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- Your primary veterinarian can refer you to a board-certified veterinary oncologist, and that referral is often the fastest route to a specialist.
- Ask any specialist or clinic directly about clinical trials and payment plans; both exist more often than owners expect.
- The support lines at the bottom are free, and you do not need to be anyone's client to call.
Find a veterinary oncologist
A veterinary oncologist is a specialist with years of extra training beyond veterinary school, board-certified in cancer care. Your regular veterinarian can refer you, and most specialists prefer a referral, but you can also search directly.
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VetSpecialists.com
The official directory from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM), the body that board-certifies veterinary oncologists. Search by location for a specialist near you.
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Veterinary Cancer Society
The professional society for veterinary cancer care. Its "Find an Oncologist" tool lists member specialists by region.
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A university veterinary teaching hospital
Veterinary colleges run full oncology services and are often where the newest treatments and trials are available. Searching for the nearest veterinary teaching hospital is a good second option if a private specialist is far away.
Search for a clinical trial
Clinical trials can offer access to newer treatments, sometimes at reduced cost, though they are not right for every dog. Always discuss whether a trial fits your dog with your oncologist first.
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AVMA Veterinary Clinical Trials Registry
A free, searchable registry from the American Veterinary Medical Association (formerly the Animal Health Studies Database). No sign-up is needed to search studies by condition and location.
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Your nearest veterinary teaching hospital
University oncology services frequently run their own cancer trials that may not be listed elsewhere. Ask their clinical-trials office what is currently enrolling.
Help paying for treatment
Cancer care is expensive, and many families need help. Several nonprofits offer grants toward treatment, and most clinics offer payment plans or accept veterinary financing. Apply early, as funds are limited and often have waiting lists.
Every organisation below was confirmed to be operating on 16 August 2026. Funds do close — the long-running Magic Bullet Fund closed permanently after twenty years and about 918 pets, and is still listed as active on many other sites. If you find a dead link here, tell us and we will fix it.
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Frankie’s Friends
Grants for pets needing emergency or specialty care, including cancer treatment. Applying requires a completed application through their site.
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RedRover Relief
Urgent-care grants and a searchable list of other assistance programs for pet owners facing a financial gap.
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The Pet Fund
Financial assistance for non-basic, non-emergency veterinary care, including cancer treatment.
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Brown Dog Foundation
Bridge funding for families in a temporary financial crisis when a pet needs life-saving treatment.
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Canine Cancer Alliance: financial-assistance list
The Canine Cancer Alliance, a nonprofit that funds canine cancer research, maintains a helpful directory of assistance organizations. We are grateful for their work and cite them as the source.
Emotional support
A cancer diagnosis is heavy, and grief can begin long before goodbye. These pet-loss support lines are free, staffed by trained volunteers and counselors, and open to anyone. If a number has changed by the time you read this, the organization's website will have the current one.
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ASPCA Pet Loss Support
A free grief-support line, available 24 hours a day.
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Lap of Love Pet Loss Support
Certified pet-loss and bereavement coaches, plus free weekly virtual support groups.
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Cornell University Pet Loss Support Hotline
Answered by veterinary students trained by grief counselors; leave a message and they will call back.
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Tufts University Pet Loss Support Line
Staffed on weekday evenings, with 24-hour voicemail and returned calls.
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This page is a directory of third-party resources offered for convenience. RosieVaccine is not affiliated with these organizations, does not endorse any specific provider, and cannot guarantee their availability, eligibility rules, or contact details, which may change. This is not veterinary medical advice. Every decision about your dog's care belongs with a licensed veterinarian who has examined your dog.