Animal CARE and Assistance Fund Start an adoption application

Animal CARE and Assistance Fund

Baden, PA

Is this your organization? Claiming this profile lets you keep hours, fees, and contact details current for adopters searching here. Claim this shelter profile

Animal CARE and Assistance Fund (ACAF) is a nonprofit organization based in Baden, PA, providing vital financial assistance for companion animals facing treatable, life-threatening conditions. In partnership with Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center (PVSEC), the fund helps cat and dog owners access emergency and specialty medical care when they face severe financial hardship. Their mission is to keep families together and prevent economic euthanasia throughout the greater Pittsburgh region.

Hours Administrative fund / Partner emergency clinic hours vary
Areas served Greater Pittsburgh area and surrounding Western Pennsylvania communities

Animal CARE and Assistance Fund is open Administrative fund / Partner emergency clinic hours vary.

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Not applicable (Medical assistance fund, no direct adoptions)

Requirements

Not applicable

How it works

ACAF does not operate an adoption program. It is a charitable medical fund that assists pet owners with emergency and specialty veterinary care costs.

Location

Find Animal CARE and Assistance Fund

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does Animal CARE and Assistance Fund adopt or shelter cats?

No, ACAF is not an animal shelter or adoption rescue. Instead, it provides financial assistance for emergency and specialty veterinary treatment to help pet owners keep their companion animals.

What animals are eligible for financial assistance?

ACAF assists companion pets, including domestic cats and dogs, that are facing treatable, life-threatening medical emergencies or specialty veterinary care needs.

Where must veterinary care be received to qualify for ACAF aid?

Assistance is primarily coordinated for eligible patients undergoing emergency or specialty treatment at partner facilities, such as the Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center (PVSEC).

Get involved

Support Animal CARE and Assistance Fund

Surrendering a cat

ACAF does not accept owner surrenders or take in animals; it provides veterinary financial assistance to help owners retain their pets.

Looking to adopt right now?

Browse cats and kittens available from breeders and shelters in Pennsylvania on Petfinnly.

Browse in Pennsylvania

Other shelters in Pennsylvania

Here are 6 more shelters and rescues near Baden, PA worth checking too.

See all 433 in Pennsylvania →