Adoption FAQ
Adopting helps cover care, vaccinations, and spay/neuter costs. Normally, fees are:
Adult dogs & cats: $75
Puppies & kittens (6 months and younger): $125
For more details and to see our available pets, visit:
FAQ: pvastx.org/adopt
Dogs: pvastx.org/dogs
Cats: pvastx.org/cats
Foster: pvastx.org/foster
Questions? Contact PVAS at (956) 720-4563 or info@pvastx.org.
Where are you located?
TRENTON CENTER 2501 W Trenton Rd Edinburg, TX 78539
LAURIE P. ANDREWS CENTER 2451 N US Expressway 281 Edinburg, TX 78541
What are your hours?
Our business hours are:
Trenton:
Mon-Sun:12:00pm-6:00pm
Laurie P. Andrews:
Mon - Sun: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
How can I get assistance with rehoming my pet?
For rehoming assistance, visit websites like rescueme.org, home-home.org, rehomeyourpets.com, getyourpet.com, and rehome.adoptapet.com. You can also find helpful resources from Best Friends Animal Society on rehoming guidance, writing a pet adoption bio, and rehoming a special needs pet.
Pet Food Banks
Call ahead to make sure the food you need is available.
Food For Hunger WME 1115 S. Maryland St, Alton, TX 78573 - (956) 585-9966
San Benito Food Pantry Inc 2007 E Expressway, San Benito, TX 78586 - (956) 399-1659
How can I get help if my pet is lost?
If your pet is lost, visit pvastx.org/lostpets for resources and information on locating your pet. You can also contact us at (956) 720-4563 or info@pvastx.org. Our address is 2451 N Expressway, Edinburg, TX 78541.
Low-Cost Veterinary Care and Spay/Neuter Services
PVAS offers low-cost spay and neuter clinics each month by appointment only. Registration opens online at 10:00 AM on the first day of each month, and spots are limited. The first two clinic days are open to the public, while the third clinic day is reserved for City of McAllen residents.
Financing for Veterinary Costs
Organizations That Provide Credit and/or Loans
Care Credit Veterinary Financing: This healthcare credit card gives you the flexibility to pay for pet medical bills ranging from routine appointments to emergency surgeries.
Scratchpay: Apply for a payment plan and scratchpay will pay your vet bill immediately. You can pay them back in 30 days without interest, or over a 12 to 24-month period with a personalized interest rate based on your financial profile.
Varidi: Online payment platform that makes it easy for veterinarians to offer payment plans. There is no credit check or credit reporting - you just negotiate a payment plan with the business.
Organizations That Provide Financial Aid
United States Department of Veteran Affairs: If you’re a veteran with a service dog, the VA will cover the cost of veterinary care (doesn’t cover unrelated costs such as over-the-counter medications, food, treats and non-sedated dental care).
Friends and Vets Helping Pets: Funds treatments for curable (lifesaving, not life-prolong) diseases such as tumors, broken bones, ambulatory care, expensive medication, or post-surgical prosthetics such as a K-9 cart.
Paws 4 A Cure: This organization helps cats and dogs regardless of breed, age, or diagnosis. Pet “parents” with limit ability to pay for care may qualify for assistance with vet bills.
The Pet Fund: Helps pet owner pay for non-basic, non-urgent care for chronic conditions, heart disease, and cancer.
Diabetic Cats in Need: Offers financial aid for insulin, helps find new homes for unwanted cats with diabetes, and starts local rescue programs to help diabetic cats get adopted.
Magic Bullet Fund: Financial Assistance for cats and dogs with cancer. For those financially unprepared to pay for their dog’s or cat’s cancer treatment. This nonprofit aims to close the gap.
The Mosby Foundation: Working to help neglected, sick, and abused dogs since 2003. Dog owners can apply to have procedures and treatments covered. However, the foundation cannot help with vet bills already accrued.
The Onyx and Breezy Foundation: Helping dogs and cats live happy lives through funding for spay and neuter programs, rescuing animals from kill shelters, support for cancer research and much more.
Hope Mending Hearts Foundation: Financial assistance grants so pet owners, Good Samaritans and rescuers can care for animals who need urgent veterinary care.
Red Rover Relief: In event of an emergency, this organization offers immediate financial assistance for veterinary care. RedRover responds to applications within two business days.
Aid Specific to Cancer
Stymie Canine Cancer Foundation – Ask your vet to apply
The Riedel & Cody Fund – Apply online
Live Like Roo – Apply online
Aid Specific to Mobility
Handicapped Pets Foundation - Provides dog wheelchairs
Red Flyer, the Handicapped Pets Community - Loans of refurbished pet wheelchairs
Crowd-Funding Veterinary Costs
Pet Insurance
Where can I find online resources for my pet's health?
You can find online resources for your pet's health through the Best Friends Vet Access App for Telemedicine, Best Friends Animal Society Resources on Dog and Cat Health, and options for Heartworm, Flea, and Tick Prevention.
Housing Assistance
Dogs on Deployment: Temporary foster homes for pets during deployments
Pact for Animals: Military foster program
Local Training and Behavior Resources
Local Training Services: Find a Certified Dog Trainer near you
Online Training and Behavior Resources
Dogs:
Cats:
Additional Assistance (Kittens, Disaster Preparedness)"
Help for Found Kittens
Abandoned Kittens
Cómo cuidar de los gatitos abandonados