My local humane society has offered me $100 towards my dog's medical care. I lost my job recently after taking my female chin in, and things are a bit tight on unemployment. I am thankful to them. I have never accepted help for my pet's medical care before. It almost feels wrong. I have always paid my pets medical bills myself, or with the help of my parents. My mom lost her job this month as well. Is it wrong accepting their help? My girl is an older dog who is dying. She has been with me 13 years. She had a home that loves and has since she was a puppy. She has never lacked for anything. I have a few extra small animal supplies I will be giving them, as well as some hay.
Accepting help paying vet bills?
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Jenn
ZooKeeper
I had been in a position years ago when I needed assistance. I hated the idea of accepting monetary help, but I really did need it at the time. I think it is perfectly fine to accept help on a short term basis. Since then, I have donated and helped out when I can to give back to the community. Accept the help now, since you are in need, and give back in the future when you can.
Riven
Bad Chin
What concerns me is that you say she's dying. Is it for something she needs or has had done? If it's for something she needs then it comes to a question of quality of life vs. quantity of life.
That's a tough one, really in the end you just need to go with your heart. They are trying to support good owners. Good owners help keep pets out of shelters!
That's a tough one, really in the end you just need to go with your heart. They are trying to support good owners. Good owners help keep pets out of shelters!
It is towards her $400 ultrasound she had done this past Monday. I had already spent $400 at my regular vet. The ultrasound discovered her liver and kidneys are full of tumors. At this point nothing can be done. She is on medication now to help her feel better. She still gets excited when she sees people, and barks at strangers. I know she does not have much longer. $100 would cover her being put down. She has a few weeks at best 
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Riven
Bad Chin
Always a tough decision...
mercynursie
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I have been so blessed by family,friends,and my faith especially with my last cancer battle that I support what my husband and I call "pray it forward".If either of us is presented with opportunity to help someone else out that needs it,neither of us thinks twice about it-sometimes we can only kick in a few dollars,a grocery card,gas card,whatever we can at the moment.We do that(usually anonymously) with the only request being that someday they "pray it forward" in some way to help another.
Pookinaround
FUZZ BUTT ENTHUSIAST
I am soooo sorry to hear about your puppy...:-( Everything happens for a reason. So if they are offering to help and you are needing help then hey that is what compassion is all about. Don't feel bad. I am sure there will be some point in your life where you will help someone else. It is simply the circle of life.
starleomach
Dawnna's Keeper
If you need the help accept it...and when you are again in a position to pass it on help out someone else
