| ladymom |
 Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 11:27 pm
Post subject: Military family needs help |
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Hello,
My family and are are stationed in NC. I had to fly back to England (UK) to retrieve our dalmation after being there for 4 years. We flew him to England.. and due to military reasons we had to leave him with friends. Friends who did not return him to us. So I bought a plane ticket and flew back just to get him. 9 months after, we bought a house, and the day after my 4 year olds birthday, he was hit by a car. We had only been in our house for a week before this had happened. Our dalmation was like our first child. He was 7 years old and he was the best dog in the world! And I'm not just saying that.. he was the best. I miss him greatly.
A neighbor came home to get her cell phone, and our dog was doing what he did best.. sniffing around and exploring his new territory. The only car to come home that entire day.. and that second.. my daughter called for him to come back into the yard.. he stopped and started to come back to her and that is when he got hit. I had performed CPR on him and did revive him. However his injuries were to intense. After the shock and a neighbor bringing him to a local vet hospital (our car had broke down and I didn't have a way to drive him. A complete stranger who was also a neighbor took him to the vet for me), they informed me that he needed a blood transfusion. But that wouldn't even gaurentee anything. I told them to do everything they could.. but this local fiancial rescue help foundation thingie.. said they could not cover a transfusion. I did not have the money to pay for it. He did not respond to the medicine they gave him. I went to see him and he wagged his tail and gave me his dal smile. I went back home, and after an hour went back to see him again. He started have ceasures and was un responsive. Later that day we gave the ok to put him down.
The foundation said they would cover the bill for us. This was last October. I am still receiving bills... and the hospital said they never received any payment. I still can not pay this bill and I can not recall the name of the foundation. It is the worst thing in the world to have money come in between saving a life and not. The guilt and questions have never left me. We have tried to have other dogs since it just isn't home with out one. After going through many who just didn't fit well with my kids, we have a chocolate lab now. She is a good dog.. but is dominant. I am working with her and she is getting better. I just wish I had my best friend back. He had a mickey mouse spot on his side.
Anyway.. if anyone knows of the foundation I'm talking about or can suggest any.. please let me know. I would like the hospital to have their money owed.. and i hate not being able to pay them. I'd appreciate any help anyone can give. You can email me at mumbuns@yahoo.com
Thank you
Krista |
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| Karen519 |
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 3:08 pm
Post subject: So very sorry! |
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So very sorry about your tragic loss of your Dalmation..
Here is a list of orgs taht help that I found posted on Best Friends Network-they really help shelters/rescues and owners.
Blind Dogs
IMOM Blind Dogs Fund:
http://www.imom.org/fa/contact.htm
GENERAL
In Memory of Magic (IMOM) is dedicated to insuring that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged.
http://www.imom.org
IMOM, Inc
PO Box 282
Cheltenham, MD 20623
Phone (866)-230-2164 Fax (301)-599-1852
United Animal Nations established the LifeLine fund in 1997 to aid companion animals in times of life-threatening emergencies when their caregivers, with low or no incomes, are unable to afford the entire cost of treatment.
http://uan.org/lifeline/index.html
United Animal Nations
P.O. Box 188890
Sacramento, California 95818
Telephone: (916) 429 2457 fax: (916) 429 2456
LifeLine Fund - http://www.uan.org/index.cfm?navid=28
Help-A-Pet is a nonprofit organization, which provides financial assistance for the medical care of pets whose guardians are unable to afford the expense
http://www.help-a-pet.org/home..html
Help-A-Pet
P. O. Box 244
Hinsdale, Illinois 60521
Telephone: (630) 986-9504 fax: (630) 986-9141
Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Programs provides financial assistance for emergency medical care for cats.
http://www.fveap.org/sys-tmpl/door/
FVEAP
1641 Elizabeth Lane
Yuba City, CA 95993
Fax: 888-301-4264
DISEASE-SPECIFIC
Diabetes
IMOM Diabetic Pet Fund
http://www.imom.org/diabetic-pets
Diabetic Pet Fund:
http://www.petdiabetes.net/fund/
Special Needs cats
Cats in Crisis:
http://www.catsincrisis.org/crisisFund.html
Blind Dogs
IMOM Blind Dogs Fund:
http://www.imom.org/fa/contact.htm
Chronic Renal Failure (CRF)
IMOM Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) Kitties Fund
http://www.imom.org/funds/crf.htm
Cats in Crisis Mesa Fund
http://www.catsincrisis.org/mesaFund.html
Cats - Heart and Thyroid
Cats in Crisis Stripes Fund
http://www.catsincrisis.org/stripesFund.html
Cats - Neurological conditions and mobility impairments
Cats in Crisis Gillie Fund
http://www.catsincrisis.org/gillieFund.html
ASSISTANCE DOGS
Assistance Dog Partners
http://www.iaadp.org/VCP.html
FUNDING FOR ORGANIZATIONS (Specific animals needing veterinary care):
http://www.catsincrisis.org/
http://www.imom.org
BREED-SPECIFIC
If you have a specific breed of dog, contact the national club for that breed. In some cases, these clubs offer a veterinary financial assistance fund. Here are a few websites for groups that provide financial assistance for specific breeds:
Bernese Mountain Dog
http://www.behaf.org/help.html
Corgi
http://www.corgiaid.org/
Doberman (special needs)
http://www.doberman911.org/
Great Pyrenees
http://www.angelfire.com/bc2/pyramedic/summary.html
Labrador Retriever
http://www.labmed.org
http://www.labradorlifeline.org/
Pit Bull/Staffordshire Terrier
http://www.pbrc.net/fund/financial.html
Westies
http://www.westiemed.com/
American Animal Hospital Association
http://www.aahahelpingpets.org/home/
"The heartbreak happens all too often ? a pet owner is unable to
afford treatment and their sick or injured companion animal pays the
price. If the owner is elderly, disabled or on a fixed income, the
cost of care may be too much of a stretch for their pocketbook.
