My pomeranian needs surgery on her hind leg that will cost around $3000. I have no money right now cuz I'm in school, what options do I have to help solve this issue?
2007-03-17 11:07:47 · 38 answers · asked by xt1na03 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
My pomeranian needs surgery on her hind leg that will cost around $3000. She is not in pain at all the vet said but eventually I'm going to have to have this done at some point. Its a luxating Patella. I have no money right now cuz I'm in school, what options do I have to help solve this issue?
2007-03-18 13:06:21 · update #1
you might ask the vet's office if you can make payments. find out if there's a vet. school in your area. they will usually do it for free or very reduced cost. look into other animal organizations, such as peta, paws, humane society, spca, pomeranian rescue, etc. very best of luck to you.
2007-03-17 11:19:51 · answer #1 · answered by pirate00girl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since you have access to a computer check with some local rescue agency;s and they sometimes can give you suggestions. Also try finding a Vet college. I know the students are learning but they are suppervised through someone with a higher education. They are usually a lot cheaper. Try putting a note on your bullitan at school and maybe you can get some help that way. You didn't say what was wrong with him or if he is pain, I hope he is not. I would start by taking some pictures of him that you can place on boards asking for help and explain why. Good Luck to you
2007-03-17 11:26:29 · answer #2 · answered by T G 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ask the vet if they accept "Care Credit". This is a pet care credit institution that will lend you the money for the bills. Its like a credit card but for the surgery. Second .... What is the surgery and can it be treated with some pain meds or something. Basically can it be delayed till you have the finances to take care for the situation.
Good Luck
2007-03-17 11:15:06 · answer #3 · answered by Dogman 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can ask the hospital/clinic if they have a payment plan that they will be willing to work out with you for the surgery.
I would call around to a few other places as well, get estimates and see whether or not they have payment plans available. Most good clinics will have something available for a surgery like this.
2007-03-17 11:16:58 · answer #4 · answered by mroof! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
can you get a friend or family to help you. If not try the humane society and explain to them that the dog needs surgery and you can't pay for it now. And maybe the vet will let you pay a little a week or a month at a time, won't hurt to ask. How did you pay when you took him to the vet to know that he needed surgery?
2007-03-17 11:34:02 · answer #5 · answered by born again 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
some vet offices participate in a program called carecredit. depending on your credit you can get a loan for the amount of the surgery and then pay it back in installments. I'm not sure if they charge an interest rate. If they do it is probably very low since most people only use carecredit for an emergency.
I'm a pom mom too and would do anything for mine.
www.carecredit.com
good luck
2007-03-17 11:43:42 · answer #6 · answered by qtrican1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes humane societies and shelters can help you to get a lower cost surgery. If you have pet insurance, it might cover it. If you need to do it quick, take out a loan or get a job. If you do some fundraisers like a car wash...etc. or babysit kids it may help. I would love to donate. If worst comes to worst, then you may have to surrender your dog t a humane shelter where they will find it a better home that can pay for it's surgery.
Charlotte
2007-03-17 11:27:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 22:54:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what the surgery is to whether you need it done immediately or can save up for the costs.
Ask the vet surgery if you can set up a payment plan.
If you can put a deposit down then they may be ok with you paying off the rest.
Good luck
2007-03-17 11:16:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Dear Girl:
Vets are great...but they do become alarmist once in a while.
If your dog is not in pain...don't do the surgery. Just wait and see.
If, or when, it is in pain (God Forbid) have her euthanized.
Good luck,
Bob P.
I am not being unsympathetic. We, and our friends, have had the same potential expensive vet bills. All but one, elected to have the surgery done for $2,500 (US). Two years after the operation the problem recurred. They did not do that again.
2007-03-25 05:25:02 · answer #10 · answered by bob P11 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