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well life still hasnt improved for me and it just got worse…my 7 mo old puppy got into something and we dont know what…its been 4 days and he wont eat and he just doesnt feel good..we have called every damn vet in this city and none of them will take payments..meaning we will have to put him to sleep..at this point..we have no options open to us and its breaking my heart 🙁
That is heart breaking. Isn’t there anyplace where you live that has a low cost hospital that is manned by vets that volunteer their time?
Do you have any idea of the cost to have the puppy looked at?
Take him to the humane society/ASPCA. You may have to release him, but it’s better than having to put him to sleep.
I wish there was something else that could be done.Ask what the price of an exam fee is and have that done at the very least before you totally give up and throw in the towel.
The diagnostics like x-rays and bloodwork will be what are so expensive, but you’d be surprised what a physical exam might show.
If you have a regular vet that you see, know and trust, go there for a physical exam first, then discuss your financial constraints. Some clinics offer Care Credit that you can apply for (which is sort of like a credit card, it pays the vet in full, and offers a payment plan for you) and sometimes they can do minimal treatment for not too much. There’s still a flicker of hope.
Please remember before you get upset at the clinics telling you they don’t offer payment plans that so many clients who ask for payment plans just don’t bother to pay back at all. Vet clinics aren’t subsidized by the government like human hospitals are, and are a for profit business. The receptionist, the vet and his/her technicians and the office manager all have to eat. Most of us would love to be able to give our time and supplies to your animal, but it’s not possible.
I wish you the best of luck in finding help for your pup!
That sucks 🙁
How much will it cost to have him looked at?
I agree, surrendering the dog to the ASPC or some other group that can afford it is a better alternative to having the puppy put to sleep.
I’m sorry Dracomancer 🙁 I know how hard it is to have a sick pet you can’t do anything for. It would have cost us 3,000 to have my kitty’s surgery, and that was just for an exploratory surgery. Putting a pet to sleep is one of the hardest decisions to make.
someone with a very kind heart and a wonderful soul has donated money to our cause and he is now eaded to the vet with my roommate and gf
i will, they will be calling me from the vet’s office with updates, pray for monty everyone, im praying like mad to my gods right now
I’m so sorry, Dracomancer. There is nothing like having to put a loved one down, especially so young! I’m glad you were able to get him to the vet. You are in my thoughts. Please keep us updated.
What a great person to donate like that. I also recommend giving him up. Its sad, but they need someone who can take care of them in emergencies like this. 🙁 Keep us posted. I hope its nothing serious.
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