How Pet It Forward Came About
Pets are family of thousands of households around the world, unfortunately, every day many pet owners have to surrender their pets because they can no longer provide the care they need.
As the world hit a devastating virus in the last months of 2019 known as the coronavirus or covid-19, it changed the world and not in a good way. As many people struggle to get back to somewhat normal, the blow of the pandemic is still financially affecting so many. I have been in the pet industry for many years, and never have I seen hundreds of pets being surrendered or rehomed by their owners because they can no longer care for them. Pets are family to many households around the world, and for many pet owners to have to make the heartbreaking decision has hit me to the core. I have decided to start a non-profit organization to fulfill my mission and passion, which is to help pets and their owners stay together! Even though we are no longer in the midst of the pandemic, pet parents continue to reach out to the Pet It Forward Foundation for assistance and resources for help. Pet It Forward has a vision to see a world where no pet parent would have to give up their beloved pet because of a financial hardship. As a 501c3 status, Pet It Forward Foundation is a non-profit organization.
Meet Our Team
Wanting to be part of our team? We are looking for partners and volunteers who have a LOVE for animals! Please contact us today!
Carol & Jax
Jamie &Tiggy
Michelle & Zoey
Sandi & Rhythm
Alma, Bocephus & Juanita
Pet It Forward Foundation
At Pet It Forward Foundation, we believe no pet should lose their home due to financial hardship. We provide resources, assistance, and support to pet parents so they can keep their beloved companions safe and cared for. Together, we can make a difference and ensure every pet stays where they belong—at home, with family.
Services
What We Do
Pet It Forward Foundation recognizes how many pet owners have had to make the heartbreaking decision to either rehome or surrender their beloved pets because of financial hardships. We understand the importance of caring for pets to keep them fed and healthy in our community. The cost of vet care, food, spay, and neuter can seem overwhelming for those who are facing financial hardships. The Pet It Forward Foundation seeks funding through fundraisers, events, donations, and grants to help the community who are facing financial hardships. Our Foundation will help pay a portion of the owner’s vet bill* We donate pet food, pay for the cost of spay and neuter and some pet supplies.
*Unfortunately, Pet It Forward can not assist with vet bills at this time. However, applying for pet insurance, care credit, and/or scratchpay are great ways of helping with vet bills for the health and wellbeing of your pets.
When People Struggle, So Do Their Pets
Millions of pet owners in the U.S. face financial hardship — and it often affects their ability to care for their pets. One of the leading reasons animals are surrendered to shelters is housing restrictions, like pet bans or unaffordable pet fees. Others struggle with the rising cost of food, veterinary care, and supplies, or need help addressing health or behavioral challenges.If this sounds like you or someone you know, you’re not alone — and help is available. We’ve compiled a list of national and local resources that offer support for pet food, medical care, housing assistance, and more.
Testimonials
Ms Gina and Pet It Forward Foundation are literally an angel blessing. My 6 yr old Pomeranian, Draco, hurt his neck and I couldn't afford the x-rays that were desperately needed. This is where Pet It Forward and Ms Gina stepped in. They were able to help get the x-rays done. Thankfully no fractures or breaks, just arthritis and degenerative inflammation. Pet It Forward also helped us be able to get the prescription filled to help with the pain/inflation. Most certainly an Angel Blessing
Gina is a powerful motivator. I have seen over many years her move mountains to help those in need with their pets. Her decision to start this non-profit foundation does not surprise me, as a pet lover she tries to help in any way she can. P.S. She is a Pug fanatic!
Gina DeJulio provides professional, amazing and caring dog walking and services for people’s four legged family members. Gina is trustworthy, conscientious and all four legged pups love her. In addition to her dog walking/care services, Gina is an advocate for lost and rescued pets. Gina works closely with area rescue groups and shelters to match lost pets to their owners and help unwanted pets find loving homes.
Ms. Gina, I am very grateful for meeting Miss Gina and her foundation if it wasn’t for this amazing woman amazing person I would’ve never had cat food or litter to take care of all my foster cats! I appreciate everything she has done for me. If it wasn’t for her my babies would’ve never had the food they needed in the litter they needed at the time they needed it when fun got tight thank you Gina for your foundation and helping the community.
