How to Apply for Help

Are you experiencing any of these circumstances?
Domestic violence
Medical treatment/rehabilitation
Housing crisis
House fire or flood

We are here to help.
We understand that emergencies and hardship comes in many different forms and can affect anyone at anytime. If you are struggling with a crisis situation, Chesapeake Humane Society offers a Crisis Boarding Program for families in need of a temporary home for their pet(s). The purpose of this program is to provide care for pets and to reunite pets with their families following a crisis. The length of stay for this program is dependent on the situation. We are dedicated to preserving the human-animal bond during times of crisis. 

Medical Requirements
For your pets to enter our crisis boarding program, we require the following medical care for your pet/s.All of the services below can be provided through our low-cost veterinary clinic. If you are unable to afford medical care, we may be able to assist with the cost. 

Dogs: Rabies vaccination, Distemper/Parvo (DHPP) vaccination, Bordatella vaccination, Leptrosis vaccination, spay/neuter, and preventative medicine (flea, tick, & heartworm prevention).

Cats: FVRCP vaccination, spay/neuter, and preventative medicine (flea, tick, & heartworm prevention).

We are also able to provide further medical care when needed such as heartworm treatment, urgent dentals, mass removals, and treat broken limbs. 

Crisis Boarding Fees & Medical Costs
This program is offered to families at low or no cost, depending on your financial situation. This includes all medical care provided to your pet/s.