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i once had to have part of my cat's tail amputated. it was kinda pricey for a single mom living paycheck to paycheck. I got the info from my vet and called around to every vet until I found one that would take a payment plan from me. I then called my vet cuz I loved them so much and told them that I will be taking lelo to another vet for the surgery if they cannot take a payment plan. i told them how much i loved their office and staff and that I really wanted to have the procedure done. I later got a call from the vet asking if I could write some post-dated checks, in 2 week intervals, to pay for it. I was able to do that so I did...and the surgery went GREAT as expected and all was well.

what I am trying to say...if this is really something you are going through and you really want help for your baby...take some advice here on the board (this is why you posted, right??? for advice??? so why not take it??) but also, call around...you dont' have to bring your dog into the vet in order to talk to a vet...call around. tell them what you have learned. tell them that you want to hlep your baby. ask them what they think...tell them you cannot afford to go from vet to vet and keep paying the fees. tell them you dont' have all of the money up front for an expensive surgery. don't stop calling around until you find a vet that has the dogs best interest in mind and will work with you. find one that will take a payment plan. heck, you might find one that has an alternative treatment method. If you have a cell phone, then you are not paying long distance fees....call every vet even if they are a couple of hours away. it is worth the drive if you find one that is willing to do what is NECESSARY (and not just what lines their pockets) and if they are willing to take a payment plan of some sort.

if your dog is really in need..it is your obligation as his/her owner to do what is best for the dog. not what is best for you. if you cannot take care of him, find a home where they can afford what needs to be done. if that is not an option (rehoming) then follow some steps to finding a vet that will work with you, and you can make it happen, and you need to do it.

people here on YT are very passionate about their love for their dogs and other animals...more than many of the vets i have met. so for them to offer advice and every bit of it to be shot down, that is why they get so upset and suspicious. they hear a story about a baby in need and they JUMP on it. without knowing anything about you, they offer their hearts, prayers, and any advice they can give. if you dont' want the advice, don't post on here. If you ask for advice, and you don't listen to any of it, then you have no right asking for it. If you are going to get upset because someone followed up on what you are saying....you shouldn't have given the information about your vet. she was trying to help to calm others concerns and skepticism and to HELP YOU. people here are trying to help you. if they are suspicious...it is for a reason. and instead of getting upset and defensive, maybe you should do something to calm their concerns.

all i care about is the well being of your dog. if you cannot do what is best for your dog...a living creature that is at YOUR mercy...then find someone that can. period. and stop getting ticked that people are trying to help you!!!!