I really like what you said there Doodlebug about inquiring about a "rescue" discount...I am going to be taking her in today to the vets to get her shots as my boyfriend doesn't want Maggie near Lou'e until she is fully vaccinated. He doesn't want to run the risk of Lou'e getting sick...then we will have two (possibly) sick dogs on our hands.
I haven't considered Toronto - I know it says I am in Toronto but I am about an hour away. But that isn't too far anyways to check out if I can find somewhere cheap.
I definitely know that this is not going to be a standard cleaning type procedure...her mouth is a mess. I am going to try and post a picture later of what it looks like. I really sit here shaking my head back and forth at how anyone could let it get that bad.
I know that many people think that I should consider contacting some rescue groups in my area and let them take care of Maggie, and that might be an option.
I do however, have an appointment to have her see a vet today so I will start there.
One place I did start with is the Ontario Veterinary College - Primary Health Care (Small Animal Clinic) at the University of Guelph - I hear they are reasonably priced with their surgeries...and basically said the same thing as many of you have said.
Anywhere from $450-$500 for cleanings to $1000-$1200 for severe dental surgeries.
Maybe when I take her there for her physical and vaccinations the vet can take a peak at her mouth and give me some sort of idea of what I am going to be dealing with.
Thanks everyone *very* much for all the helpful advice.
If anyone has more, keep it comin'. I will take what I can get.