Ms. Gina you have done a great job of alerting and helping in pet location coordination. Your organizational skills are impressive even for one web site yet In notice you follow many. Which is what it takes to really return pets home and place pets in new ones. All the shelters are overwhelmed ,particularly around the cold holidays, people are depressed and financially tired. I have noticed that people know your name. Once I was in a neighborhood in response to an owners desperate pleas and you were mentioned by the owner and searchers. Jacksonville is a big town and that's impressive you are an invaluable community asset and save the city time and money. Not to mention happier owners because of you. Thank you for your exemplary community service and dedication. I also heard you have volunteered at the humane society regularity too.
in life there were people that care about others and animals, but the most important thing is a respect to know we are here to help each other and to better ourselves. I am so proud of meeting Gina and Organization, and I’ll do what I can to make them a better Place for everything I’m grateful especially when people are in difficult times, but knowing that you have somebody behind you,they care about you as well and the animals I thank God that I have met Gina and Organization and I’ll do what I can to make them a better place for everybody
so I have been struggling to find work for about eight months and went depleted my savings in these eight months...and I have a 220lb dog. I was at the very end of my food for him and also lost a place to stay so I no longer was able to use food stamps to buy meats to cook him. At this very time where I didn't know what Iwas going to do I find Gina posting her number on Facebook saying she has food. I called right away and within one hour she meets my friend of mine at Walmart since I don't have transportation and gave this huge bag of dog food to us. I really appreciate Gina and the fact that she went out of her way to meet a friend of mine to make sure my dog still had food. This is a great organization and a great thing she is doing. Thank you and God bless you so much!
We are deeply grateful to Pet It Forward and especially to Ms. Gina for saving our beloved fur baby, Deuce. During an incredibly emotional and uncertain time, as we sought help for Deuce, we were faced with the daunting prospect of exploratory surgery.
For the last few years we have used Gina exclusively when it comes to caring for our pug, Buster he considers her family and so do we!
Gina is so sweet she help me with food for my dog and cat and also help us with getting my pet fix help me with the entire process and made it as easy it could be ♥️ thank you so much
Frequently Asked Questions
- Pet Help Finder: Click “Food Pantry and Supplies,” enter your city, state, or zip code, and hit “Search.”
- Feeding Pets of the Homeless: Use the interactive map under “Get Help” > “Find Resources Near You.”
- Findhelp.org and 211.org: Search by zip code for a wide range of human and pet-related support.
- FoodFinder.us: Many human food pantries also offer pet food assistance.
- Pet Help Finder: Click “Veterinary Services” and enter your location to find affordable care options.
- Vet Colleges & Shelter Clinics: Veterinary colleges may offer emergency assistance. Some shelters and nonprofit clinics also provide low-cost or emergency care.
- Emergency Care: If you’re unsure whether your pet needs urgent care, call a vet and describe the symptoms.
- Payment Plans: Ask your vet if they offer payment plans or work with services like VetBilling.
- Second Opinions: Another vet may recommend more affordable but effective treatment.
- Community Clinics: These often offer services at reduced rates for low-income families.
- Vet Schools: Many offer low-cost services through teaching clinics.
- CareCredit and ScratchPay: Financing options for pet health expenses (review terms carefully).
- Ask Your Vet: Some clinics have donor-supported emergency funds for clients in need.
- Crowdfunding: Platforms like GoFundMe or Furlanthropy can help raise money quickly.
- Rescues & Shelters: Local groups sometimes offer financial support for veterinary emergencies.
- Banfield Foundation
- Bow Wow Buddies
- Canine Cancer Awareness
- Frankie’s Friends
- Handicapped Pet Foundation
- Help-a-Pet
- Magic Bullet Fund (Cancer)
- The Pet Fund
- RedRover Relief
- Shakespeare Animal Fund
- The Mosby Foundation
- The Onyx & Breezy Foundation
- Pets of the Homeless
- And more…
- Pet Help Finder: Filter by location for state-specific resources.
- Banfield Foundation: Explore “State Programs.”
- Best Friends Financial Aid for Pets: Find help by state.
- Adopt-a-Pet Shelter Directory: Use the search tool to find local rescues and shelters with pet support services.
- Pets of the Homeless: Find pet-friendly shelters, pet food banks, and clinics near you.
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