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Dog needs £3000 operation

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  • chris_n_tj
    chris_n_tj Posts: 2,659 Forumite
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    Calder if you could give the Animal health trust a call on 01638 751000. They have a needy cases fund, the only thing is its in Newmarket, Suffolk. Would that be too far for you to travel?

    Its worth giving them a call, maybe if they cant help they could put you in touch with some one that can. I hope it helps.

    Chris n TJ x
    RIP TJ. You my be gone, but never forgotten. Always in our hearts xxx
    He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog.
    You are his life, his love, his leader.
    He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart.
    You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.
  • caldervalley
    caldervalley Posts: 10 Forumite
    Thanks chris ntj, we live in West Yorkshire, but I will call the number, they may be able to help. We will try anything . Thank you
  • welshmoneylover
    welshmoneylover Posts: 3,324 Forumite
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    caldervalley wrote: »
    Thanks chris ntj, we live in West Yorkshire, but I will call the number, they may be able to help. We will try anything . Thank you

    Good luck but what about my suggestion of getting a second job to pay for it? :o
    Be happy, it's the greatest wealth :)
  • CFC
    CFC Posts: 3,119 Forumite
    Calder, your dog has lived with this for 5 months. You really don't need to worry about the operation HAVING to be next week. Take the pressure of yourself and take a longer view. This may give you the time to find or arrange funding.
  • caldervalley
    caldervalley Posts: 10 Forumite
    Thanks, I am taking him tomorrow for final consultation, which is costing 500 pounds for the day, I will know more then, thanks..I work all week and at university from 9.30am to 7.pm one day a week and studying the rest of the time, I dont think I will be able to work a second job..
  • sleepystar1975
    sleepystar1975 Posts: 509 Forumite
    Sorry to hear about your poor dog. I would also try the PDSA, or even speak with your Vet and see if you can get a payment plan in place. It would be unrealistic for anyone just to have £5k sitting idle ready to spend "just in case"
    Also, you have said you are willing to try anything. How about approaching your local paper, and see if they'll run a story, as you may find folk would donate or something.
    Is this diagnosis and proposed treatment realistic, or just the opinion of one vet? Is it worth "shopping around" other vets for quotes. Mercenary I know, but worth it if can bring the costs down.
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  • barkerhouse
    barkerhouse Posts: 35 Forumite
    Good luck with this, I hate the thought of your little baby being in pain I wish I could help.
  • chris_n_tj
    chris_n_tj Posts: 2,659 Forumite
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    Fingers and paws crossed for you both today calder xx
    RIP TJ. You my be gone, but never forgotten. Always in our hearts xxx
    He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog.
    You are his life, his love, his leader.
    He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart.
    You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.
  • caldervalley
    caldervalley Posts: 10 Forumite
    Thank you all for your suggestions, my vet has sent us to this specialist, which is expensive, so I don't think that shopping around is an option for us. Your messages and suggestions are a big help, thank you.
  • virgin_moneysaver
    virgin_moneysaver Posts: 1,286 Forumite
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    a lady I knew was in a similar predicament, not on benefits but a low income with no excess funds to spare - her friend was on benefits, so the friend took the dog to the PDSA, saying it was her dog & got the op done for free - its a thought
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