Monday, August 11, 2008

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Posted by Mandy at 9:48 AM
I spent the entire morning calling every vet, both in this town and in surrounding areas, to get prices on general vet care and spaying/neutering for rescue dogs. It wasn't surprising that every single vet I spoke to had no special discounts or programs available for those doing foster care for pups.

One vet clinic took my name and number and said they'd have the vet call me back. Amazingly, he called within the hour. He was the only vet, including OUR OWN VET, that actually said he was very interested in sitting down with me in person and talking about this more. He said that in the past he had been "burned" by stuff like this so he was leery of it, but wanted to talk more. It sounds like if I can convince him that all of this puppy's vet care is coming out of pocket and not from some government grant money, then he'll try to help me out. The lowest number I found for shots,worming, and spaying was $138. That wouldn't be so bad for one dog, but considering I just shelled out a few hundred dollars for our own two puppies' vet care/heart-worm meds and have to get those two spayed and neutered in about two months... well, that number is seeming more steep the more I stare at it.

Thankfully, a lady I'm in contact with that is helping me with the adoption process has offered to handle the vet bill and she will then take the adoption fee. This is fantastic! I emailed her and told her about this particular vet wanting more information and possibly doing it for cheaper and I hope she is excited over this as I am. Hopefully this would not only save doggie foster parents money, but also save adoptive doggie parents money too! If I'm only paying $80 instead of $150, then I'm only charging $80. Sounds like a good deal all around to me.

Our own foster pooch, Sadie, has only been on Petfinder for one day and I've already received an email from an interested lady in Camden. I answered all of her questions and I hope she emails back soon... her family sounds perfect for this dog!

Will let you know what happens with the vet and the possible adoptive family!

3 comments:

The Brown's on Monday, 11 August, 2008 said...

Hey girl! Tell me more about the puppy. We are looking for one. bcbrown@ccc-cable.net

Sugar-n-Spice on Tuesday, 12 August, 2008 said...

i can't even think of the name, now...which drives me crazy.....but when toby was a pup there was this pet care rv type thing that went around to different cities. they did spay/neutering for$25, and rabies shots for either $5 or$10. we did have to drive to another town, and they were only there for 2 days, but it was perfect! i'll try and find out if you're interested.

Mandy on Tuesday, 12 August, 2008 said...

Thanks! That would be good to know if this vet deal doesn't work out.

I'm guessing it would be something through the Humane Society. I've spoken to the director in our area and she said that when the grant money comes in she'd let me know.. but it only covers spaying/neutering. Getting shots for cheaper would be awesome!

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