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jamiesaari · 01-04-2008, 10:58 AM

Hi Everyone,

I have sad news to report in regards to the 13-year-old female I was so excited to adopt.

The rescue organization wants me to pay an adoption fee for her in addition to taking on all her vet fees - including surgery for mammary cancer that could cost $2,000 alone.

Below is a letter I wrote to her explaining my case and that I cannot afford to do both. Although I respect the work that she does with her rescue group, I can only do so much and only have so much money.

I'm feeling pretty sad, but know there may be a reason for this happening. Maybe this just wasn't the right dog for my family.

I hope they are able to find a good home for her.

Jamie

**********************************************

Hi Karen,

I called my veterinarian (who does work on barter) and discussed with the him the general costs for removing mammary cancer by laser. He is the only vet in Winnipeg that offers laser surgery and its benefit is that it is less painful and requires less healing time.

I got a ballpark figure from my vet in regards to the cost of surgery to remove mammary cancer and it typically ranges between $1,000 and $2,000 in barter fees. In regards to how barter works, businesses trade their services 100% but must pay taxes by cash and a 10% commission fee in cash to the owner of the barter exchange (who brings the businesses together).

I need to prepare myself for the most expensive case scenario. If the surgery fee comes to a full $2,000 my cash component would be the following:

5% GST = $100
8% PST = $160
5% Commission = $200
TOTAL: $460

This will be my cash costs just for her mammary surgery.

I also need to prepare for any other services that she may need in addition to her mammary cancer. With all my rescued dogs, I get a complete diagnosis done with blood tests, x-rays, ultra sounds and a thorough examination. This cost of this alone is $500 in barter - and the same cash components added.

Examination 5% GST of $500: $25
Examination: 8% GST of $500: $40
5% Commission of $500: $25
TOTAL: $90 cash

$90 examinations + $460 mammary cancer = $550

As a single mother and small business owner, this is already a financial difficulty I was willing to take on as my small role in offering a small dog a second chance at life. Unfortunately my cash situation is limited and I can only do what I can do. An extra adoption fee above and beyond this makes adopting this little girl unaffordable for me.

My current Yorkie/Chi mix, Tika, came to me with the 100% clean bill of health from her veterinarian in Leaf River Falls and her veterinarian visit yesterday discovered she had patellar luxation and needs dental surgery to extract rotten teeth - a vet bill cost that will exceed $4,000 in barter - and cost me more than $720 in cash.

I would gladly take this older Yorkie female and cover her vet fees for mammary surgery, but cannot afford an adoption fee in addition to this.

I hope you understand.

Warm Regards,

Jamie

----- Original Message -----
From: penny
To: Jamie Saari
Sent: Friday, January 04, 2008 9:05 AM
Subject: Re: Reminder: Looking for Yorkie of any Age

Hi Jamie,
Call me at 334-7384.

Karen
-------Original Message-------

From: Jamie Saari
Date: 1/4/2008 12:24:45 AM
To: penny
Subject: Re: Reminder: Looking for Yorkie of any Age

Hi Karen,

I just received your email now as today was a hectic day. I'll give you a call tomorrow.

Is there anything I can do to help with the process?

As well, do you have any photos of her. It doesn't matter what she looks like as I pan to adopt her anyways, but I'm just curious.

Thanks,

Jamie
----- Original Message -----
From: penny
To: Jamie Saari
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 4:39 PM
Subject: Re: Reminder: Looking for Yorkie of any Age

Please call me at 334-7384. The yorkie is coming in late Monday night.

Karen
-------Original Message-------

From: Jamie Saari
Date: 1/2/2008 7:07:58 PM
To: penny2@shaw.ca
Subject: Reminder: Looking for Yorkie of any Age

Hi Karen,

Here is the reminder email you requested regarding putting my name on a list for a Yorkshire Terrier (or Yorkie mix) of any age with any health conditions. I am passionately in love with the Yorkshire Terrier breed and have experience in rescuing two Yorkshire Terrier (who were seized from extremely abusive and neglectful situations). One of the Yorkies died from the extreme abuse and neglect she went through in her previous home. The second Yorkie is a four-year-old sweetheart that is still a part of our family.

I am in a unique situation in that I can receive unlimited veterinary care, medicine and supplies because my business belongs to a barter exchange where businesses trade services with each other (without spending cash). So as an example, I build websites for $5,000 each in barter currency - which gives me $5,000 in barter credit to spend with other business that belong to the exchange. There is a veterinarian (Dr. Zheng of the Animal Hospital of Manitoba) and a pet store (Pets 101) that belong to my the barter exchange. If you are interested in learning more, please go to www.winnipegbarter.com for a better understanding of how barter works.

Currently, I have a beautiful, four-year-old, spayed Yorkshire/Chihuahua female and am looking to add one more dog to our family. I own a house with a fenced in backyard and can provide a loving, attentive home since I am self employed and work from the comfort of home during the day.

I can provide references and answer any other questions you may have. I have attached some photographs of my current Yorkie mix, Tika.

As well, on another note. I'm wondering if you would consider doing a trade deal in lieu of a large adoption fee. I can provide any of the services available on my website, www.pizazcreative.com, on a volunteer basis to help you out. My services include website design, newsletters, media releases (to generate positive publicity), brochure design & printing etc. In regards to the 13-year-old Yorkie, I can immediately take on any veterinary costs she needs right away.

