After undergoing testing at the vet yesterday, we got the worst news possible. Titan is going to need a Total Hip Replacement. He has bad hip dysplasia in both hips. He was given a pain killer and a prescription to help with lubricating the joint, but we can only do that for 14 days. The vet says by then we have to make a decision...
Our decision is between paying $3000 or more dollars for surgery or putting him down. I'm sure that we arent the only ones who are tight on funds this year, and $3000 is not possible.
B is talking with a few specialists today and the breeder is making a few calls to some contacts in the police K9 field to see if there is anything to be done to help us out. She has also offered us a healthy puppy in her next litter.
I dont want a new puppy. I want my dog to be okay. Im sure yall know what I mean, when I say that our dogs are like our kids. If you have ever had to put down a dog, then you also know how painful that is.
Last Christmas we lost B's dad, and I just cant bare to think of losing Titan this year.
Please pray that we get some sort of good news today. He is such a sweet and loving dog and I cant imagine our little house without him.
Our decision is between paying $3000 or more dollars for surgery or putting him down. I'm sure that we arent the only ones who are tight on funds this year, and $3000 is not possible.
B is talking with a few specialists today and the breeder is making a few calls to some contacts in the police K9 field to see if there is anything to be done to help us out. She has also offered us a healthy puppy in her next litter.
I dont want a new puppy. I want my dog to be okay. Im sure yall know what I mean, when I say that our dogs are like our kids. If you have ever had to put down a dog, then you also know how painful that is.
Last Christmas we lost B's dad, and I just cant bare to think of losing Titan this year.
Please pray that we get some sort of good news today. He is such a sweet and loving dog and I cant imagine our little house without him.
I completely understand when you say that this is your child. Our puppy is the same way! my thoughts and prayers are with you guys!!! many Hugs to you all!
ReplyDeleteOh I'm so sorry to hear of your situation with poor Titan. What an unfair decision you have in your hands. :( If only there were $$ trees galore everywhere, then it'd be a no-brainer!
ReplyDeleteoh no, i am so sorry girl.. i will be praying for yall!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry my friend. How tragic. Good luck with things and my thoughts are going out your way.
ReplyDeleteAww...I'm sorry to hear. I'll be hoping for the best for Titan. Something else you might want to do is go to the Athens Vet School/Vet. A lot of times you can get procedures done for less money since it's a teaching vet. Just a thought. Thinking positive thoughts for your family!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear this. Thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteThink happy thoughts!
ReplyDeleteI'm very sorry for this bad news.
Set up a paypal account for this, I'd be happy to give you a little to help out.
ReplyDeletethis is awful I have a pound puppy who we have gone through multiple health scares with he is like my child and wrestling with the money issue is soooo hard I use to be pre-vet in college and I know that at texas atm has one of the best vet schools and price wise can be half or less sometimes then what a privet vet clinic will quote you I'm keeping you and titan in my prayers
ReplyDeleteOh gosh! I am so sorry. I really hope that someone can find a solution and he doesnt have to be put down. What a terrible thing you have to go through. I am sorry!
ReplyDeleteOh no!! I am so SORRY! I can't imagine how devastated I would be!! Keeping my fingers crossed that you get good news today!
ReplyDeleteDon't give up on Titan yet! I work for a veterinary surgeon, so we run into cases all of the time like this -- surgery is required, but the funds aren't there. Here is a list of places you can contact to see if you can get help paying for the surgery:
ReplyDeletehttp://thepetfund.com
http://www.angels4animals.org
http://www.piggerspals.org
http://www.help-a-pet.org
http://www.imom.org
http://www.tailsofhopefoundation.org
if your vet is an AAHA facility, you can also check with http://www.aahahelpingpets.com
Also, see if your vet will take CareCredit. They have no and low-cost financing options available for veterinary care. http://www.CareCredit.com
There is also a new option available, but you'll have to search for a vet who is participating in the program, called bioscaffold implants. It is a less expensive and less invasive option that uses collagen to actually regenerate bone.
I hope this helps! Best wishes for you and Titan.
Oh I'm so sorry girl! I will be praying for him.
ReplyDeleteOMG this is so sad...I can't imagine having to do this. There has to be a way to save him!!!!
ReplyDeleteAny news?!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear this. I know exactly what you mean. My 3 dogs are my little babies! I hope everything works out...don't give up yet!
ReplyDeleteOh no, I am so sorry about the news! I will be praying for your puppy!!
ReplyDeleteWhat horrible news... I can't imagine what y'all are going through right now. Sending good thoughts your way.
ReplyDeleteI second the comment about a Paypal fund. I'd donate too. I'd hate to see your adorable dog have to be put down.
ReplyDeletePraying for you and your pup.
ReplyDeleteI'm so so sorry friend! i will be praying for sure! We had the same problem (surgery/test/money . . .) with Charli -- but we contacted a few of the places that someone posted above . . . good luck sweet girl!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry that you are going through this....I will keep my fingers crossed & pray that everything works out!!
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