Every pet deserves a chance — regardless of their family’s finances.
Help with vet bills for UK families in need

No family should have to choose between money and their pet.

The Dora Foundation provides financial help with vet bills when a much-loved pet needs essential or emergency veterinary treatment and their family cannot afford the full cost.

✓ Vet-verified applications ✓ Payments made to clinics ✓ Compassion without judgement
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Care when it matters mostHelping pets access urgent treatment.
£48,650towards veterinary care*
214pets supported*
87%of approved grants paid direct to vets*
1 missionkeep pets with the people who love them
Why we exist

Love shouldn't have a price tag.

Unexpected vet bills can reach hundreds or even thousands of pounds. For families already under financial pressure, a sudden illness or injury can leave them facing an impossible decision.

The Dora Foundation exists to bridge that gap. We work with pet owners and veterinary practices to contribute towards necessary treatment, helping animals receive care while giving families hope.

How assistance works

Simple, compassionate support.

We focus on essential medical treatment where financial hardship could prevent a pet from getting the care they need.

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Tell us what’s happening

Complete a short application about your pet, their treatment and your circumstances.

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We verify with your vet

We may contact your veterinary practice to confirm the diagnosis, urgency and expected cost.

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We assess your request

Applications are reviewed fairly based on medical need, available funds and financial hardship.

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Approved help goes to the clinic

Where possible, grants are paid directly to the veterinary practice towards agreed treatment.

Who we may be able to help

Is your pet eligible?

  • The treatment is medically necessary or urgent.
  • You are experiencing genuine financial hardship.
  • Your pet is under the care of a registered veterinary practice.
  • You can provide an estimate or treatment plan from your vet.
Start an application
Pets are family. Our goal is to make sure a temporary financial crisis does not become a permanent goodbye.

— The Dora Foundation

What your support can do

Small donations. Life-changing outcomes.

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Emergency surgery

Help with a sudden operation

A £25 donation could contribute towards diagnostics, medication or emergency treatment for a pet whose family has nowhere else to turn.

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Ongoing care

Support recovery at home

Funding can help with follow-up appointments, wound care, prescriptions and treatment needed after a major procedure.

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Essential diagnostics

Give families an answer

Tests, scans and blood work can be costly. Financial help can make the difference between uncertainty and a treatment plan.

Support The Dora Foundation

Be the reason a pet gets to go home.

Your donation can help a family say “yes” to treatment when the answer might otherwise have been “we can’t afford it.”

Donate £25 Donations are securely processed through GoFundMe.
Request assistance

Tell us about your pet.

Complete the form and the foundation can review your request. For an urgent medical emergency, contact your veterinary practice first.

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Help us keep best friends together.

Whether you donate, fundraise, volunteer or simply share our mission, you can help a pet receive the treatment they deserve.

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