I have 2 german shepards. one is 12 years old and needs dental work,and the other one is 3 and needs help with weight gain and joint problems.
When I first got this beautful dogs I was finacially set,now I am disabled and waiting for my disability SSI check to come thru.Maybe there are groups that help the disabled with things like this ? Please let me know because my babies need to be taking care of.
2007-06-08 14:04:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Check this link. There are several organizations listed there. Hopefully, you can find the help you need there.
2007-06-08 14:12:07 · answer #1 · answered by Buddy28 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes breed rescues will have information regarding financial assistance. Most will not front the money themselves, but may have contacts or information to guide you.
If you have good credit, an option would be to apply for CareCredit (if your vet accepts it, some do not). It is similar to applying for a credit card, but can only be used for medical expenses.
Last, if you have any family or friends or church organizations that may be willing to help, or provide a "loan" until you get back on your feet. Talk to your vet, too, to see if you can work out some sort of arrangement. We had a client who was not well off, but every month came in and paid us 50-100 dollars. It appeared as a credit on her pet's record, and accumulated all year until time for vaccines, dentals, etc. She started doing this when she went on disability so she could be prepared for an emergency or could do routine stuff that may be needed at a time she might have been short on funds. It worked great, and I don't think she ever fell into a negative balance.
2007-06-08 14:17:30 · answer #2 · answered by mrtequus 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
try your local humane society, SPCA, or PAWS and see if they know of a place. Some missions offer help to low income families. You can also go to Petsmart and Petco and ask if they could help you with the weight gain and joint problems. I know Purina One has a large breed healthy weight formula that is good and doesn't cost too much. Try some of the health food stores to see if they have ointments for your joints. I suspect if he loses weight it will help his joints. Do you have children? Maybe they could walk the dog or ask a local kid or college student if they could help. They could put it down for volunteer work. Try these websites too.
www.petworks.com
www.uan.org
2007-06-08 14:41:23 · answer #3 · answered by TBECK 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have a couple of places listed on my site that you can check out.
You can also look into Care Credit, which covers vet bills.
Some vets will also let you do a payment plan.
Hope this helps!
2007-06-08 16:25:30 · answer #4 · answered by libertydogtraining 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do no longer understand approximately Ohio yet, i stumbled on on Craigslist under pets seek less expensive vaccination, and your better than possibly to discover someplace that has one. often petco or petsmart. they have them in Michigan the place I stay. Sound like mange with the hair falling out in patches.
2016-10-07 03:37:27 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact your local humane society hopefully they will be aware of any local groups. They tend to be local groups so they can be hard to find.
2007-06-08 14:11:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Call the SPCA. They mmay be able to help you or put you in touch with someone who will.
2007-06-08 14:23:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
have you talked to your vet they might be able to steer you in the right way.
Sometimes humane society or SPCA might help.
Good Luck
2007-06-08 14:10:21 · answer #8 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