My roommates have a dog that needs to be put down and they cannot afford it - he is in pain - what can I do?

Answer 1

Contact your local RSPCA

Answer 2

Buddha13, as much as you may not want to believe it -- there was life before the 'humane' methods of injected death. They may seem more cruel to those used to dealing with the niceties of life as we see it now, but sometimes you just have to do what you have to do.
I'm in no way suggesting either of those as anything other than last resorts, and in all seriousness they likely won't be needed. However, the way you commented makes me think you probably don't view the world outside your own life's window often. Ever wondered how the animals you eat are slaughtered? It's much less 'humane' than a gunshot or a rag of ether. What we do to animals in this country (US) is atrocious, but it continues.

(I apologize for hi-jacking the thread to rant at someone else.)

As to answer, I would have to confer with what has been said before - trying to work out some kind of payment plan with a vet if they won't do it free of charge is probably your best bet. Unless you do live near an organization like the RSPCA, in which case, I'd contact them. Also, as someone mentioned before, area shelters (kill shelters, of course) usually have such facilities, or at least if they surrendered the dog they would probably end it's suffering.
Whatever option is taken, keep in mind it should be what is best for the animal. However hard it is on the owners is of little consequence now.

Answer 3

Ether on a rag??? Shoot it out in the country???

What are you people thinking???

You and your roommates need to act like adults. A euthanasia charge, even at a very expensive clinic, probably will not be higher than $75.00 - that's $25.00 each (if there are only 3 of you). If you can't come up with 25 bucks you should not own a pet.

You can also pay by credit card.

P.S. I have been a vegetarian for over 20 years because I believe animals deserve the best care we can offer them - not what is convenient. Sorry Bane...

Answer 4

i had the same problem, and it isawful, i understand vets are a business, but is is so cruel to charge a person who is emotionally devastated, and a poor animal suffeering, yet they charge, it should be "no charge" FOR reality, call
every vet in town, ask, beg if you can make payments, stand outside the vets office, with a sign saying help, donate for what i cant pay for and this vet wont
have heart..
It really sucks, i took my germ shep to a vet years ago for that and then, i am hysterical and they ask for a large amount of money, i said oh it is at home i will be back or bill me, I never paid the vet, only because i was a good customer always paid my bills and that is inhumane. what a way of saying thank you for your business and trust, and at my time of sorrow.. being greedy

Answer 5

If they have an established relationship with a vet then the vet may do this free of charge. This is a very emotional issue and your roommate needs to discuss this at length with the vet. Try talking to you roommate about this, but remember to be very gentle.

Answer 6

This is a hard one. Sometimes the ASPCA will help. There are some ways you can do it at home if you can get what you need ether can be used just put some on a rag and hold to the dogs nose tell they stop breathing.

Answer 7

Try helping it get out of its pain, then they will not have to pay for putting it down. And anyway, it will be better for the dog too!

Answer 8

Can you make a loan for it? Could their family help out. If they have a regular vet, maybe the vet would be willing to bill for part of it.

Answer 9

well you can call animal control or a shelter or the humane society. last i checked it was not that expensive but its the pain of letting go that costs you so that might be it.

Answer 10

most vets will make arrangements for payment of services to put down a beloved pet suffering you might check into it

Answer 11

I would call your local Animal Clinic and/or Animal Shelter.
Good Luck