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Originally Posted by Niftybergin
I'm the one who posted that I would beg from my friends if I had to, and I mean that. I would. But I can't fault at all the sensibleness of your comment here and the others who suggested surrender to a rescue organization. The larger point I'd been trying to make in my post was that I CERTAINLY would not euthanize a dog over a broken leg simply because I didn't have the wherewithal to pay for the medical care the dog needed. That seems inhumane. There have to be alternatives to killing the animal.
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I agree... and many people these days are living paycheck-to-paycheck (especially around here with our ridiculous COL), but that doesn't mean you can't pool ALL your resources to help a beloved pet. I'm not exactly rolling in dough myself, but I'd literally sell everything before giving up my dog or cats. Luckily I have a supportive family with the means to help in times of need, but even if I didn't, you'd have to pry those animals from my cold dead hands.
The dog is 10 years old, so we have no idea what their financial situation was when they got the dog - and as with human children, you don't just give up on them when times are rough. You do what you have to do, and surrendering or euthanizing should be a
last resort if that.
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No hissing and spitting about your sensible comments up above, but this last bit just seems snide. On the other hand, sure OP...post your vet's address. I'll be happy send $20 to them to contribute to your dog's medical bills.
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Yes, I agree that was a bit snide. But even in my own tight financial situation, I'd happily contribute to this dog's care if the OP gave us that option... although as somebody pointed out already, they were clearly a "fly-by" poster.