Warm Regards,

Jamie Saari
President, Pizaz Creative
26 Carnarvan Road
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3J 0X3
Business: (204) 282-0330
Cell: (204) 979-8353
info@pizazcreative.com
www.pizazcreative.com

"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world."
- Anne Frank

01-04-2008, 10:58 AM	#10
jamiesaari Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 241	Hi Everyone, I have sad news to report in regards to the 13-year-old female I was so excited to adopt. The rescue organization wants me to pay an adoption fee for her in addition to taking on all her vet fees - including surgery for mammary cancer that could cost $2,000 alone. Below is a letter I wrote to her explaining my case and that I cannot afford to do both. Although I respect the work that she does with her rescue group, I can only do so much and only have so much money. I'm feeling pretty sad, but know there may be a reason for this happening. Maybe this just wasn't the right dog for my family. I hope they are able to find a good home for her. Jamie ********************************************** Hi Karen, I called my veterinarian (who does work on barter) and discussed with the him the general costs for removing mammary cancer by laser. He is the only vet in Winnipeg that offers laser surgery and its benefit is that it is less painful and requires less healing time. I got a ballpark figure from my vet in regards to the cost of surgery to remove mammary cancer and it typically ranges between $1,000 and $2,000 in barter fees. In regards to how barter works, businesses trade their services 100% but must pay taxes by cash and a 10% commission fee in cash to the owner of the barter exchange (who brings the businesses together). I need to prepare myself for the most expensive case scenario. If the surgery fee comes to a full $2,000 my cash component would be the following: 5% GST = $100 8% PST = $160 5% Commission = $200 TOTAL: $460 This will be my cash costs just for her mammary surgery. I also need to prepare for any other services that she may need in addition to her mammary cancer. With all my rescued dogs, I get a complete diagnosis done with blood tests, x-rays, ultra sounds and a thorough examination. This cost of this alone is $500 in barter - and the same cash components added. Examination 5% GST of $500: $25 Examination: 8% GST of $500: $40 5% Commission of $500: $25 TOTAL: $90 cash $90 examinations + $460 mammary cancer = $550 As a single mother and small business owner, this is already a financial difficulty I was willing to take on as my small role in offering a small dog a second chance at life. Unfortunately my cash situation is limited and I can only do what I can do. An extra adoption fee above and beyond this makes adopting this little girl unaffordable for me. My current Yorkie/Chi mix, Tika, came to me with the 100% clean bill of health from her veterinarian in Leaf River Falls and her veterinarian visit yesterday discovered she had patellar luxation and needs dental surgery to extract rotten teeth - a vet bill cost that will exceed $4,000 in barter - and cost me more than $720 in cash. I would gladly take this older Yorkie female and cover her vet fees for mammary surgery, but cannot afford an adoption fee in addition to this. I hope you understand. Warm Regards, Jamie ----- Original Message ----- From: penny To: Jamie Saari Sent: Friday, January 04, 2008 9:05 AM Subject: Re: Reminder: Looking for Yorkie of any Age Hi Jamie, Call me at 334-7384. Karen -------Original Message------- From: Jamie Saari Date: 1/4/2008 12:24:45 AM To: penny Subject: Re: Reminder: Looking for Yorkie of any Age Hi Karen, I just received your email now as today was a hectic day. I'll give you a call tomorrow. Is there anything I can do to help with the process? As well, do you have any photos of her. It doesn't matter what she looks like as I pan to adopt her anyways, but I'm just curious. Thanks, Jamie ----- Original Message ----- From: penny To: Jamie Saari Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 4:39 PM Subject: Re: Reminder: Looking for Yorkie of any Age Please call me at 334-7384. The yorkie is coming in late Monday night. Karen -------Original Message------- From: Jamie Saari Date: 1/2/2008 7:07:58 PM To: penny2@shaw.ca Subject: Reminder: Looking for Yorkie of any Age Hi Karen, Here is the reminder email you requested regarding putting my name on a list for a Yorkshire Terrier (or Yorkie mix) of any age with any health conditions. I am passionately in love with the Yorkshire Terrier breed and have experience in rescuing two Yorkshire Terrier (who were seized from extremely abusive and neglectful situations). One of the Yorkies died from the extreme abuse and neglect she went through in her previous home. The second Yorkie is a four-year-old sweetheart that is still a part of our family. I am in a unique situation in that I can receive unlimited veterinary care, medicine and supplies because my business belongs to a barter exchange where businesses trade services with each other (without spending cash). So as an example, I build websites for $5,000 each in barter currency - which gives me $5,000 in barter credit to spend with other business that belong to the exchange. There is a veterinarian (Dr. Zheng of the Animal Hospital of Manitoba) and a pet store (Pets 101) that belong to my the barter exchange. If you are interested in learning more, please go to www.winnipegbarter.com for a better understanding of how barter works. Currently, I have a beautiful, four-year-old, spayed Yorkshire/Chihuahua female and am looking to add one more dog to our family. I own a house with a fenced in backyard and can provide a loving, attentive home since I am self employed and work from the comfort of home during the day. I can provide references and answer any other questions you may have. I have attached some photographs of my current Yorkie mix, Tika. As well, on another note. I'm wondering if you would consider doing a trade deal in lieu of a large adoption fee. I can provide any of the services available on my website, www.pizazcreative.com, on a volunteer basis to help you out. My services include website design, newsletters, media releases (to generate positive publicity), brochure design & printing etc. In regards to the 13-year-old Yorkie, I can immediately take on any veterinary costs she needs right away. Warm Regards, Jamie Saari President, Pizaz Creative 26 Carnarvan Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R3J 0X3 Business: (204) 282-0330 Cell: (204) 979-8353 info@pizazcreative.com www.pizazcreative.com "How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world." - Anne Frank Last edited by jamiesaari; 01-04-2008 at 11:00 AM.