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11-30-2009, 03:06 PM | #16 |
and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania
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| I've been thinking about your situation ever since I read your post...I don't have anything constructive to add, but I just want you to know my heart goes out to you...
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11-30-2009, 03:15 PM | #17 |
♥ Chip ♥ Smokey ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leesburg
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| I just wanted to say that I know how you feel - we adopted a cat from a "rescue". The person lied about the cats age (told us she was 8 weeks when she was 5 weeks) and never tested her for worms or anything. We had her for about 2 weeks when she suddenly fell extremely ill and within 10 minutes she was starting to take her last breaths. We just got her to the vet in time and they stabilized her. Her little body was shutting down but the bill would have been a minimum of $3000, which we didn't have. It's extremely hard and it broke our hearts to give her away. That being said, I know you've spent a lot of money on your dog previously and the current bill is very high. If you've already signed her off, I don't think there is a way to get her back, especially if someone has already claimed her as their own. You know she has this disease and it probably won't be the last episode she has, so it really might be best if she goes to someone who can afford it if the case arises. I'm not trying to be mean, but sometimes we have to do what's best for the animal. I've been in your situation and understand how hard it is, so don't think I'm passing judgment... I'm just trying to help and to be honest. If you can maybe some how borrow the money from family/friends/bank or apply for Care Credit, then maybe that will help.
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11-30-2009, 03:31 PM | #18 | |
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rabies 1x yr (this was ok) distemper parvo 3x yr bordetella 1x yr corona 2x yr giardia 2x yr lyme disease 2x yr (these last 4 from what I understand are not needed unless there are risk factors to give them) IN THAT ONE DAY! My bill would have been over $400 (and that was a "wellness" visit) I hope you can do something. Yes do not give up quietly. If you can at least stop one person from using them, that's better than nothing. I feel so bad for you. I don't really know what to say.
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11-30-2009, 03:31 PM | #19 |
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| Your post moved me to tears. Sorry I don't have any advice for you but I just wanted you to know that I empathize with you. Good thoughts for you and your peace of mind.
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11-30-2009, 04:08 PM | #20 | |
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Sadly, I think now that you have signed her over- there aren't many ways to get her back. I see what you are saying about the vets and the animal hospital, but I don't think either of those things will come into play in trying to get Ava back. I guess all you can do now is be content in knowing that she is being taken care of- which she is. And know what to do and what not to do in the future. | |
11-30-2009, 04:49 PM | #21 |
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| This is completely outrageous. I suggest you call the local bar association and ask for a few names of attorneys that deal with personal property and contract disputes. It sounds like you were under extreme duress when you signed over your dog. That could possibly be your defense. It is shocking to me that you/your family cannot get your beloved dog back. I would call corporate offices (if it applies) and give them H*** until someone who has a heart will be able to help me. That baby belongs with you and I wouldn't just accept what they say. Sorry if this posts sounds innapropriate it's just that my heart is broken for you and you are being mistreated to say the least. |
11-30-2009, 05:19 PM | #22 |
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| It has to be very hard for you to lose your first dog that way. You did the best thing for the dog. Hopefully they can fix her. At least you did not have to have her put down. It sounds like she is going to be a very expensive dog no matter who has her. I know you are angry and want to fight, but perhaps the best would be to just let it go and move on and hopefully someday you will be able to get another one, hopefully a healthy one. The more you dig at this wound, the worse it will get. You have the peace mind that she I getting the care she needs. |
11-30-2009, 05:20 PM | #23 |
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| I am so sorry for what you are going through.. I was faced with thoughts of the same decision in August... Oliver kept having bouts of throwing up, and then he began to throw up blood. I got home from work one day to find blood all over my basement (and white carpet, ugh). It was the scariest sight I have ever seen. Ollie is a puppy mill rescue, so I expected some health issues. But I never expected 3 ER visits in under 2 months. I began to consider surrendering him back to the rescue group, which broke my heart and sent me to my knees, just the thought of it. I never did get a diagnosis, and he hasn't been sick since August other than throwing up bile once. I changed his food and that seems to have made a difference. But, who knows what the future will bring. Thankfully my contracted job looks like it will become permanent, so should something happen I will be better able to deal with it. I can't even imagine how you feel, having to have actually go through with it and give up your baby. I spent many nights on the phone with friends in tears, saying I can't lose him, he's all I have. I guess in the end, I was and am ready and willing to do whatever it takes for him to be happy and healthy. I just pray I can continue to provide those needs for him. I think you likely made the right decision, I just wish ER vets didn't put us in that position. Things are far more expensive than they need to be. It's so easy for people to say that we need to be ready for emergencies, have $ set aside, and I agree with that - but in today's day and age, things are changing daily, people's situations are changing and money is disappearing. I hope there is a way you can get her back... the fact that you were willing to let her go shows how much you love her.
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11-30-2009, 05:58 PM | #24 |
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| I am so sorry this just breaks my heart i pray that this vet has a change of heart & gives your baby back.
