From: celticwitch99	Date: June 17th, 2009 03:39 pm (UTC)		(Link)

Vet bills do indeed suck. I have laid out the equivalent of 3 mos. rent to keep my boy alive, and I remember begging for money to help with the vet bill. He passed away earlier this year at age 18. He had a long, happy, spoiled life though. :-)

I donated what I could. I hope others chip in!

	From: winters_queen	Date: June 17th, 2009 03:46 pm (UTC)		(Link)

Yeah, no kidding. I had plunked down 500 for an operation, not to mention the monthly meds for my baby for a year and a half. I didn't have her for long unfortunately but I made sure she was comfortable for the time I had her.

	From: razzymelon	Date: June 17th, 2009 03:44 pm (UTC)		(Link)

You might suggest looking into CareCredit. They give out credit cards for dental/vet/other health related expenses that aren't covered by health insurance usually. They usually have 6 months no interest, so if push comes to shove, it might work.

	From: winters_queen	Date: June 17th, 2009 03:48 pm (UTC)		(Link)

I read the entry and they did get a credit limit for that of 500 but they're still struggling because of the one being unemployed and the other on a suspension from their job.

	From: shadwing	Date: June 17th, 2009 06:19 pm (UTC)		(Link)

I was just going to suggest that myself, since it was a lifesaver when my roomie's cat had to go in. That was a 1200.00 bill (yipe!)

	From: chulacabra	Date: June 17th, 2009 04:12 pm (UTC)		(Link)

This is so hard. My mom is struggling with this right now because her dog has cancer and my mom has already spent $2,100 on her treatment. She can't afford anymore and now is trying to get up the courage to put her dog to sleep. It sucks because her dog is only five years old, but she can't bankrupt herself on veterinary bills.

	From: winters_queen	Date: June 17th, 2009 07:42 pm (UTC)		(Link)

It is hard. I had to make that decision with my cat a year and a half ago and what it comes down to is the quality of life for the pet (which seriously sucks. Humans have enough illnesses, why have it so animals get it as well). My roommate went through this last November with her horse who's liver was failing. It's so hard. :( Sometimes it's a matter of thinking of the happy times that she's given her dog.

	From: prettyh	Date: June 17th, 2009 05:07 pm (UTC)		(Link)

Donated and Twittered about it, and suggested Dayna (or someone close to her) set up a Facebook group to get the word out and drum up donations - it was miraculous to see how fast it worked to save the life of my friend Terrance's cat two years ago.

*fingers crossed*

Edited at 2009-06-17 05:08 pm (UTC)

	From: sweetdragon	Date: June 17th, 2009 05:17 pm (UTC)		(Link)

Thank you so, so much. People have been very generous, and it's just a miracle to me. I am literally crying with gratitude. SALTWATER FROM MY EYES WHAT IS THIS.

Seriously. Thank you. Please keep spreading the word.

	From: alliancesjr	Date: June 17th, 2009 10:53 pm (UTC)		(Link)

Proof that people love you, sis.

	From: more_dragoncelt	Date: June 17th, 2009 06:33 pm (UTC)		(Link)

I helped out, too. I know how hard it is when beloved pets are so sick. :(

	From: vivian_shaw	Date: June 17th, 2009 06:37 pm (UTC)		(Link)

Donated. It's got to be the worst choice ever, between rent and a pet's life.

	From: gryffinwhore	Date: June 17th, 2009 07:18 pm (UTC)		(Link)

I donated what I could and truly wish it could have been more. That is my greatest fear that I will be in a situation like that one day with my baby. *dashes off to cuddle with him*

	From: foresthouse	Date: June 17th, 2009 07:33 pm (UTC)		(Link)

When my chinchillas got sick, it cost at least $500...and then they both died anyway. :( Why do vet bills COST SO MUCH. *sigh*

From: sfulton229	Date: June 17th, 2009 09:20 pm (UTC)		(Link)

Because animals don't get insured like people and there isn't Medicaid/Medicare for animals. Trust me, the vets aren't making much of a profit and drug costs keep going up.

	From: isca	Date: June 17th, 2009 08:50 pm (UTC)		(Link)

I only wish I could give more.

	From: alliancesjr	Date: June 17th, 2009 10:12 pm (UTC)		(Link)

Snuggles is a sweet cat. She is soft and cuddly and even was brave enough to come crawl onto my lap.

Vetinary bills suck.

	From: quasievil_bunny	Date: June 17th, 2009 10:14 pm (UTC)		(Link)

I have a fur-baby too. Missy broke her leg last year. Final cost? Almost $4000.00! So yeah, I do understand.

Donating now!

Edited at 2009-06-17 10:15 pm (UTC)

	From: tukativa	Date: June 17th, 2009 11:41 pm (UTC)		(Link)

Donated. Best wishes to the kitty!

	From: emmaorgana	Date: June 18th, 2009 12:02 am (UTC)		(Link)

Poor dear kitty. Ugh, I hate seeing animals in pain, but vet bills are so hard to handle. I sent a little bit, hope it helps.

	From: starstruckfeie	Date: June 18th, 2009 08:01 am (UTC)		(Link)

Aww! I only have $15 in my account so I gave only $5. I'd probably spend it on iTunes/starbucks/something stupid so it might as well go to something that matters. I hope the kitty gets better.

	From: chibikaijuu	Date: June 18th, 2009 06:55 pm (UTC)		(Link)

Vet bills suck like a frickken black hole. We get a "family discount" at our vet, because we have three cats, and a checkup for all three plus a dewormer still sets us back around $300 or so. When my male cat had a urinary blockage my credit card nearly got turned off because I had never used it that much before (it was around $400-500+ a day for three days, plus some follow-up care that cost some more money). Thing is, vet bills cost this much because the veterinary industry isn't set up to swallow certain costs (of machines, tests, staff) etc. because there's no hospital system and the equipment has to often be specialized (and pet insurance costs a ton).

When I get paid I'll be sure to toss something their way.