A Rescue Dilemma

[Tatiana11]

a fundraiser is not a bad idea!!!!!!!
I am sure I can get some stuff together for the fundraiser. And I bet my dads store (liquor store) would donate some stuff.

[livingdustmops]

Originally Posted by kalina82

I'm sorry you do not have the funds to help this little guy. this happens alot actually. i've seen it first hand since i'm a tech for an orthopedic surgeon. You all ask why the vet doesn't fix it for free or for a lower price. Its because there are so many of these cases that the vet cannot accept one and turn down another. If he did these surgeries for free the vet would be losing out on lots of money. Its not just about the money but i think sometimes people forget that vets are trying to make a living too. most are in debt up to their eyeballs from paying for vet school.

Have you guys tried calling one of the rescues over here like united yorkie rescue or rescue me? Would a bigger organization have more money to help this little guy?

Another thing to consider is amputation. if you cannot afford to fix the leg perhaps you can see what the price would be for an amputation, usually they are much cheaper. The dog will adapt quite well and won't even notice after a few weeks. instead of putting the dog to sleep this is a much better option, IMO.

Great post and good advise

I had a 3 legged cat who still could climb a tree

[Yorkiedaze]

Originally Posted by Fuzzywug

Yorkie Rescue Colorado faces a dilemma. We were contacted yesterday and asked to take in a year and half old male yorkie who had his leg broken Thanksgiving Day. His family cannot afford to have his leg repaired. The vet has given us an approximate price of $3,000 to repair his leg. Seeing that the break happened a week ago it is a more difficult surgery.

What's the dilemma? We don't have $3,000 to fix this little boy. If we don't take him the owner is going to have him put down because the dog is in such pain. It breaks my heart to have to turn him away, knowing that the only thing preventing him from having a long happy life is money!

And people get angry when we ask a re-homing fee for the dogs we do make well. Little ones such as Reese are the reason.

I will continue to look for a way to help him.

Hug your little ones, they are so lucky to be loved and cared for.

Trish
Yorkie Rescue Colorado

All the reputable rescues that I know of all have a web page. They all have a section where they ask for donations, and even show pictures of all the little dogs who are in very bad need of expensive treatments. They get all the money they need doint that. You would be much better off starting a web page than going on all the dog chats. If your legit, then I'm sorry for the little dog and maybe you and others on your rescue could hold garage/bake sales and such, but if your just another scammer, then your punishment will be left up to God, but a warning to those who send money to people who come on here to beg.

[TLC]

Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

All the reputable rescues that I know of all have a web page. They all have a section where they ask for donations, and even show pictures of all the little dogs who are in very bad need of expensive treatments. They get all the money they need doint that. You would be much better off starting a web page than going on all the dog chats. If your legit, then I'm sorry for the little dog and maybe you and others on your rescue could hold garage/bake sales and such, but if your just another scammer, then your punishment will be left up to God, but a warning to those who send money to people who come on here to beg.

This rescue is a very legit and honest organization. The do have a website.

[Tatiana11]

I dunno how we anyone can say they are scammer. Why even post on this thread if you think they scammers. There is a little dog in need and all you care about is deciphering between the real deal and scammers. Punishment will be left up to god for those who actually steal and lie, not those who help anyone, human or animal in need. It is a shame to place such ideas into yorkietalkers head before even investigating your claim. Please go to yorkierescuecolorado.com and read the little guys story, and then please show compassion. No one asked for any money, not even the rescue, they simply put the story out there for suggestion. Please dont just jump to conclusions to discredit their organization. Thank you.

[livingdustmops]

Calm down everyone, I don't think YorkieDaze saw their link under the siggy or realized these two woman are members of YT. They are a small rescue just trying to save one dog at a time.

I do feel it is important if someone thinks a scam is going on to voice their concern..a scam rescue hurts everyone involved but mostly the dogs. I would much rather apolgize to someone then to let them get scammed.

[Gingergirlsmom]

Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

All the reputable rescues that I know of all have a web page. They all have a section where they ask for donations, and even show pictures of all the little dogs who are in very bad need of expensive treatments. They get all the money they need doint that. You would be much better off starting a web page than going on all the dog chats. If your legit, then I'm sorry for the little dog and maybe you and others on your rescue could hold garage/bake sales and such, but if your just another scammer, then your punishment will be left up to God, but a warning to those who send money to people who come on here to beg.

they are legit. Here's their web page: http://yorkierescuecolorado.com/home.html

and they do have a link for donations.

Also, Bettyanne has been a member here for ages, I think this is the perfect place for this to be announced.

Yes, reputable rescues have webpages with pics of dogs and requests for donations...but I don't think many have all of their costs covered that way. It's a labor of LOVE...not money.

Finally, Yorkiedaze...thanks for keeping an eye on things, I too didn't see the link in the beginning. Just trying to share what I just found out.

[Yorkiedaze]

I don't mean to put a burr in anyones nickers, but generally when a rescue has a web site it generates a lot of money from donations, adoptions, sales and so on. I just find it a bit strange to see a rescue ask for money on a chat site that's all.

[livingdustmops]

Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

I don't mean to put a burr in anyones nickers, but generally when a rescue has a web site it generates a lot of money from donations, adoptions, sales and so on. I just find it a bit strange to see a rescue ask for money on a chat site that's all.

