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If you know where to look, there is free* money for your pets surgery! Each of the organizations below has their own standards for granting funds. Copy this and put it in your dog’s or cat’s file. You will also find information on non-surgical options if appropriate to your case. Check your pet insurance policy if you have one–there are needs not covered.
In my other life as a board member at Lake Shore Animal Shelter, I’ve come across many surrendered dogs needing expensive surgery. Last year, dogs came in with all manner of woes, many of which could have been avoided if treated early. People simply could not afford to take their dog or cat to a vet for regular check-ups. Please pass this on to your friends–every little bit of information helps stem the tide of pets in need of re-homing.
1, Care Credit
3. IMOM
5. The Pet Fund
I just found out my best friend and companion Sage has bone cancer in her front left leg, her lungs and blood work are clear, so amputaion and chemo are a good path for us to take. I live off of Social Security Disability, the surgery and all treatments will cost 2400.00 i have been able to come up with 800.00, I have been denied by Care credit, citi, and my bank, does anyone have a suggestion which avenue I can look into? Bless you all
After contacting all organizations on the above list, asking if they cannot help to please provide other sources, you can also try fundable.com, and place an ad in craigslist. Call your local shelters and ask if they could help you find funding or a Vet specialist that would take payments.
did you come up with anything? my dog has a rupture knee, I also am on disability and did to raise another $700 for surgery. I pray you and your dog are doing well. If anything came about please let me know
Try http://www.chipin.com and post to all your friends and family via emails, facebook, myspace.
Those websites are all great advice but the funding is almost obsolete. IMOM is only taking applications for dogs who may die in the next ten days. This is not a spam or any attempt to insult your post…but here is a copy of my page. Best of Luck
Bella & Chiquita's Mom
http://bringbellahome.chipin.com/bellas-neck-surg…
PLEASE HELP MY DOG NEEDS SURGERY AND BOTH MY WIFE AND I ARE SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY VERY LIMITED INCOME.WE LIVE DAY BY DAY
If you have tried all of the above suggestions, try looking for a Vet school in your area. If you have not, get a friend, neighbor, or family members to contact all the places listed in the article and in the comments. Best of luck to you….if no one will help you, call your local church and see what they can do.
Two years ago I rescued a dog for my granddaughter from the Carson pound only to find out he was going he was going to be much larger than we wanted and had sore hips. There was something in his eyes said we should keep him anyway and we did. He has been a great gift to us. He is well behaved, fun, loves kids and is also a good watch dog, the people down the street do drugs and some how the dog knows and shows teeth when they come around we feel so blessed to have him. Our hound from the pound has hip dysplasia. The vet said he would be cripple before long, he is only 2yrs. old. If anyone knows of a vet that would help us we would be ever so grateful. I could do payments. No madder what happens we will keep our hound from the pound and care for him. Is there anyone who can help. Doreen
Doreen,
there is an organization called http://www.forpawshospice.org/help-a-pet, my pet is Buddy. I know this organization has hind wheels for dogs if they are a candidate. My dog wasn’t so were still trying to raise money for his surgery. Good luck to you and God Bless, Patti
I have a small dog, only eight yr. old and she has cateracs, now in both eyes.
I am on fixed income and cannot afford to help her and I most deffinatly do NOT want to put her down.
I live in Miami Florida and understand there are places that will help me but I have not been able to plug into any help. Can someone help me with information
Thank you
QUINTON MY GERMAN SHEPERD IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD AND HE NEEDS KNEE SURGERY, i CAN'T AFFORD $5000.00- HE IS IN SO MUCH PAIN- HE IS SO PLAYFUL IT'S HARD TO KEEP HIM STILL, GERMAN SHEPERD RESCUE HASN'T RESPONDED-I WULD TAKE A LOAN , BUT I CAN'T GET ONE. PLEASE HELP- WHAT CAN I GIVE HIM TO MINIMIZE THE PAIN? PLEASE
Ask any vet what to do about the pain. IMOM will help you raise funds. You will have to document the cost, and the price you mentioned sounds outrageously high by thousands. It also does not sound like you have used the resources in the article, so that would be my suggestion. Ask all the shelters if they can suggest a vet who is an expert in that field and who discounts, not just the rescue. I would contact IMOM immediately and then follow up with shelters for vets who will give you
There are vets out there that will work with you, I'm try ing to raise money for my dogs surgery who has a rupture knee among other things. But a vet has him on tramadol, dermaxx, and then him glucosamine. Call your local town newspaper and see if they can help, put an ad on craigslist, call all organizations, there are some good people out there just hard to find. Good Luck and God Bless
Hello. I am trying to get some funding for my dog. I have a Shar Pei that has a massive tumor on her hind leg. The tumor drags the ground and often has an abrasion from it draging. It has been hard being laid off and wanting to keep her. I do not want to give her up. Would rather try to help her. If you have any infomation please, let me know? Thanks!
