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NEED HELP PAYING VET BILLS?????
Feb 12, 2007





Need help Paying VET bills??

[QUOTE]'willingwin wrote:
This was posted in a vet group I'm in and I wanted to make the information available to others.

Whenever you think your pet needs to see the vet but you think you can't afford to go, please take note of two things.

1. Part of the deal with pet ownership is providing medical care. Failing to provide it may actually constitute animal cruelty.
2. Instead of asking for medical advice on myspace, call your vet. It costs nothing to make a phone call. If it's after hours, call an emergency vet. Vets can help you figure out if your pet's problem is an emergency or not and if there is anything you can do at home to help your pet. Myspace people generally are not qualified to give you this kind of information.

With that in mind, here are some groups that can help you afford the vet bills:

American Animal Hospital Association
http://www.aahahelpingpets.org/home/
"Through the AAHA Helping Pets Fund, veterinary care is possible for sick or injured pets even if they have been abandoned or if their owner is experiencing financial hardship."

Angels 4 Animals
www.Angels4Animals.org
"Our services range from financial aid to complete treatment
to those pets and pet owners in need."

Care Credit
www.carecredit.com
A credit card company for health care, including veterinary care.
"With a comprehensive range of plan options, for
treatment or procedure fees from $1 to over $25,000, we offer a plan
and a low monthly payment to fit comfortably into almost every
budget."

Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance (FVEAP)
http://www.fveap.org/sys-tmpl/door/
"Seniors, People with disabilities, People who
have lost their job, Good Samaritans who rescue a cat or kitten - any of these folks may need financial assistance to save a beloved companion."

The Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program is a nonprofit 501
(c)(3) organization that provides financial assistance to cat and
kitten guardians who are unable to afford veterinary services to save
their companions when life-threatening illness or injury strikes.

God's Creatures Ministry
http://www.all-creatures.org/gcm/help-cf.html
"This fund helps pay for veterinarian bills for those who need help."

Help-A-Pet
http://www.help-a-pet.org/home.html
"Our efforts focus on serving the elderly, the disabled, and the
working poor."

IMOM
http://www.imom.org
"We are dedicated to insure that no
companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker
is financially challenged."

The Pet Fund
http://thepetfund.com/
"The Pet Fund is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit association that
provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need
urgent veterinary care."

United Animal Nations
http://www.uan.org/lifeline/index.html
"The mission of LifeLine is to help homeless or recently rescued
animals suffering from life-threatening conditions that require
specific and immediate emergency veterinary care. We strive to serve
Good Samaritans and rescue groups who take in sick or injured
animals. In certain cases, LifeLine can also assist senior citizens
and low-income families pay for immediate emergency veterinary care."

UK Assistance with Veterinary Bills
http://www.petloversonline.co.uk/financial.htm
"Most of us can cope with the financial commitment involved in the
day to day care of our pets. However, how many of us come out in a
cold sweat when our pet is ill or injured and we know we have to take
it to the vet? Most of us are fortunate enough to be able to afford
it but, some of us who love our animals dearly cannot. Unfortunately
we do not have a PDSA or a RSPCA Centre within our area, but there
are a few charities who may be able to help."

Other Groups Who are Breed or Injury Specific:

Corgi Aid
http://www.corgiaid.org/

Dachshunds Needing IVDD surgery
http://members.rushmore.com/~dds/applyforhelp.htm

www.doberman911.org
It's for special needs and senior dobermans who need medical help.You can donate to help them, or have them put your dobie up there if you need help too!!

HandicappedPets.com
http://www.handicappedpets.com/Articles/help/
"From time to time, HandicappedPets.com recognizes a caretaker of
handicapped pets that need some special attention, and a little extra
help. There are those who are so selflessly dedicated to their animal
families that they give up a little more than they can afford."

Labrador Lifeline
http://www.labradorlifeline.org/success/2005-abbey.htm

LabMed: Rx For Rescued Labs
http://www.labmed.org/aid_main.html[/QUOTE]
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Jeanne A. (30) 		Tuesday February 13, 2007, 11:33 am
Lisa, this is wonderful information ! It should be posted at adoption centers. Whenever, I feel down,I remind myself that I am truly Blessed....I have a whole house full of healthy animals. Of course, I'm not so healthy, but, I'm here for them !!

