I have an 1yr old Yorkie. needs knees operation. I need financial assist

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Rosie

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any ideasCT area? She needs to get operated on both knees and I can't afford the whole operation. I need to know if there are any donations organization that might be able to help me.
 
Probably not - you'll be lucky to find somewhere.

That is why most of us get insurance for our dogs. Yes it costs more per month to keep the dog but that is part of it.


That might sound hard, but it should be compulsary unless you have endless funds.
 
I"m not sure about your area, but in Michigan, I got a referral to our Michigan State University School of Veterinary Medicine- It was quoted at about $600.00 cheaper.

I am sure that you have a Veterinary school in your region as well.

Do get a second opinion though- I had two different opinions, from two different vets, in the same practice. The first vet, said it was the worst luxating patella she had seen, calling it a grade 4 and wanted the surgery done at the time of his neuter.

Second vet told me that as long as my Yorkie kept his weight down and did not complain of any pain- he may never need the knee surgery.

Lastly, I happened to take him to an out of town vet, when he fell ill a couple of weeks ago while we were on vacation-this vet commented that BOTH knees were a grade 2 and he wanted me to come back for two separate surgeries at $1,400 a pop!

So I am now taking the "wait 'n see" approach- hope this helps!
 
You need to raise the funds on your own or work out a payment plan.
Most non-profits spend precious funds on animals that are relinquished by the owners.
Get creative with yard sales or find other ideas to generate funds.
 
You need to raise the funds on your own or work out a payment plan.
Most non-profits spend precious funds on animals that are relinquished by the owners.
Get creative with yard sales or find other ideas to generate funds.
 
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