There's lot of information in the article, please read and apply.
i live in twentynine palms i work on the base here but i dont make enough money for my dog to surgery . i took my dog her name is dimond she has atorn ligament in her right hine leg and the vet said it is going to cost 3,000 i tried the care credit and others but i was denied i dont have good credit . so please is there any one out there that can help me if anyone has any information please ,let me know ? thanks
Hello,my name is Carolyn and I am asking for some one to help with the payment for surgery for my cat Colors. She is eight years of age and multi-colored. We all love her she is part of the family.
We just took her to the vet for the very first time because I noticed she had a discharge and I was told she has pyometra, which is pus in the uterus. The only cure is to get her surgery and the surgery cost $800.00. If she does not get the surgery soon she can die. I dnot have the full amount so I am not asking for the full amount just half so can some please help me as soon as possible.
Thank You Carolyn Color voice
Try http://www.chipin.com and see how that works for you.
I have a 13 year old toy poodle. Her name is Jennifer and she has a breast tumor. However, I cannot afford the surgery and I fear that it may be her only hope. Care Credit is not an option because I won't be approved because of my credit history. Please help us. Is there anything any shelter or vet may do to offer free lifesaving surgery for her.
My little Rufus has a breathing problem caused by his vocal chords. They do not open and close properly and are thickened. This causes him to lose his breath and he has actually passd out 4 times because of this. He will get progressively worse if it is not treated. Aside from this problem he is a very happy and completely healthy dog…he is a 3 year old puggle and loves to cuddle, loves children, loves people and is sooo sweet..The summer is here in NYC and the heat makes it so bad for him to breathe. We cannot afford the surgery which will cost $4,000.00 + . I have been denied care credit and simply do not know what to do. The thought of having to put him down …. We rescued Rufus from being placed in the pound by his previous owner who found "the appartement of her dreams" after having Rufus for 2 1/2 years. The apt complex would not allow dogs and she was going to give this loveable sweet dog up to the pound. We stepped in and soon found out about his physical illness. can anyone help or point us in the right direction????? please? my name is Marc and you can reach me at marcbars@gmail.com THANK YOU
HI , I HAVE A 2 1/5 YEARS OLD POODLE MIX AND HE STARTED HAVING SEIZURES, HE IS THE BEST DOG I’VE EVER HAD, HE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A SHUNT, LIVER PROBLEM, HE NEEDS SURGERY BUT IT COSTS $6,500. I ALREADY SPENT ALOT AND APPLIED FOR CARE CREDIT BUT HAVE NO MORE CREDIT AVAILABLE. I AM VERY DESPERATE BECAUSE I KNOW I CAN SAVE HIM WITH A SURGERY. IF YOU KNOW OF A VET THAT CAN HELP HIM IN THE LAS VEGAS AREA OR AN ORGANIZATION THAT CAN HELP HIM PLEASE CONTACT ME AT lares_maria@hotmail.com I WILL REALLY APPRECIATED IT SO MUCH………..THE ONLY WAY HE WILL SURVIVE IS IF HE GETS THE SURGERY DONE THE SOONEST POSSIBLE, HE IS UNDER MEDICATION AND SPECIAL DIET , BUT IT MAY NOT EVEN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
I suggest to you – and to anyone contributing to someone's cause – that a bonafide vet clinic collect donations which will be returned if the surgery is not performed.
Most people will not respond to your request because it is not specific enough and it doesn't seem as if you have done anything yourself to contact vets in your area (like listing those who can't help) or any grants you may have applied for since your dog ws diagnosed.
Have you tried the "chip-in" site, for instance? Read the post. Do what you can for yourself and be above suspicion by giving people the ability to feel safe that their donation is going to the cause they think it is. Good luck.
