Help! My dog is in a bad way and faced with big bill!

*Robin*

Fiona I have pm'd you.

pulliptears

Seanymph wrote: »

If you can't afford a dog you shouldn't have one.

What a remarkably stupid statement that is. Do you not consider those who have worked all their lives and suddenly found themselves made redundant with an old, uninsurable dog who suddenly becomes sick? What would you suggest then exactly?

In your perfect world then people wouldn't be made redundant then, dear 85 year old Ethel who's had her Yorkie for years when it's suddenly hit by a car and she can't afford the money for surgery. What about the man who's worked all his life then has a stroke and his wife has to give up work to care for him. Should they not have animals do you think?

Unfortunately people and lives come in all shapes and sizes and that very blinkered view certainly doesn't fit all.

smileypigface

This Charity is possibly worth contacting

http://www.tailwaggersclubtrust.com/

I looked them up on the Charity Commission website and it appears that they have an earmarked fund each year which is used to help pet owners in crisis. They also appear to offer other types of assistance and support.

Best wishes to the OP's dog xx

Fire_Fox

pulliptears wrote: »

What a remarkably stupid statement that is. Do you not consider those who have worked all their lives and suddenly found themselves made redundant with an old, uninsurable dog who suddenly becomes sick? What would you suggest then exactly?

In your perfect world then people wouldn't be made redundant then, dear 85 year old Ethel who's had her Yorkie for years when it's suddenly hit by a car and she can't afford the money for surgery. What about the man who's worked all his life then has a stroke and his wife has to give up work to care for him. Should they not have animals do you think?

Unfortunately people and lives come in all shapes and sizes and that very blinkered view certainly doesn't fit all.

People plan ahead, they plan for the unexpected, insure their pets or are sure to have thousands in ready cash. Surely everyone knows someone who got made redundant, fell ill or got injured and could not work, partner left them and left them very tight for money? There are plenty on a low income who see pet insurance as important as the council tax or food.

Part of the reason the nation is in the financial mess it's in is not saving or insuring for a rainy day. It's frightening how many people don't have three months mortgage payments set aside, many homeowners never did have. Certainly there are people who cannot afford their mortgage or vet care because they have been on a low income for years through no fault of their own, but if you run out of cash within weeks you were obviously not prepared for the commitment in the first place.

Person_one

So there's your advice OP, somehow go back in time and either insure or save up before this happened.

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Lexxi

pulliptears wrote: »

What a remarkably stupid statement that is. Do you not consider those who have worked all their lives and suddenly found themselves made redundant with an old, uninsurable dog who suddenly becomes sick? What would you suggest then exactly?

In your perfect world then people wouldn't be made redundant then, dear 85 year old Ethel who's had her Yorkie for years when it's suddenly hit by a car and she can't afford the money for surgery. What about the man who's worked all his life then has a stroke and his wife has to give up work to care for him. Should they not have animals do you think?

Unfortunately people and lives come in all shapes and sizes and that very blinkered view certainly doesn't fit all.

And further to your point the people you used in your examples would more than likely benefit in having pets due to the companionship and proved therapy they offer.

OP I'm so sorry for your situation, I hope things pick up, it might be an idea to work out what you can afford to pay the vet and offer it that way rather than asking if they accept payment plans? My nans dog got arthiritis at a very early age and had to have a lot of treatment which was costly, you don't tend to expect it in younger dogs.

lolavix

Fire_Fox wrote: »

People plan ahead, they plan for the unexpected, insure their pets or are sure to have thousands in ready cash. Surely everyone knows someone who got made redundant, fell ill or got injured and could not work, partner left them and left them very tight for money? There are plenty on a low income who see pet insurance as important as the council tax or food.

Part of the reason the nation is in the financial mess it's in is not saving or insuring for a rainy day. It's frightening how many people don't have three months mortgage payments set aside, many homeowners never did have. Certainly there are people who cannot afford their mortgage or vet care because they have been on a low income for years through no fault of their own, but if you run out of cash within weeks you were obviously not prepared for the commitment in the first place.

Because life is really so simple....we took our dog on after she was tied up in a park for 2 weeks, knowing that we could give her a better lief...that doesn't mean we could afford a huge vet bill -I'd be on the phone begging for money! And there is no point insuring her as we have no proof of her history .

We also have nowhere near 3 months mortgage payments in savings, and I doubt we ever will have, but I doubt very much we are alone.

pulliptears

Fire_Fox wrote: »

People plan ahead, they plan for the unexpected, insure their pets or are sure to have thousands in ready cash. Surely everyone knows someone who got made redundant, fell ill or got injured and could not work, partner left them and left them very tight for money? There are plenty on a low income who see pet insurance as important as the council tax or food.

Part of the reason the nation is in the financial mess it's in is not saving or insuring for a rainy day. It's frightening how many people don't have three months mortgage payments set aside, many homeowners never did have. Certainly there are people who cannot afford their mortgage or vet care because they have been on a low income for years through no fault of their own, but if you run out of cash within weeks you were obviously not prepared for the commitment in the first place.

Meanwhile, back in the real world.......

VitaK

lolavix wrote: »

Because life is really so simple....we took our dog on after she was tied up in a park for 2 weeks, knowing that we could give her a better lief...that doesn't mean we could afford a huge vet bill -I'd be on the phone begging for money! And there is no point insuring her as we have no proof of her history .

We also have nowhere near 3 months mortgage payments in savings, and I doubt we ever will have, but I doubt very much we are alone.

Two weeks? Why did you not contact the dog warden or some other rescue service earliers.

I might be reading this wrong. But are you saying you cant insure or take the dog to a vet incase it is microchiped or wanted somewhere.

lolavix

VitaK wrote: »

Two weeks? Why did you not contact the dog warden or some other rescue service earliers.

I might be reading this wrong. But are you saying you cant insure or take the dog to a vet incase it is microchiped or wanted somewhere.

Yes you're reading it completely wrong! Why on earth would I leave her there for 2 weeks then take her in? She had been tied up to 'toughen her up' so she could be used to fight, a kid who had seen her took her to a friend who contacted the dog warden. The owners didn't want her so she was going to be put down.

Where did I say anything about not taking her to a vet or insuring her because of a chip? She has been to the vet plenty of times! And i said there was no point insuring her as we cont know her history (knowing what insurance companies are like for paying out)Please read post properly, I have no idea how you've come to those conclusions from what I posted.