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Originally Posted by mommadog1  If rescues are having a hard time paying vet bills why would they take an owner surrender that needs such expensive treatment? Why can't the rescue's just help with the cost so she can keep her baby instead of putting the dog in a foster home?
Is there a rescue that is willing to take her? I don't see why a dog has to go into a rescue to be able to receive their help. |
In addition to what Mary said, just imagine what would happen if rescues did offer this service. It would be too easy for people to rely on them and not try to raise fund themselves, sell things, etc. And then if the pup is given back to the owner, what happens when more bills come up? Some owners just aren't prepared for them and then the rescue is called again for more money? Even after this surgery and/or brace (surgery could run >$5,000 with after care unless brace works...) there may be more cost to keep the liver functioning properly. And then if the LP is bad enough for surgery? That's a grand or two more...