They live in Santa Cruz and are awaiting an appeal of a Disability claim with SSI, so not much money there.
2006-06-27 21:04:39 · 14 answers · asked by gettin'real 5 in Pets ➔ Cats
There are some very good answers here except for one and you should just ignore airplaneman. Call around. I used to have animals dumped where I lived and when the vet found out what I was doing he just charge for the meds on the strays that I brought in. Explain your situation and they maybe will help or know of a teaching vet hospital in your area. Good Luck
2006-07-11 12:58:23 · answer #1 · answered by missylousmom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem when I moved to a small town. Just get on the phone and call around. I did. I found a wonderful vet that is about saving the animal, and not the money. Over the years, I have found numerous ways to save money on medicine, and preventives. Try to ask your local SPCA for a reasonable vet. I wished you lived closer to me. I sure could help you out more.
Take care
2006-07-09 10:31:17 · answer #2 · answered by kazoo1991 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are able to travel a little north, Nine Lives foundation will probably help.
http://www.ninelivesfoundation.org/
Another thing to consider is Care Credit. See if the Vet has it. I'm not exactly sure about it, but I think if your vet has it, you can get it and then pay some rediculously low amount like 5 dollars a month until the bill is paid off.
2006-06-27 23:07:15 · answer #3 · answered by Trish J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good suggestions, and in my small town there is an organization called Friends of Animals that helps low-income pet owners. In a large California city, you probably have a nearby Humane Society or ASPCA office to call. Or ask vet for advice. Don't give up.
2006-07-01 12:23:01 · answer #4 · answered by Oghma Gem 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What a heartless response, airplaneman4, best hope you don't need medical help when you are broke.
I don't know about your town, but in Alabama some of the vets will offer a very reduced fee (with payments) on sick animals to low income people.
I know that is not much help, but I would call the vets and ask, it is still free to ask.
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2016-10-13 21:58:52 · answer #6 · answered by charis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Allot of areas have a program through the SPCA for low income families, they have cheap rates, or if you cant afford those, then they ask what u can afford...
Some vets have payment options as well, for each persons situation. Call around....
2006-07-06 16:20:36 · answer #7 · answered by Humor me.. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my mom is on a fixed income due to social security as well and she took our cat to the vet thursday due to crf and put our cat to sleep yesterday 10th and the total bill is 154.00 there letting her pay 10.00 a month until paid off alot of vets will work w/ you if you explain your situation
2006-07-11 05:11:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to find a teaching vet hospital who might help you at a discount
2006-07-09 07:01:09 · answer #9 · answered by Binky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your local animal shelter, they have phone #'s for funds and grants that can help in your situation. They may even be able to help you financially
2006-07-06 03:28:19 · answer #10 · answered by Katt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