What we do

Established in 2008, Rochester Hope For Pets is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization funded by the generosity of private donors. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for pets living in the greater Rochester, NY, area. We do this by:

  • Offering financial assistance toward veterinary care costs to pet owners during times of need.

  • Enhancing the care and treatment of pets in homes and at facilities in our region.

  • Partnering with other animal-related non-profit organizations to offer support and resources in times of need.

A person with a smartwatch on their wrist cuddling a tabby cat on a bed.

Financial assistance

We pay veterinary hospitals directly to help cover the costs of unexpected or emergency procedures. 

Two dogs running on a dirt path outdoors at sunset, one is a brown and white Corgi and the other is a tan and gray fluffy dog.

Community partnership

We work with local rescues, vet clinics, and businesses to raise awareness and build a pet-friendly network.

Person reaching out to pet a black cat that is lying on a ledge.

Enhanced care

We provide resources and education to pet parents so they can provide the best quality of life possible.

A black and white drawing of a dog surrounded by flowers, with the words "bruno's blessings" written above in a cursive font.

Bruno’s Blessings

We are honored to be partners with Bruno’s Blessings, a fund that allows us to provide awards to senior dogs.

“I want to provide families living in Rochester, New York the option to fight for their dog’s life in their later years. I want to help in paying for that life saving surgery, that highly recommended scan or that expensive medication. Our pets deserve to be loved and cherished through their golden years without the nagging worry of how to pay for their vet bills.” – Agathi, founder of Bruno’s Blessings

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Grant-Funded Programs

  • A tabby cat with a red collar and a black and white puppy lying on green grass in a park with trees in the background.

    Spay It Forward

    Working with Rochester Community Animal Clinic, we help offer low-cost spay and neuter surgeries for owned pets in the Rochester area.

  • Three cats on a concrete driveway, with a background of a garage door and wooden fence. The central cat is a gray tabby looking directly at the camera.

    The Community Fund for Feral Cats

    Working with community trappers, we help fund TNVR (trap, neuter, vaccinate, return) surgeries for feral cats in the Rochester area.

Taking care of your pet
should fill your heart, not break it.

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Big or small, every donation counts! All proceeds go towards helping us help Rochester families and their pets.

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