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11-30-2009, 07:56 PM | #25 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Florida
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| I dont think anyone can say that signing over a pet under such extreme pressure is ok and permanent. I am so sorry about what you had to do. I have been up against the wall many times in an emergency vet hospital and you do whatever you have to for your pet. I dont understand anyone saying that they would pawn their cars and do whatever it takes. That only pours salt on your open wounds. Only the pet owner knows her financial situation right now. Don't give up. I dont know what else to tell you, I'm just so sorry hearing stories like this. talk to anyone that's willing to listen. Write your newspaper, tv....anyone. Gen (((hugs))) |
11-30-2009, 09:26 PM | #26 |
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| i completely understand what you are going through as i have spent 20k in vet bills plus and it cost me 10k to get my dog right that had a pancreatic attack and that was not even with banfield it was a private vet - He was two years old and the vet kept saying i think he is getting a tumor so i flipped out called around found the best internal medicine specialist in the county and got him in for 24 hr care that night. I spent 3k with the vet before i picked him up as he had relapsed from pancreatitis after a week due to the wrong food he was fed. He was hospitalized and i had to pay another 2k repeating some tests like an ultrasound that was done that day they made me duplicate it. I was so distraught as i knew nothing of groups or forums at the time and felt all alone but i did know he was in 24 hr care at the best facility with internal medicine. He then came home relapsed with a bacterial infection which they can get from a severe bout of pancreatitis so went back in another 2k and then came home was home and doing well on a food so we thought bc the food made him itch we switched and two months later he was back in the hospital - i was furious saying is he going to be this way for the rest of is life as this is costing me a fortune - finally i did research joined yahoogroups and read everything to do with pancreatitis and ibd, etc but i was getting really mad and the ims knew it and they wanted to scope him and i said no let's try purina ha and then for 4 years he has been great but it was getting to a point that i was not sure what i would do and luckily i had some good commission months. Alot of it is trial and error and there is a reason they call it practicing medicine as they are practicing on you and me. This is when i learned to educate myself as i thought i was going to be broke if i did not as everytime i go in it is at least 100-300 out the door for anything. DD hurt her leg $500 for xray and medicine, demi bloody poop $300 with no meds and is fine stress colitis, dd 7k plus due to allergies and specialists trying to get her better, $1200 for dentals. It is just nuts the cost of care and had i known it I would have been smarter about it all but i have learned after 20k+ and i feel after joining 55 dog groups and 4 forums i have learned alot and i try to spend time helping others with what i have learned because i feel sorry for people as i know how it feels. I think it is really sad how the system all works. I have a pet store pup, backyard breeder and a rescue and the backyard breeder york is the most unhealthy of them all sadly - Again i am so sorry this happened to you as I know you love your little one very much and this has broken my heart ever since thanksgiving |
12-01-2009, 08:03 AM | #27 |
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| I'm just seeing this thread and I'm devastated for you. I read many of your posts and threads where you were looking for help for your baby. I know you tried so hard to do everything possible. I'm so sorry, but you did what was best with what you had to work with. I pray you'll find a way to bring her back home. {hugs}
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12-01-2009, 08:39 AM | #28 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: cliffside park, nj, usa
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| thanks all again for your kindness and support; and don't mind 2dogsandachick he/she is new here since July and has no friends on the list maybe he/she are rich and can afford to spend thousands of dollars i don't have to explain myself; however most of you know that on medical bills alone i have spent $8000 all my savings; not to mention other expenses that normally we spend on our furbabies. if she had been diagnosed with the first attack we wouldn't be in this situation. i do have bills, rent and car payments but maybe 2dogsandachick doesnt have much responsibitlies anyway, i haven't given up yet; i did write banfield CEO and the CEO of the emergency hospital also i will be writing to newspapers, news media, FTC, AVMA, AAVSB and consumer affairs. i will not rest until Banfield is on the spotlight, so they won't continue doing what they do best "separating families on holidays" thanks all again and god bless. and 2dogsandachick get a life and a heart; i really feel bad for your furbabies; i have a feeling if they ever get sick and require thousands of dollars you will be thinking of my story; but you won't get companssion from me. you shouldn't share your opinion without having similar experience; forget about what if; we all been there and it's easy when it happens once or twice; but 4 attacks at $2000 each? then come back and talk. i refuse to hear from people like you; i have a masters in mathematics and i am not about to lower myself to your standards. shame on you.
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12-01-2009, 09:02 AM | #29 |
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| i agree this was not very nice and i have seen karma happen many a time until it happens to your dog you never know what you will do as these are our children. We try to do the best for them and get them the best care. Most people will not spend 8k on there dog so you went above and beyond. I had a friend who spent almost 50k between her six dogs as her one had liver shunt and kidney disease, etc. Her friend thought she was crazy and was rude and nasty and then her dog got deathly ill and she called my friend crying and apologizing for being so rude and nasty as now she knows how she feels and she would do anything for her dog. I was on a group that was nasty to me and another lady for talking about our sick dogs while we were trying to help another dog eat that was starving and older and basically told the dog is going to die and shut up and i was furious as we were attacked by many members and left the group. That night the owner of the groups dog was attacked by her pack for no apparent reason. So i say be careful what you say and do or it could come back to haunt you. My regret here is i did not meet you soon enough as I think i could have helped you earlier as pancreatitis and ibd can be a nightmare to deal with but once you get them on track then they can do well as my boy has done now for 4 years but that first year and 10k was a nightmare so i have been in your shoes and i know that horrible sick feeling as the money is adding up. Luckily i could afford it at the time but had i not been able to I would have had to do the same thing. Last edited by dwerten; 12-01-2009 at 09:03 AM. |
12-01-2009, 09:27 AM | #30 | |
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Very well said. I too before made some unfair judgements. My FIL's 10 year old border collie broke her leg a few years ago. He spent 2,500$ on her surgery. I thought boy that is insane I could never do that! A week after she broke the other leg from too much weight on it and another 2,500$. Until my Stormy was ill and I was desperate I finally understood the LOVE and dedication you have for your pet. Luckily My FIL has money and it's not a big deal for him to spend. Thankfully I know if we had a big problem I know he would be there to help. | |
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