I think this is good information to keep in case someone ever needs it -
Also here's a site that I wrote to when my sons weiner dog was ill....his Mikey didn't make it.... but they did write me back and were really nice - I can't say how they operate - but they have the right goals for sure.
http://www.imom.org/ Helping people help pets. To better the lives of sick, injured and abused companion animals. We are dedicated to insure that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged.
Their mission is to have NO animal is put to sleep if they can help - you ask for financial assistance and they help you raise money.