[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by KairaPup

Hoping this dog is getting care now.

Let this be a reminder that as a responsible owner, even the poorest of us need to try and put a small amount of money away every month for these sorts of things. I live on disability, supplemented with part time work. My dog needed surgery suddenly and because of my foresight, she can get it right away and not suffer.

It has been such a help when I am in panic, with a very ill dog (yes, this has happened multiple times with my 3 dogs) and been able to go to the vet right away and say "fix it". No strings, just fix my dog.

Of course there is a limit. My account has 900 in it now (pre-surgery, it's going to drop but that is what it's for). That's a lot for me. But with most emergency (especially stabilizing) stuff being well within that range, I can afford their care. If they need further, that money gives me precious time to find other financing options, ask family, etc.

Please, please put money away for your dog every month. Even a small amount adds up over time, and if your dog is relatively healthy, you could have years until you need those urgent funds.