Helping Pet Owners with Financial Difficulties

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OUR MISSION

The number of pet surrenders is increasing as more and more pet owners struggle to maintain the income needed to care for their pets. Our goal is to stop this from happening and to keep families together. MyPetChild.com is an online resource for financially-struggling pet owners. We help pet owners connect with organizations that offer pet financial assistance, whether that's through subsidizing vet bills or giving free pet food and supplies.

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LATEST ARTICLES

How to Find a Dog that’s Been Lost for Over 24 Hours

One of the biggest nightmares for pet owners would be when they lose their pet. Here are the steps you should take if your dog has been lost for over 24 hours.

Can Dogs Eat Boba / Tapioca Pearls? When it is or isn’t an Emergency

For health reasons, it’s important to not let your dog eat boba or tapioca pearls.

Can Dogs Eat Cat Grass? When it is or isn’t an Emergency

Yes, it’s fine for dogs to nibble at the cat grass as long as they aren’t eating too much of it at once.

Why Sevin Dust isn’t Safe for Dogs

Trying to get rid of pests from the vegetable garden bed? Find out if it’s safe to use Sevin dust around pets.

Here’s Why It’s Unlikely for Eagles to Pick up a Dog

Here are some things for dog owners to consider if they live in an area that’s known for wild eagles and hawks.

Can Dogs Eat Ribeye Bones? When it is or isn’t an Emergency

Dogs can be given ribeye bones as long as the dog owner remembers a couple of safety conditions.

Here’s the Right Amount to Pay a Friend for Dog Sitting

How much you should pay a friend for dog sitting will depend on many factors such as how much care the dog needs and where the dog will be taken care of.

Top 3 Reasons Why Dogs Consistently Howl Between 3 AM – 4 AM

It can be super-frustrating for dog owners who can’t get a good night’s sleep because their dogs are howling late into the night.

Why Your Dog is Flinching All of a Sudden

Has your dog been starting to flinch all a sudden especially when you try to touch him? Here are some reasons that may explain the flinching behavior.

Dogs Barks in their Crate at Night – Top 3 Reasons Why

Your dog might still have plenty of energy to burn while they are in their crate at night.

What to Do if Your Neighbor is Harassing You About Your Dog

Here are the steps we recommend if you have a neighbor that is harrassing you about your dog.

Can Dogs Eat Sugar Cane? When it is or isn’t an Emergency

Here are the reasons why we would avoid letting your dog eat or chew sugar cane.

Why Quarantine is Necessary for Dogs with Worm

Whether you need to quarantine your dog with worm parasites will depend on the type of worm the dog is affected by.

Why Your Dog Will Only Eat from Your Hand and Not from the Bowl

Here are some common reasons that may explain dogs that only eat food from the owner’s hand and not from the food bowl.

My Dog is Throwing Up Orange Vomit – Top 3 Reasons Why

Here are some common reasons for dogs that suddenly throw up orange vomit.

Why Your Dog Rubs His Head and Body Against You

Context is key. Here are the most common reasons why a dog may rub his head or body against you from time to time.

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