OP: I don't know this for a fact, but I do believe that Dr. Beale would work with you if money is an issue. At the very least he could speak with you and give you some options. He really is an awesome vet and person! :)

I will talk to my Vet on Monday and see what's the best option ......I'm really upset I hope I can find a vet that will take monthly payments.....I will check out the Doctor in Houston that was mentioned thanks

Did they do anything for her at all at the ER vet? Does your vet have an answering service? Poor baby.

There are other vets who do orthopedic surgery in Houston...I don't use them but I know other rescuers who do. They are cheaper...so IF you want some referrals, I will be happy to help you. Just send me a PM.
The key is to look at both things...the cost and the treatment. If they do the wrong treatment to save money, it can be a mess. If they can do the same treatment for less, then it can work.

OP: If you can afford to make monthly payments, then take a look at the Care Credit site that I posted. Often there is no interest if paid in a certain time frame..or at least the interest is low.
You might find a vet who will take payments, but that is rare.
You can find out immediately if you are approved. Care Credit is great to have with pups! You never know when something like this can happen.

Oh man. I am so sorry. Was hoping it was just something small.

I hope you don't have to amputate, but do what you have to do to give your baby the best care you can afford.

I'll be thinking of you guys.

Totally agree that it is far from ideal...

...but I'd rather see that happen than a pup euthanized or turned over to rescue.

OP, if you fund soeone to fix the leg for less than 2500 and it fails, you could still amputate later. Obviously go with a top surgeon if possible, but if not don't beat yourself up over it. You are doing more than most animal owners would even consider.

I'm sorry. I'm not trying to be ugly here. Just voicing my opinion on what I would do if this was my pup. I would not amputate if it was fixable. I would make payment arrangements, apply for Credit Care, or sell things I own to pay for it. I have had to put my fair share of vet bills on a credit card. It's part of owning a pet. Not to start an argument but I would turn over to a rescue before I amputated. I know that a rescue would treat her and provide the medical care she needs. I know not everyone will agree. Just my opinion.

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This girl is just a baby.....10 months old I believe :(

My questions with this......What kind of a break are you dealing with??? If it was a complete break, her leg would have been flopping at the site of the break...it would have been absolutely clear that the leg was broken....you would have surely noticed that??...it would be like when race horses break a leg, go down, and then try to run on that broken leg! It is brutally obvious the bone is broken! Where on the bone is it broken....does it involve a joint.....is it a foot or toe......is it hairline, or even a well approximated break where it is a long bone that fits nicely back together???? Take your pup to your vet tomorrow....hopefully, your baby is on some kind of pain med....ER vets are about double what your personal vet costs. Unless it is a really complicated, extensive, involved break, your licensed vet will be able to set that bone. He should be willing to work with you on some kind of a monthly payment plan.....if he does work with you in this instance, it is CRUCIAL you make the payments FAITHFULLY, as he allows you to....you will be setting up for any FUTURE emergencies with your pup...if you show yourself to be trustworthy, he will work with you...if you blow it on this, you are in an unfortunate circumstance for any future issue you may encounter!

Let me add, I can not imagine why they would offer amputation unless it is a really involved, complicated break...IF IT WAS ME, I would give my baby up to someone that I KNEW could afford to give her the care she needed, rather than have limbs amputated as a "cost effective alternative" rather than a medical necessity....that option just curdles my blood. This is absolutely beyond my scope of reality......

I agree about the treatments....it is why I suggested Dr. Beale look at it even IF she cannot afford surgery. He can tell her exactly what would be best in terms of treatment. At least she will then know for sure what she is dealing with' and be able to compare other vets prices. Now, maybe her regular vet will know...I don't know....but I know for a fact Dr. Beale will.

I will take this one step further here....OP I will pay for you to take her to Dr. Beale for an evalation. I have that much faith in him.....and at least then you will know what's up.

I agree completely. That option kills me ... nothing I could ever do with any of my pups.

Totally agree.

Linda, I hope when OP comes back to update and reads this she will take you up on your kind offer. I know time is of the essence, but do we know any kind of time frame of when this surgery needs to be performed for the best chance of successful repair?

She has time. I have seen pups repaired days later. Of course, I don't know what kind of fracture this is; but it should be ok. The thing is, the poor thing is probably in pain so I would want her seen and fixed asap if she were mine.
Dr. Beale is wonderful....he will understand if she cannot afford it...and he can suggest ideas I am sure. And, at least she will know exactly what fix is needed! That is SO important. There are vets out there who will short cut and the end result is not good. There are some who can do the same procedures for less...but at least if she goes to Dr. Beale, then she would be comparing apples to apples.

I have had two pups come to me after people wasted their money with vets who did the wrong treatment and they still were repairable. It took more money and more extensive treatments (bone grafting), but it was fixed. Of course, the longer it does on the more of a chance that it might not work. We had one of those a couple of years ago...very sad.

