A car hit my dog?

her leg is definately broken, when i take her to the dog pount will they put her to sleep?

2006-09-18T10:27:48Z

i do not have the money for surgery for my dog :(

HDB2006-09-18T10:42:30Z

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As someone else mentioned, many shelters don't have the necessary funds to treat an injured animal. You would have to give up ownership of her and unless she is taken to a no kill shelter, she will most likely be put down.

There are lots of vets who are willing to take payments. Call your local shelter or ASPA and ask ask if they can refer you to someone.

I apologize for my previous comment, which I know was rude, and which I removed. I made the comment before I knew that you were having financial difficulties..

PLEASE take your dog to a vet ASAP. I'm sure he is in pain and suffering with his leg being broken.

Good luck. I really do hope hat you can find a vet who will help.

luvmydogz2006-09-18T19:08:58Z

I cannot imagine the pound NOT killing your animal (aka putting her to sleep). This is because they usually have no choice - most of them are overcrowded, underfinanced, and out of options for a dog with an injury. They cannot afford much more than the basics. I urge you to do the right thing and take your dog to the vet. Kindly ask for payment options or borrow some money from friends/family. Your dog is counting on you to be responsible. Please do not start a lifelong habit of passing the buck - dumping your responsibilities onto someone else. I am not trying to be cruel to you but feel really strongly that you get your dog the care that she needs. If you are unable to continue to care for your dog, you may want to search for a great home for her. The immediate concern, however, is to get her the proper care and not abandon her when she needs you the most. Please consider this. Thank you.

sk8rgurl2006-09-18T17:38:43Z

Take that poor dog to a vet, or a clinic ASAP!!!! Most places will allow you to set up payment plans if you dont have the $$ up front.

A broken leg is curable! He/She is in pain, and needs to be seen by a doctor to get everything right.

Why live with the guilt of just giving up on your dogs broken leg, putting him/her down, & living a lifetime without him/her, when all you have to do is make some sacrifices with cash for a few weeks?!?!!??!?!?!

Lori D2006-09-18T17:44:23Z

I hope you are not just bringing her to the pound because of her injuries. Some vets will help you if you tell them your situation. I had a friend who worked at a shelter and the do things there that should be illegal. Please don't take her to the pound, call the vet and see if they will take her or try to find her a new home. Put an ad in the paper. I hope everything works out.

bobbysgirl7032006-09-18T19:42:12Z

Call different vets and find one that will take payments. It is not a life threatening problem and the dog should not have to die because of it. Also always have your dog on a leash and never leave it outside unsupervised, that way this won't happen again. In many areas it is considered animal abuse to not seek medical treatment when needed.

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