Resources
From emergency pet food to low-cost vet care and everything in between, our community is full of ways to keep pets where they belong: at home with their people. The Better Together Pet Resource Center “Resources” hub is your starting point for help, hope, and handy connections to partners who get it. Explore local support for medical needs, supplies, behavior help, and more, then reach out when you’re ready. You don’t have to navigate pet challenges alone – we’re here to walk beside you through every wag, purr, and next step.
Assistance with Veterinary Care / Low-Cost Veterinary Services
All 4 Pets WNY
Phone: (585) 727-5142
Email: Allforpetswny2007@gmail.com
Hope Before Heaven
Phone: (716) 236-7346
CareCredit
Phone: (800) 677-0718
Cornell University
Phone: (800) 669-0870
Cutting Edge Veterinary Service
Phone: (716) 671-2280
SPCA Serving Erie County – Lipsey Clinic
Phone: (716) 531-4700
Dr. O’Leary
Phone: (716) 938-6474
Pet Emergency Fund
Contact your primary veterinarian to determine eligibility.
West Side Pet Clinic (routine/wellness only)
Phone: (716) 882-1245
Friends and Vets Helping Pets
Phone: (859) 309-2043
The Pet Fund
Phone: (916) 443-6007
Scratchpay
Website: Scratchpay.com
Spay/Neuter Assistance
Operation PETS
Phone: (716) 783-8998
Encompass Animal Care & Health
Phone: (716) 648-1239
Lollypop Farm
Phone: (585) 223-1330 x170
Fix-A-Bull
Website: www.fixabullwny.org/apply
Note: Only pit bull–type dogs qualify.
Rochester Community Animal Clinic
Phone: (585) 288-0600
Save-A-Pet of Niagara
Phone: (716) 559-3020
Option #1 for dogs; Option #3 for cats
Almost Home Animal Sanctuary (Little Valley)
Phone: (716) 938-6474
SPCA Serving Allegany County
Phone: (585) 593-2200
A New Start Kitty Shelter (cats only, Castile)
Phone: (585) 493-5956
Friends of Animals
Phone: (800) 321-7387
Applications: friendsofanimals.org
Assistance for Animals with Homeless Owners
Hearts for the Homeless
Phone: (716) 877-3536
Note: Pet food assistance.
Friends of Night People
Phone: (716) 884-5375
The Street Dog Coalition – Buffalo Team
Phone: (716) 710-9292
Email: buffaloteam@thestreetdogcoalition.org
Pet Food Pantries
SPCA Serving Erie County
Phone: (716) 875-7360 x224
FeedMore WNY
Phone: (716) 822-2002
Hannah House Pet Care
Phone: (716) 341-1231
West Side Pet Clinic – Pet Food Pantry
1245 Niagara St., Buffalo, NY 14213
Phone: (716) 882-1245
Website: westsidepetsbuffalo.com
Pete’s Pantry – Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
96 Jewett Pkwy., Buffalo, NY 14214
Phone: (716) 833-1151
Website: goodsheperdbuffalo.org
Linken’s Pet Kitchen Pet Food Pantry
Email: petkitchenllcar@gmail.com
Email: llcar@rescuegroups.org
Buffalo CAN Pet Food Pantry
Phone: (716) 876-8727
Grace Episcopal Church Pet Food Pantry
100 Genesee St., Lockport, NY 14094
Phone: (716) 433-2878
Email: gracechurchlkpt@wny.twcbc.com
Chance’s Cupboard
422 Niagara Falls Blvd., Suite 3
Phone: (716) 994-4347 or (716) 885-9817
St. Aidan’s Pet Food Cupboard
13021 West Main St., Alden, NY 14004
Phone: (716) 937-9500 or (716) 937-7607