She did not ask for donations and all, even the reputable rescue's need $$$ even if they do have a website. The only Yorkie rescue group I know that has lots of $$$ is YTCA and the only reason I say this is because of their foundation...maybe they also need $$$ but I just don't know.

[Gingergirlsmom]

Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

I don't mean to put a burr in anyones nickers, but generally when a rescue has a web site it generates a lot of money from donations, adoptions, sales and so on. I just find it a bit strange to see a rescue ask for money on a chat site that's all.

I don't think they asked for money. I am guilty of mentioning the "D" word, or at least the concept. But I am not affiliated with this rescue in anyway. Speaking only for me, there's no burr in my nickers (never heard that before, lol). This is a small, new rescue, who's been posting their successes and battles since the beginning. It was started by a long time member who, I believe, has never done anything to make us question her ethics. This is not one of those people who shows up here, and in their first 100 posts is asking for a handout.

I do appreciate that we have to be careful. That's is why I am trying to direct people to their website. They can decide for themselves if this is a rescue they wish to donate too.

I think this is the perfect place for this discussion. RESCUE's need all the help they can get.

[Fuzzywug]

Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

I don't mean to put a burr in anyones nickers, but generally when a rescue has a web site it generates a lot of money from donations, adoptions, sales and so on. I just find it a bit strange to see a rescue ask for money on a chat site that's all.

Will you please tell me where you got the information that backs up the statement you made about a website generating a lot of money for a new rescue? Sadly you are misinformed and you are completely in the dark about the purpose of a website. Saying that having a website makes you legit is the same as saying that pasting wings on your back makes you an angel.

Again, you are mistaken - Yorkie Rescue Colorado DID NOT, HAS NOT and WILL NOT ask for donations from this group. It is not allowed. We post purely to inform - not to beg. We have done this long before we had a website - inform the group of what is going on with our rescue. We do it because we are members of this group. Members of this group love Yorkies. If a person chooses to help; that is a personal choice.

Our concern and focus is, and always will be, to help Yorkies in need. In Reese's case we do not have the funds to help him. We posted so that those also concerned about the welfare of less fortunate Yorkies could help if they saw fit to do so. Helping makes many people feel good. How about you?

I do not apologize for posting about our shortcomings, our lack of funds - our inability to offer immediate help for this Yorkie and I'm sorry if you find it strange. Would it have been more acceptable to turn a blind eye on this dog because we couldn't afford to take him?

My heart and my thanks to everyone who has offered suggestions, offered to help in any way. YOU are the people who I post too. YOU are the people who reach out to stroke the matted face of a friendless Yorkie. YOU are the people who save them. Yorkie Rescue Colorado is merely the conduit for your kindness.

I will be posting an update on Reese later today. I am expecting and hoping to have some good news for all of us!!!!!

Sincerely,
Trish
Yorkie Rescue Colorado
yorkierescuecolorado.com

[bettyeanne]

Gingergirlsmom, livingdustmops, Tatiana11, TLC & kalina82 ... thank you from the bottom of my heart for your advice, support and effort in trying to help us to help this little one! I am so sorry that I didn't see these posts earlier and if any of you experienced any unpleasantness on our behalf, well, I apologize for that also. I suppose, when you've been here for as long as I have, you just assume that everyone knows you're honest and would never, ever do anything as deplorable as try to "scam" anyone, especially by using a poor defenseless animal to do so! Trish & I have been trying so hard to help every little one that we are contacted about whether it's accept them as surrenders or just advise/refer a distraught owner who doesn't know what to do! I certainly hope that those of you who know us also know that if Trish & I have a crust of bread ... 2/3 of it goes to our babies!! We love and appreciate every one of you and pretty soon I believe that Trish will have some very good news for you all!!

[Tatiana11]

Looking forward to good news, still no work from the alameda vet!! perhaps since its the weekend, he is lacking. No snow here in aurora/denver yet so it should be an easy commute if the need to go anywhere arises.

[Gingergirlsmom]

Originally Posted by bettyeanne

Gingergirlsmom, livingdustmops, Tatiana11, TLC & kalina82 ... thank you from the bottom of my heart for your advice, support and effort in trying to help us to help this little one! I am so sorry that I didn't see these posts earlier and if any of you experienced any unpleasantness on our behalf, well, I apologize for that also. I suppose, when you've been here for as long as I have, you just assume that everyone knows you're honest and would never, ever do anything as deplorable as try to "scam" anyone, especially by using a poor defenseless animal to do so! Trish & I have been trying so hard to help every little one that we are contacted about whether it's accept them as surrenders or just advise/refer a distraught owner who doesn't know what to do! I certainly hope that those of you who know us also know that if Trish & I have a crust of bread ... 2/3 of it goes to our babies!! We love and appreciate every one of you and pretty soon I believe that Trish will have some very good news for you all!!

Beattyanne,

No suffering going on here! I just wish that I could do something more substantial then tell his story.

I'm looking forward to news!!!

[kalina82]

just wanted to state again, that if you cannot pay for the surgery and you wait too long, please do not have the owner put him to sleep. Have the leg amputated (i'm sorry if it sounds cruel but its a much better outcome then euthanasia). He will live a long and healthy life this way.

Since his break was last week the bones are already starting to mend, but they are probably mending the wrong way. The longer the break goes untreated the harder the surgery is going to be and its going to cost more money.

I don't think it was mentioned yet, and if it was i'm sorry i missed it, but do you know what kind of break it is and what exactly is fractured?