Surgery Grants/Financial Aid

truthfully, 2,000 does not seem that high, would be about that cost here.
Suzi's pacemaker was 4,600. which is standard range for my area.
is the vet willing to take time payments ?
doing a facebook and have so people can donate to the vet's office is a very good idea
 
There are organizations out there to help with the cost. I'm sorry I don't have more information for you, but google it . I k ow there is one from a vet. Hospital here which is private, but there are others. Of course it depends on your income etc good luck and sending lots of good things for you and your pup.
 
Have you looked into vet schools? They don't often have lower rates, but depending on the service, you might get lucky. The cat rescue I've worked with has had several special-needs cats get procedures at our state's vet school, for a reduced cost. The cost difference was due to the fact that the procedures were not commonly performed and considered good training opportunities. It was about 15% less than the average of the local vets.

If the vet doing the surgery is a specialist, see how much of the pre- and post-op care and testing can be done at your regular vet, which generally will be less expensive.
 
I am sorry but I don't have any other suggestions other than what was already said. I know when Hollie dislocated her shoulder we ended up paying about 4K when all was said and done. That included surgery, weekly visits and anesthesia for cast changes and x-rays, as well as all blood work and medications. That doesn't include all the travel and days missed from work. The hospital was an hour away. That was probably atleast 10 years ago. We ended up taking out a home equity loan to pay for it. I think that the hospital we had to take her to had payment options.

I like the facebook suggestion.
 
it all boils down to usually during every pet ownership, there incurs a major financial event...Its just part of owning an animal..Some times they turn out cheap, others are pocket busters!

Most people would have a stroke with what we breeders spend on our vet care...I think I brought my vet a new US machine this year..I told him I wanted my name engraved on the side:lol:
 
Please, let us know if you make the facebook and/or chip in and I'll donate some money to you and your pup...

I am fortunate enough to have a rather large savings account for dog emergencies so I don't have to worry as much about these things and have no problem helping others out since it hasn't always been that way... I set money back each month and haven't been to the vet with my boy in four years so that helps...I bet you could get another people who feel the same way as chipping in $20 or so isn't too taxing on most people...
 
was this the same dog you posted about in 2010 with the broken hip????

Nov 23, 2010, 03:29 PM


Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Syracuse
Posts: 34



Pet insurance hadn't even crossed my mind... That is, until my dog ended up breaking his hip and the surgery was going to cost $2,500. Now, I'll never go without it again.
 
Yes, it is the same dog. His hip healed, but not properly. We have been helpless as to what to do because we didn't have the money for surgery (that hasn't changed). He has managed just fine, doing normal, everyday dog things until recently when he stopped using that back leg altogether. My husband started talking about having him put down because he hates seeing him in so much pain. This upset us both greatly (esp. since he's only 4), so I launched out on a mission to find some aid to get Miles the surgery he needs. There are non-profits out there who offer aid, and I am currently in the "interview" process with one. Keeping my fingers crossed! If I had known that such organizations exist, I would have applied a long, long, time ago. I'll keep everyone posted as to what comes of this... Thank you for all your kind words and suggestions!
 
I'm so sorry to hear you are facing this crisis in Myles' care. Here in Canada it would be more than this vet is asking for plus all the therapy that comes after. I hope you can find assistance of some kind but I understand that you are doing what you can. I'll certainly be keeping my fingers crossed for you.
 
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