Marcia Bruce (0) 		Monday October 15, 2007, 11:51 am
I have a Boston Terrier that's 3 years old and he was born deaf. He started having seizures in April and so far we haven't been able to stop them. He has 4-10 a day every 3 weeks until they put him out to almost unconscious to stop the cycle. I'm a single Mom with 2 kids and can't afford the CFS spinal tap or the CT scan that the vet recommends. I've been paying $300-$600 every 3 weeks for my dog's care and I'm out of money and resources to pay the next cycle of seizures. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, I don't want to have to put him to sleep. Thanks!

Bob Gonciarz (0) 		Sunday November 18, 2007, 12:47 pm
I am 27 years old and own 2 pittbulls. they are very sweet unlike what you hear about in the media. the one which is the smaller one is approx 2 yrs old and brindle in color. she was rescued from a shelter before she was uethenized. the other is a hurricane katrina rescue who was later given up by the people who adopted her. the one who is smaller the brindle one is in need of eye surgery. she has inverted eye lids and thanks to a friend of mine they live in a 20ft.x 40ft. kennel on her property as she owns a dog rescue. I am a disabled person who isnt given the chance to work and im in need of help. i sleep on my parents living room floor as they will not help me out getting help for the animals or a place to live. if there is anyone out there whome would be willing to help a person such as myself please HELP!!! you can contact me either by phone of 224-612-1745 or email me at carcrzy460@aol.com im located in florida and im very thankful for your help of any kind. thank you

Angelica Luick (0) 		Monday December 17, 2007, 9:23 pm
i need help!!! my dog is very very strong and has ran away(english chocolate lab). we had a run in our yard with thick cable and he snapped it. we searched for 2 weeks and when my fiance' got up to go to work he waslked outside and seen bear laying on the ground. bear is severally injured. we are assuming he has been hit by a car and in result he has a fractured hip, a dislocated hip and a cracked spine. we paid 700 dollars so far and we need another 2800 dollars to pay for the surgery and with chrsitmas here i just dont have it. bear made it through the surgery great but he had to have his tail cut off due to the spine injury. if there is any help or advice out there please help us. he is my 2 year old sons dog and he is so upaet that mommy and daddy cant bring bear home because we just dont have the money. we tried that carecredit care but we got denied. thank you for the help if there is any out there it is greatly appreciated!!!!

Ellen Nicholas (0) 		Monday April 21, 2008, 9:44 am
I NEED YOUR HELP PLEASE, I LIVE ON SS#. 800.00 A MONTH, MY LITTLE GIRL NEEDS AN ULTRA SOUND , THE
NEGINING OF MAY, THANK YOU
ELLEN NICHOLAS

Karen Boudreau (0) 		Tuesday June 24, 2008, 9:15 am
Hi Lisa,
Funny, I just read "Cat's Eyewitness" which takes
place in Afton, Virginia. Thank you for posting this most valuable info. At 57, I have found myself on workman's comp for the last 4 years. Until they cut my funding, end of case shut-down to force settlement, we were fine. This still didn't stop me from rescuing a 1yr old white german shepherd, who was to be put down because of a leg injury, the same day he was surrendered to the pound. I received Rama from the woman lifted himoff the gate he had his foot stuck in, and who bailed him from the pound, but had no place for him. I was much relived when I found your post. Thank you, Karen in El Segundo, Ca

Jenene S. (0) 		Wednesday July 30, 2008, 6:48 pm
please help my dog has a hurt rear leg an i can't afford to pay for the surgery. i can't stand to see her in pain i love her so much!!!! please!!!!!!!! ---can you help her? i need assistance to pay for the surgery jenlousny@hotmail.com

Debbie B. (0) 		Wednesday September 10, 2008, 2:27 pm
Our little girt fell off a chair and needs leg surgery for a broken leg. The cost could be from $2500 to $5000. My husband is crippled and on Social Security. Please get in touch ASAP. She's in a splint now, but it's not healing. Thanks Debbie

Debbie B. (0) 		Wednesday September 10, 2008, 2:27 pm
Our little girt fell off a chair and needs leg surgery for a broken leg. The cost could be from $2500 to $5000. My husband is crippled and on Social Security. Please get in touch ASAP. She's in a splint now, but it's not healing. Thanks Debbie