Perhaps they have been victimized by crime, property loss or a job
layoff and are experiencing a temporary financial hardship ? making it
too difficult to afford pet care. And some animals, brought to clinics
by Good Samaritans, don't have an owner to pay for treatment. Whatever
the situation, the fact remains the same: When sick or injured animals
are unable to receive veterinary care, they suffer. Through the AAHA
Helping Pets Fund, veterinary care is possible for sick or injured
pets even if they have been abandoned or if their owner is
experiencing financial hardship."
Angels 4 Animals
www.Angels4Animals.org
"Angels4Animals, a non-profit organization and a program of Inner
Voice Community Services, has a mission to serve as the guardian
angel of animals whose caretakers find themselves in difficult
financial situations. At Angels4Animals we believe that animal owners
should not have to say goodbye to the animals that they love. Our
work is accomplished in conjunction with veterinary clinics across
the country, eager to assist as many animals, and their owners, as
possible. Our services range from financial aid to complete treatment
to those pets and pet owners in need."
Care Credit
www.carecredit.com
A credit card company for health care, including veterinary care.
"CareCredit, the leader in patient/client financing, has helped more
than 3 million patients/clients get the treatment or procedures they
needed and wanted. With a comprehensive range of plan options, for
treatment or procedure fees from $1 to over $25,000, we offer a plan
and a low monthly payment to fit comfortably into almost every
budget."
Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance (FVEAP)
http://www.fveap.org/sys-tmpl/door/
"The NEED & The HELP: Seniors, People with disabilities, People who
have lost their job, Good Samaritans who rescue a cat or kitten - any
of these folks may need financial assistance to save a beloved
companion."
The Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program is a nonprofit 501
(c)(3) organization that provides financial assistance to cat and
kitten guardians who are unable to afford veterinary services to save
their companions when life-threatening illness or injury strikes.
Help-A-Pet
http://www.help-a-pet.org/home.html
"Our efforts focus on serving the elderly, the disabled, and the
working poor. For lonely seniors, physically/mentally challenged
individuals and children of working parents, pets represent much more
than a diversion."
IMOM
http://www.imom.org
"Mission Statement:
Helping people help pets. To better the lives of sick, injured and
abused companion animals. We are dedicated to insure that no
companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker
is financially challenged."
The Pet Fund
http://thepetfund.com/
"The Pet Fund is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit association that
provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need
urgent veterinary care. Often animals are put down or suffer
needlessly because their owners cannot afford expensive surgery or
emergency vet visits. Companion animal owners must often make the
difficult decision to put an animal down or neglect urgent medical
needs because of the costs involved. The purpose of the Pet Fund is
to work towards a future where decisions about companion animal
medical care need never be made on the basis of cost."
United Animal Nations
http://www.uan.org/lifeline/index.html
"The mission of LifeLine is to help homeless or recently rescued
animals suffering from life-threatening conditions that require
specific and immediate emergency veterinary care. We strive to serve
Good Samaritans and rescue groups who take in sick or injured
animals. In certain cases, LifeLine can also assist senior citizens
and low-income families pay for immediate emergency veterinary care."
UK Assistance with Veterinary Bills
http://www.petloversonline.co.uk/financial.htm
"Most of us can cope with the financial commitment involved in the
day to day care of our pets. However, how many of us come out in a
cold sweat when our pet is ill or injured and we know we have to take
it to the vet? Most of us are fortunate enough to be able to afford
it but, some of us who love our animals dearly cannot. Unfortunately
we do not have a PDSA or a RSPCA Centre within our area, but there
are a few charities who may be able to help."
Other Groups Who are Breed or Injury Specific:
Corgi Aid
http://www.corgiaid.org/
Dachshunds Needing IVDD surgery
http://members.rushmore.com/~dds/applyforhelp.htm
<http://members.rushmore.com/%7Edds/applyforhelp.htm>
HandicappedPets.com
http://www.handicappedpets.com/Articles/help/
"From time to time, HandicappedPets.com recognizes a caretaker of
handicapped pets that need some special attention, and a little extra
help. There are those who are so selflessly dedicated to their animal
families that they give up a little more than they can afford."
Labrador Lifeline
http://www.labradorlifeline.org/success/2005-abbey.htm
LabMed: Rx For Rescued Labs
http://www.labmed.org/aid_main.html |
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