Desperate. No Money. Big Problems.

teddysmum

John_In_Lincs wrote: »

There is a vets a few miles away which I think have a PDSA service. I'm sure it's just for one dog though. I have two.

This hasn't come up in discussion lately, so things may have changed, but I understand that they will treat up to two pets of which no more than one should be a known breed. (I think they used the word 'pedigree' but someone with greyhounds, who don't have 'papers', was told that both dogs no longer qualified, as they are a known breed.


The idea was to discourage people who may use their dogs for breeding, but we thought it would be kinder if they allowed two dogs of known breed, provided that they were neutered (which covers most rescues).


You can register pets online, at their suggestion (ie before they become ill) and need to take along proof of qualifying benefits, when going to the clinic.

w06

slight aside but yeah greyhounds where they've been track dogs or bred as such don't usually have pedigree papers like other breeds (Kennel club). Even ear tattoos couldn't be used for that, because bred for but not raced dogs might not have them.

One of mine has a pedigree as long as your arm showing his 'prestigious' racing heritage, findable if you know his track name or look at his tatoos, but wouldn't be considered a pedigree by most non-greyhound official means. (and much prefers his sofa to running unless it's on the beach).

w06

On that note, John, I was in your position, erm a decade ago. Not able to work in the profession I trained for, off sick for 3 years, house that I could neither renovate or, I thought, sell, no family, and most critically a very sick young dog and an elderly dog.

That was when I first posted on here in desperation too (No idea what my username was sorry). The advice I was given was sound, but it took another year until I could see it. By which time I'd taken a different approach and the two together got me out of that pit of no money, no security, responsibility for my dogs but that not counting in any calculation.

A decade later I'm not affluent by any means, but have a new career and we have a safe but different roof over our heads, actually in a much nicer place. And that very sick young dog, he's an 11 year old lazy toad who along with his brother keeps me sane with his daft antics.

There is light at the end of the tunnel John, one way or another you'll be able to get through this.

John_In_Lincs

Oh my word, I've just seen there is a page 2 of replies! Thank you all so much.

w06 - I am looking into the dog walking. I guess I would ultimately need to have insurance to do such a thing, but it's time to start seeing what is involved. I think I could do this. If I can handle the two giants I've got, I think I might be able to handle just about anything!

John_In_Lincs

Thank you teddysmum.

Need to put this into practice this week. My dogs are known breeds, so I'll have to report back on how this goes.

John_In_Lincs

Thank you w06. (Just catching up post by post.)

Sorry to hear about your circumstances, but great that everything got sorted.

I am not usually someone who sits down and collapses in a heap. Something similar happened a few years ago., My first wife left me and I practically jumped for joy! That marriage had been over for a while anyway, but I found it difficult to deal with the loneliness at the time.

This situation was not wanted at all. My marriage was great and I really didn't see this coming. Nobody did - none of my friends, etc. I am still in shock and it has really got me down. I just hate getting out of bed in the morning. I don't see any future, only worse things ahead. I have to try to snap out of it, but I am finding it so hard.

I need to find this tunnel!

vodkawitch1

Have you applied for DLA - you maybe entitled to it if your depression is having .
a serious impact on your life. You might as well try

elsien

If you're going to look at DLA you'll need evidence, which is another reason to get support from your GP.

Alice_Holt

vodkawitch1 wrote: »

Have you applied for DLA - you maybe entitled to it if your depression is having .
a serious impact on your life. You might as well try

DLA has been replaced by PIP for working age claimants.

Here are details on PIP:
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/before-claiming/check-you-are-eligible/
https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/personal-independence-payment-pip/pip-self-test

sheramber

I you own vet operates a PDSA Pet Service it is only one dog and you must be registered for 6 months before claiming.

You will be eligible to use this service if you are in receipt of one or more of the following benefits:

Housing Benefit (means-tested help with your rent)
Council Tax Support/Reduction Scheme (means-tested help with your Council Tax liability)
Universal Credit with a housing element


They do not cover routine treatment