Debbie B. (0) 		Wednesday September 10, 2008, 2:27 pm
Our little girt fell off a chair and needs leg surgery for a broken leg. The cost could be from $2500 to $5000. My husband is crippled and on Social Security. Please get in touch ASAP. She's in a splint now, but it's not healing. Thanks Debbie

Debbie B. (0) 		Wednesday September 10, 2008, 2:27 pm
Our little girt fell off a chair and needs leg surgery for a broken leg. The cost could be from $2500 to $5000. My husband is crippled and on Social Security. Please get in touch ASAP. She's in a splint now, but it's not healing. Thanks Debbie

Debbie B. (0) 		Wednesday September 10, 2008, 2:30 pm
Our little girt fell off a chair and needs leg surgery for a broken leg. The cost could be from $2500 to $5000. My husband is crippled and on Social Security. Please get in touch ASAP. She's in a splint now, but it's not healing. Thanks Debbie

Debbie B. (0) 		Wednesday September 10, 2008, 2:30 pm
Our little girt fell off a chair and needs leg surgery for a broken leg. The cost could be from $2500 to $5000. My husband is crippled and on Social Security. Please get in touch ASAP. She's in a splint now, but it's not healing. Thanks Debbie

Debbie B. (0) 		Wednesday September 10, 2008, 2:32 pm
Our little girt fell off a chair and needs leg surgery for a broken leg. The cost could be from $2500 to $5000. My husband is crippled and on Social Security. Please get in touch ASAP. She's in a splint now, but it's not healing. Thanks Debbie

Nate Nichols (0) 		Saturday September 27, 2008, 7:24 pm
My black lab juneau was hit by a car in July we have spent thousands of dollars to try and help him he has what is called a breakeal plexis injury to his left front leg. we have done accupuncture since the accident and it has not shown much improvement. we now need to do amputation. we cant afford it we need help. what should we do. chef4life86@yahoo.com

Jenny Caceres (0) 		Saturday December 20, 2008, 9:43 am
My scotty need surgery on his leg. I have no meney to pay for the surgery. I'm sad and desperated. Please help. Thanks Jenny C

Tracy Copper (0) 		Tuesday December 30, 2008, 6:31 am
looking for help not sure how to get it .i have a flame point persian that i got as a gift 3 years ago he was 10 weeks old when i got him and he was beutiful.his name is copper and he is sick and has been for almost the hole time ive had him where he was bought from wont help and vets say he was sick from the start they say that the person that sold him had to have knowen his condition .i love him so much but he has been wearing a cone for pretty much his hole life so far im in the vet all the time and have been to many different vets and they have no clue what is wrong ive spent thousands of dollars and still owe thousands hes been to specialist and still nothing,his face is just one big sore hes so itchy and ive had him on perscription food and alot of meds i just cant give up on him .but i cry everyday i have to see him not be able to play because the cone stops him from doing what my other cat does if anyone wants to know more or see pics if you think you could have a idea whats wrong with him please email me any help would make me very happy untamedcoomer@yahoo.com thank you for reading

Eden Courtney (6) 		Thursday January 22, 2009, 11:07 pm
I had no idea that there were so many organizations that could help with vet bills. It has been a dream of mine to establish a foundation such as these, so that no one ever had to surrender their beloved companion because they could not afford the veterinary bills. I think that one of the reasons pets wind up in shelters is because of people not being able to afford to take them animal to the vet in case of sickness or injury. This is just wonderful news that there are, in fact, already some organizations that can help. Just a note however about Care Credit, I received $500 in credit from them that I thought was going to be interest free for a period of time that would allow me to pay it back, but they gave me 30 days and when I didn't pay it back in 30 days, I'm now paying 23% on that $500. So, I would use that with caution.

William M. (0) 		Saturday April 18, 2009, 4:20 pm
please donate a few dollars from your heart, since im out of work and surgery will cost $600.00 to remove a tumer on my pets hind leg and money is tight. Yet will have to remove leg if the surgery isnt done now. Thants , Bil Marino
Pet Lovers all over sespond to sas3699@gmail.com please.

Sandy Cromwell (0) 		Wednesday May 20, 2009, 12:08 pm
I have a 2yr old white boxer that is having heart problems.She has been so sad and is fainting. She needs a cat scan of her heart it cost around $300 and I don't have it cromwell58@msn.com please help

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