This is a very generous offer, OP...one that you should give some very serious consideration to...I can NOT get past a vet offering amputation for financial alternative....my mind just wont go there! You need someone that knows what they are doing, tell you exactly what the problem is, and sensible options for making it right. And here is another thought....MAYBE since ladyjane is obviously concerned about this enough to pay for your evaluation, he MAY consider doing the procedure at a reasonable price, or at least allow you some kind of payment plan.....(DONT MISUNDERSTAND ME...DONT PUT LADYJANE ON THE HOOK FOR "STANDING GOOD" for the payment, but I am saying maybe just because she is well known to him, he may be more apt to help you with payments). If not, you can always go back to your vet with the information you have gotten from Dr.Beale, and maybe your vet will take up the slack. (At least, if Dr.Beale tells you this leg needs to go, you can know in your soul it was indeed, best course of action, and not an option thrown out perhaps in frustration of any financial complications.)

I know for a fact they will not work out a payment plan with her. That is not going to happen! They do accept Care Credit and it is not that hard to get.
BUT...yes, she will know exactly what is needed...that is important! This puppy needs to be handled correctly. She has a long life ahead of her.

I really hope OP comes back on and takes you up on your kind offer Ladyjane...this post has me in tears....that poor baby.

Oh, I just had another idea.... Texas A & M at College Station! They will give you an estimate and you have to pay 50% of that before they do the surgery. When the pup is discharged, they will make a 6 month payment arrangement for the balance! This is only for hosptitalized pups...and she would be hospitalized for that.
But, they are also not inexpensive. You could call there for an estimate once you know exactly what needs to be done.

Oh my...this poor tiny baby, this is just so sad. Sending prayers for this young pup.

Linda you are a sweetheart! At least there are some options on the table!

Praying for you and your baby. Please don't be too hard on your daughter, it was an accident. She should have told you but sometimes kids get scared and clam up. Sending you all big hugs:girl_hug:

LadyJane, that is an amazing offer you made to the OP, and I hope she takes you up on it. At least she'll know what the best course of action will be with such a great specialist on board.

Amputation just to save money! ?

I'm sorry that seems yo ve malpractice to me!

If you cant afford the 2500 will the cet take payments?

Credit card?

I'd rather hand my dog over to rescue than consider a life long handicap to save $$$money.

I feel so bad for this pup, as well as the owner....Years ago, I have been in a financial position where $100.00 could just have easily been $10,000.00....that is when stuff comes off the walls and out of the jewelry box and hits the pawn shop...(Gold is great now...you can get quite a bit for old broken bracelets and earrings and even rings, ankle bracelets, etc)..........thank God it was not money I needed to provide health care to a child or pet. I hope you can find someone to work with you on a monthly payment plan....see if your vet is less expensive than what A&M would charge for the procedure....if he will work with you great....if he wont, A&M is a great option and they are fabulous...I have a beaten path to A&M...Since Dr.Beale wont work with a payment plan, having the procedure done there is probably off the table for you. Let us know what you decide to do...

Yes, but Dr. Beale can at least guide her as far as WHAT needs to be done. Sadly, I have seen some real botch jobs in this area all in the name of doing something cheaper. She needs to know exactly what needs to be done so she can be an informed "shopper".

OP I forgot this so I'll share, some of my dogs have had very expensive medical issues.

Personally I had only $500 saved for medical care, it was depleted in a week.

I tapped out 2 bank cards abd my new vehicle fund.

Luckily I had an engangement ring I kept, I sold it.

3 designer purses eBayed.

I couldn't afford the medical care so I dug deep and got in debt.

Was it worth it...absolutely.

Not everyone is fortunate enough to things to hock, but where theres a will you'll find a way.

It may be worth going to other vets and begging if you have to bring a credit report to the office if you have to...

That is really a super great offer.

I agree that I'd have a terribly hard time amputating a leg that does not NEED to be amputated.

If I literally had NO other options, I would, but I would scrounge up the money somehow. I agree where there's a will there's a way.

I had the option of having Jackson's canine tooth pulled when it was poking him in his gums, but did not even want to do that since it's such a major tooth, so I opted to pay $1200 instead to have it filed down, filled, etc. Believe me, it was a huge hit on my wallet, but I just did not want it pulled if it didn't have to be.

So I definitely can't imaging giving the go ahead on amputation.

Praying for you and your decision ((hugs))

Yep, I would definitely be begging if I had no other option. I would even offer to scrub the vet's floors...anything!

I am not rolling in money...and I have had to scrape a lot lately for my pups. To me it is all about priorities and we have to sometimes get very creative. FOr me it has been one of those years where things just went wrong all at once...started with my George with the salivary gland that had to be removed...then Cookie with her awful diagnosis of lymphangectasia and Adina with hip surgery. Thousands of dollars...and that is only part of it.

If I had it to do over, every single one of my pups would have insurance.
OP: you might want to get insurance anyway...you just never know when something else can come up!

Im with Ellie May on this because only you know what your able to do. I would explore all other options, sell things do whatever I had to do before I would amputate but if it were that option or rescue or put down I would chose amputation. Its not ideal but many animals get along just fine with 3 legs

And anyone on here can guarantee you, it isnt "if", it is "when" something else will come up!. I dont have pet insurance...it isnt available to breeders....but I have insurance in every other aspect of my life...and if I could have pet insurance, I would certainly have it. Or I would start putting money in a sock each month, for future vet bills....