine visits.
Surgery appointments are available six days a week, and a walk-in vaccine clinic operates daily.
Call (702) 240-7729 or visit spayneuterlv.com; those on Medicaid or SNAP may qualify for additional subsidies, and active-duty military receive a 15% discount with ID.
Heaven Can Wait Spay and Neuter Clinic
Heaven Can Wait has performed more than 200,000 spay and neuter surgeries in 25 years of operation in Southern Nevada, and their pricing is all-inclusive, covering anesthesia, pain medication, monitoring, and other standard surgical costs.
Fees are weight-based, discounts are available for qualifying low-income families and active-duty military, and all current pricing is listed on their site.
Book online or call (702) 655-4800; visit heavencanwaitlv.org for current scheduling.
FOOD AND SUPPLIES
Animal Foundation KEPPT Pet Food Pantry
The Animal Foundation runs a free pet food pantry program, distributing food, treats, and enrichment items to community members in need, with visit limits and basic check-in at events but no formal income-qualification process.
Check animalfoundation.com and their social media for current distribution schedules, as these are sometimes operated as pop-up events.
Nevada SPCA Pet Pantry
The Nevada SPCA Pet Pantry offers free dog and cat food on an appointment basis, Monday through Saturday, at 4800 W Dewey Dr.
The program covers up to the legal household limit of three dogs and three cats, and food typically includes both dry and canned options depending on current donations.
Book a pickup appointment at nevadaspca.org or call (702) 873-7722.
Hearts Alive Village Kendall’s Kupboard
Hearts Alive Village operates a pet food bank called Kendall’s Kupboard out of their location at 1750 S Rainbow Blvd, offering supplemental food assistance to owners who apply and are approved.
Food assistance is just one part of their broader mission, which also covers medical care, adoption, and community outreach, making it a useful first stop for families navigating multiple needs at once.
Visit heartsalivevillage.org for current distribution details.
NOT SURE WHERE TO START
Call 211
Nevada 211 is a free, confidential helpline that connects residents to local animal veterinary care programs, including free and subsidized services, organized by zip code. I
f you are unsure which program applies to your situation or your dog’s specific condition, a 211 specialist can help you navigate the options and make referrals.
Dial 2-1-1 or search by zip code at nevada211.org.