help for dog

countrymusicfan

Friend of mine is on benefits because she looks after her husband who has epilepsy. They have a wonderful dog who is not covered by the PDSA because they can not afford to get him booster shots, cost £50 a year, and the PDSA won't cover a dog who doesn't have the shots. Nor do they cover the shot. He has an abcess ( don't know if that is spelt right) and the vet says it will cost £400 to treat. They don't have it and want to borrow from Provident. This will cost about £600. Is that all they can do? Is there a cheaper way to borrow the money? What can they do? Please help ASAP

booter

As far as I'm aware (I am a current PDSA "customer") they will treat dogs regardless of whether they've had their jabs.
"PDSA exists to care for the pets of people in need. We provide veterinary services to their sick and injured animals and promote responsible pet ownership"
In addition, they will do provide innoculation for a fee - either boosters or full set of jabs - and they're usually a little less expensive than most vets.

http://www.pdsa.org.uk/pdsa-vet-care/eligibility

docmatt

Even if they don't have a pot to pee in but i'm sure they could have found the £50 (£1 per day) to keep the dog healthy by having it's boosters.

By not paying the £50 they now face a larger bill.

I bet they've got Sky TV

phill99

docmatt wrote: »

Even if they don't have a pot to pee in but i'm sure they could have found the £50 (£1 per day) to keep the dog healthy by having it's boosters.

By not paying the £50 they now face a larger bill.

I bet they've got Sky TV

Don't be a w"nker all of your life.

Dippypud

If they're on qualifiing benefits the PDSA will treat the dog.

ormus

the local rspca here, treats dogs/pets from low income familes, for just a donation.

docmatt

feeling_a_bit_sensitive wrote: »

Don't be a w"nker all of your life.

Only since about the age of 13

Nile

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countrymusicfan

docmatt wrote: »

Even if they don't have a pot to pee in but i'm sure they could have found the £50 (£1 per day) to keep the dog healthy by having it's boosters.

By not paying the £50 they now face a larger bill.

I bet they've got Sky TV

No, these people are in a rented house and live very cheaply and are trying to manage their bills. They are not extravagant.

olias

docmatt wrote: »

Even if they don't have a pot to pee in but i'm sure they could have found the £50 (£1 per day) to keep the dog healthy by having it's boosters.

By not paying the £50 they now face a larger bill.

I bet they've got Sky TV

I'm afraid I agree. Myself and my wife are on benefits - she is disabled and I care for her, so I imagine that we are on similar incomes to the OPs friend. All our pets are insured. I believe as it was our descision to have them, then it is our responsibility to pay for them. I believe that animal charities should be for the extreme and unforseen occurences, not just a routine cash cow for those on low incomes or benefits.

countrymusicfan wrote: »

No, these people are in a rented house and live very cheaply and are trying to manage their bills. They are not extravagant.

I'm sure that is the case, but they are surely aware that a dog costs a certain amount for routine costs plus a contingent for unforseen emergencies and they should have budgeted for this at the very least for the boosters. I hope your friend manages to get his dog sorted, and hope that once this episode is behind him, he sets up some sort of budget to ensure he has the funds when needed to pay for his dogs upkeep.

Olias

undaunted

As has been said your beliefs of the PDSA don't seem correct. In this area it's common for them to treat unvacinated dogs.

If you have a Blue Cross hospital in your area they may also help, or has already been said some RSPCA can help.

There is also a small charity called Tailwaggers Trust who may be able to help if your friends apply to them http://www.tailwaggersclubtrust.com/

Lastly, I was under the impression this board existed to help people (save money) and not to sit in judgement upon them?