I am researching online for someone who might have name of vet who might do reduced fees for our puppy's surgery. I just got a Yorkie as a 50th birthday gift just 5 weeks ago and he got injured while playing with my teen son. We have already got $315 in and not treatment at all. Vet is asking $1500 plus for surgery on his little "elbow" joint. I have been sick for 8 years and disabled status…my husband's income is our only wage. He made a good watge but work has been cutting hours and now will be to %75 hours…we have 3 kids of 6 still at home. Our puppy is not in much pain but I cant stand to see him like this and possible outcome of amputation in future (as per ortheopedic vet today). How are people supposed to pay these outrageous costs? we would never foresee this happening and never considered pet insurance. We have an older dog I worried about her time coming up and as an often bed/house ridden person, could not imagine my life without a dog. Now I feel so bad for wanting one so badly and we cant possibly pay this. Any vets out there who would reduce fees or how do we help this little guy?
I have a puppy named Chester who is not even two years old. He is the best dog I have ever known in my life. He cannot sleep unless youre holding him and is just so sweet. We rescued him from a kill shelter, and now he had been diagnosed with leukemia. My parents cannot afford the surgery and we are already having a lot of financial problems. We just found out today, and have not even recieved a rough amount of how much everything would cost, but we are certain it will be a lot as he needs a lot more tests, has no white blood cells and need a bone marrow transplant. We have had many dogs before who got sick but were put down since they all lived long, full, happy lives. He has not even lived for two years, and its just not fair that he might not get the chance to have the long life he deserves. I have never done anything like this before and dont know any of the options available. Please let me know ways to raise money or charities we can contact. Thank you.
This is plea for help to an angel that loves pets as much as our family does ,
My name is Luis and im speaking on behalf of a family of 8. unfortunately we are a low income family going through a very ruff time do to lay offs and the situation with th economy but we happen to love the house pet (Curly) full bread toy poodle that 2 hours ago got attacked by 2 street dogs and is in need of urgent care we cannot afford … our children are devestated…. please help us!
Please some one help I took this small puppy from a cruel lady who had no intentions of doing right by him.
I knew when i got him that it would be a chance he would require surgery on his paw it is crooked and it can be fixed im only a kid theres only so much I can do. I live in indiana if there is anyone out there who can help me help him i would be thankful i love my puppy he means everything to me
I have a daschand that has a herinated disc , he temporary can;t used this hine legs. The operation will cost about 4000. We don;t have that much money on hand , I can;t get a credit limit for that amount . I live in kenner Louisiana. Can anyone give me any suggestion on who could help pay for the surgery .
My terrier was attacked 9/11/2011 by Stray Dogs and bitten very bad and suffered 4 severe puncture and deep laceration wounds he also has a broken leg (right tibia) and is in chronic need of surgery. He has been bleeding periodically for the past week and is still fighting off the infections. I have taken him into the Houston Humane Society for exams and he can be fixed for 500 which included his leg and wound surgery. Please if there is away you can assist me in helping my dog it will be greatly appreciated he is a member of my family and we wish to not put him down. Thank you and God Bless.
I need to raise $780 for my dog's surgery. Pip is a Rotwieler and he has a malignant tumor in his mouth that needs to be removed as soon as possible. Please let me know if you can help. We love Pip and could not bear to lose him. I was not able to qualify for Care Credit. I am currently unemployed but out there every day searching for work.
A school Therapy dog is in need of surgery. I am a preschool teacher in illinois and have a three year old chessie who tore his acl while jumping. It will cost about 3500 dollars to have surgery. My husband and I both have goood jobs but have been recovering from a finnancil hardship after him being off work for several months and at the same time owning his own business. The giving up business and getting a job that barely paid his bills. With a few more complications we have come accross. We are finnally getting back on our feet and now this happened to our Therapy dog. I have applied to credit care before when my last therapy dog of 7 years came down with cancer. I had to settle that through a debt relief program that I am still paying on. So am not elgible for that. My boy is a very loving dog and is in contact with 100 preschoolers a day who are considered at-risk. Does anyone know of funding that is available to help with the cost of the surgery.
my dog devin is in need of ear surgery.he has a bad ear infection.without the surgery he only has a year to live,I'm a disabled veteran and live on a fixed income and cant afford the surgery he needs. the surgery is going to cost $2000.00 and Ive tried everything to come up with the money 4 him but no luck.Devin is a loveable,caring,compassionate,friendly dog. I dont want 2 loose him.Please help.
I have an 18 month old newfoundland puppy that has been diagnosed with critical hip dysplasia. I took him to NC State for evaluation-and it was bilateral hip replacement. The cost is 10K. The breeder showed NO interest in the dog as his 1 yr "guarantee", had expired. Does anyone have any advice. My dog is growing weaker and I am trying to raise funds, cut back his activity and have him lose a few pounds.
Many thanks…………………..he is a wonderful gentle giant. Any advice would be appreciated.