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Prayers Please!!!

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#1 ·
I woke up this morning just like any other morning. I fed Spook then got in the shower. I finished getting ready for work then put Spook and George outside for the day. About 8:00 a.m. this morning I got a phone call from a number I didn't know. So I answered and the strange voice at the other end of the line asked, "Do you have a black dog?" My heart stopped I replied yes. He said he just got hit by a car. I told him where I lived he said he's at the end of my road laying in the grass. I jumped in my car and sped off like Richard Petty. I hadn't made it very far and I got a call from Rogers Animal Control saying they were taking him to the local vet. I arrived at the vet expecting the worse. To my relief spook was laying on the table breathing hard but somewhat ok. The diagnosis right now is a small brake on the pelvis, but he will be doing x-rays at noon. I left the vet to go home to see how he got out and the gate was open. I don't know if spook jumped and unlatched the gate or if someone opened it. I'll be putting a lock on the gate from now on. I know everyone on here are dog lovers so I ask as you read this to say a short prayer that everything else will checks out ok and that he has a speedy and healthy recovery. Never thought I'd tear up over a K-9, especially one I've only had a year. Boy was I wrong.

Thanks for the support,
Andrew Fairchild
 
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#7 ·
Wow. Prayers for your dog.
 
#8 ·
Just got a call from the vet. He said the fracture doesn't stop behind the hip joint but rather carries on past the hip joint. He said he's goint to need surgery. I'm 23 I live on my own and there is just no way that is financially possible right now. Things really arent looking good. I really appreciate all the prayers and could use many more to come!

Thanks,
Andrew
 
#9 ·
Prayers for Texas that you will find a way.

Janet
 
#10 ·
Best thoughts your way..... hopefully someone can help you get Spook the surgery he needs.....
 
#12 ·
Very sorry to hear about your dog, that is sad and scary. I hope you can find some financial help. If there are humane societies in your area, sometimes, they may have programs or even vets that offer reduced prices, or vets that will work with you on a payment plan. I know it is hard to think when you are stressed and worried. Possibly some friend or relative could look into alternatives for you. I hope your dog makes it and you both have many years of hunting in the future.
 
#17 ·
Prayers sent. Ask the vet about Credit Care program.
 
#18 ·
Prayers sent your way! I agree with Julie R! 6 years ago my younger sister let my dog out and didn't get her hooked up, she bolted across the road and was hit as well. Took her to the vet and she needed a great deal of surgery. I told the vet to do whatever she needed and I would find a way. I was unemployed at the time but they had no problem setting up payment plans. I never regret it and would sacrifice my "extras" for her again in a heartbeat. Good luck and keep us updated!
 
#19 ·
Prayer offered up for you and for your dog. May God help you find a way to get this done, and may He heal your buddy completely. I had a setter I lost to cancer in 2006. The vet bill was about $1600 for the surgery, best as I can remember. I lost my dog and was out alot of money, and I tell you right now, I would make payments for a long, long time if I could have my Susie back.
 
#20 ·
Surgery is just too expensive. From what my vet told me he recommended was a specialist and he said that bill would run atleast $3000. He said if he would do it he would charge minumum of $1200 but he's done very few of them and none have been recent. He was very honest and said he wouldn't be comfortable doing it and he couldn't even gaurantee he could bring Spook back to decent health for just a pet. I have the x-rays and him looking around. I'll attach the x-ray below. If anyone has had any experience with this it would be much appreciated.
 

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#21 ·
I am not a vet, and I am very sorry what happened to your dog. You should at least check with the Specialist and see, sometimes things are not as bad (costly) as you think. Check into the "Care Credit" on high dollar charges you can sometimes get deffered interest. Maybe you have something you can sell. I will say a prayer for your "Spook" and for you...there will be tough decisions ahead.
Blessings,
Earlene
 
#22 ·
From your sig line: Money can buy you a fine dog, but only kindness can make him wag his tail.

Find a way to make him wag his tail again. Care credit, borrow some money from friends, get a credit card and charge it...
There has got to be a way...
 
#24 ·
I've looked into many things none of which will do me any good. Thank you for all the support and advice on places to look. I wish I could justify spending the money on Spook but I just can't. I got student loans, truck payment, and credit cards as it is. Wish I would've done things differently now with my money but you live and learn. He's happy and relaxed at home so there's something to look forward to at least. Only time will tell!
 
#26 ·
Thats exactly what i'm doing. That and praying. I've carried him outside to try and get him to use the bathroom but he hastn' yet. Hopefully he's just sore and there is no blockage. The vet said he didn't see there being any as of right now so we just keep praying and hope for the best!
 
#28 ·
You know what? We can all castigate this guy for not doing surgery. I'll be the first to admit it is frustrating and upsetting. I've seen plenty, between working for a vet and volunteering at a shelter. People get between rocks and hard places and unfortunately, animals suffer for it. But at 23, I'd bet we all did things we wouldn't do now. I don't like thinking of dogs as disposable or a dog not getting the treatment it needs. I've lost a dog to a vehicle, I would have given ALOT if I'd had the chance to save him instead of finding him dead, no matter what. Three years later, it still eats at me. Hell, I bought a pup from the repeat breeding, thinking it might help. It doesn't. But, at 23? I wouldn't have had the resources either. Does that mean we don't have dogs because we can't afford it? I don't have the answer to that. All we can do is hope this guy does the best he can for this dog, keeps him out of pain and doesn't let him suffer. And learns from it, as we've all learned lessons, the hard ones tend to stick deeper. Maybe he'll build a more secure kennel, take out a vet insurance policy on the next pup, build up a savings account for emergencies, who knows, but reality is, he's doing what he feels he can do. As long as the dog does not suffer, the OP has to live with his choice, not any of us. I fervently hope the dog heals enough to live a decent life and if not, I very much hope the OP does the humane thing.
 
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