Pet Care Voucher Program

Pet Care Voucher Program for City of San Bernardino Residents

 

 

We are thrilled to announce an exciting new opportunity for pet owners in the City of San Bernardino! Thanks to a generous grant from California For All Animals, our community members can now receive a voucher to help cover their pets' medical care. This initiative aims to ensure that all pets receive the essential care they need to stay healthy and happy. We will be accepting up to five appointments per day, Monday through Friday. Make sure to read the details below and create your appointment today!

 

 

What types of services are covered by the voucher?

The voucher is worth up to $500 and can be used for non-emergency medical services, such as:

  • Spay/Neuter Services

  • Dental Services

  • Senior Pet Wellness Exams

  • Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

  • Limping

  • Minor Wound Care

  • Eye Examinations and Minor Eye Treatments

  • Parasite Prevention and Treatment

 

What types of services are not covered by the voucher?

The voucher does not cover the continual care of chronically or terminally ill pets, such as:

  • Diabetes Mellitus

  • Chronic Kidney Disease

  • Cancer

  • Heart Disease

  • Advanced Liver Disease

 

Eligibility

To qualify for a voucher, you must:

  • Live in the City of San Bernardino

  • Have a valid government ID (e.g., CA state ID/license) with proof of residency. The name on the ID must match the proof of residency.

Important: We are seeing an influx of applications from non-city residents. Please be aware that we will be canceling appointments for those who do not meet the residency requirement. Additionally, residents of contract cities (Colton, Grand Terrace, Fontana, Loma Linda, and Rialto) do not qualify for this program.

Valid proof of residency options include:

  • Utility bill

  • Rental agreement

  • Mortgage statement

  • State assistance paperwork

 

How many vouchers can I receive?

Only one voucher per household will be issued. This is to ensure that other eligible City residents have the opportunity to access this program.

 

How do I apply for the voucher?

  1. Make an Appointment: Schedule an appointment and complete the questionnaire here. If you do not see an available date, this means that the five appointment slots for that day have already been filled.

  1. Arrive at Your Appointment with Your Pet: Bring your pet to the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter at the scheduled date and time, enter the customer service building, and answer a few additional questions. If your pet is not microchipped, they will be microchipped during your appointment at no additional cost. 

  1. Take Your Pet to the Vet: Call one of the approved vet clinics to make an appointment and bring your voucher with you. Any costs beyond $500 will need to be covered by you.

 

How do I contact the program for more information?

For additional questions, please contact us directly via email at [email protected].