raiye Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 What are folks take on rescues that take on very ill dogs knowing the treatment is going to cost thousands when they dont have the funds to then pay for that treatment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathyw Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 How do they turn them away? I couldn't ever condemn a rescue for trying to do whatever they thought best for the animal they rescued. I would however be very disappointed if they turned/walked away from an animal in desperate need of help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rotties Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Depends on the serious illness I suppose too, the funds the rescue has available at that time and how long the problem will exist for and the quality of life for the dog. I dont suppose many rescues would turn away from a dog in desperate need of treatment but there are many things to be took in to consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raiye Posted July 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 I dont mean animals that have been handed in and then discovered to be poorly. Once in care I couldnt turn my back on them either. Am talking more about dogs advertised for sale as poorly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rotties Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 (edited) In that case, try to take it and then make via a vet a informed decision into the dogs future. I suppose we are all different, I had a dog with cancer and after talks with my vet decided against chemo for him as the vets told me it would only give us at the most extra six months and let him go after a really good couple of weeks together, others in my position would have took the treatment, doesnt mean either of us would be wrong, just feel differently about it! Edited July 9, 2008 by Red Rotties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaos Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Am talking more about dogs advertised for sale as poorly. I would think there may be more 'issues' about a rescue 'buying' any dog? In general, I would say if a rescue (or anybody else) can offer help to an animal, then go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estweyn Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 I suppose it depends on the severity of the condition. GSD rescue have just taken a bitch with suspected EPI, she is bone thin. But she has a lovely nature so her outlook is good and she has a chance of being rehomed. Mack (see fundraising section) again is a dog with a medical condition, he came into Sheffield stray kennels with those bad ears due to neglect but he is a lovely nature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melp Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 I would think there may be more 'issues' about a rescue 'buying' any dog? In general, I would say if a rescue (or anybody else) can offer help to an animal, then go for it. I agree. If a dog needs help it needs help and if someone can give it or has the capacity to raise funds for its treatment then they should do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaraMoochi Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 I think it would be very sad if any rescue turned away a dog in need of medical treatment, it might be its only chance... And rescues do have special fundraising for special cases - at the Bath Cats and Dogs Home we recently had a big fundraise for a lab called Dly, born with hip dysplasia (sp?) to cover her treatment and physiotherapy I believe. It was very successful, and tons of people also came forward to home her xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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