Veterinary care can quickly become expensive, and some people cannot afford to have their pet treated. It is often unknown, but there is financial aid available so that it can be taken care of despite everything.
The decision to adopt an animal should not be taken lightly. There are many things to take into consideration (what are their needs, how much time can we devote to them, what solution for vacations, etc.) and there is one that occupies an important place: the question of budget. Between food, accessories, care and veterinary costs, the bill can quickly add up.
Regarding veterinary costs, some are easy to predict (sterilization, vaccines, anti-parasite products, etc.), but there is also almost always unforeseen care. And the whole thing is expensive. Because of this, some people are forced to tighten their belts to pay them, while others completely give up on having their animal treated, which represents a danger to its well-being and health.
However, it is possible to benefit from financial assistance for veterinary expenses. Few people know this, probably because it is not awarded by the French state, which does not offer aid for animals. In reality, it is set up by certain associations, such as the SPA, the Brigitte Bardot Foundation or the Vétérinaire pour tous association. These schemes are reserved for low-income people (beneficiaries of RSA, AAH, AER, scholarship students, homeless people, etc.), who must prove that they are eligible and that they are the owners of the animal that they can have treated by presenting the ICAD identification certificate.
To benefit from it, you must contact an association near you which has set up this system. This will then inform you of the documents to be provided and the veterinary care that can be provided. If you cannot benefit from this help, it is good to know that there are other solutions for monitoring and veterinary care at a lower cost. You can therefore go to dispensaries created by associations, such as the SPA and the Animal Assistance Foundation, or to one of the four veterinary schools in France, to benefit from preferential rates.
