Baxenden girl needs £1,500 to save attacked cat - Page 2

MargaretR · 20-01-2009, 20:04

The postponement of any action until funds are raised might be considered cruelty by RSPCA standards..... they may intervene.

andrewb · 20-01-2009, 21:02

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Originally Posted by garinda

Odd how so many animal lovers are happy to have their pets put down when their quality of life is deemed unacceptable, yet there's so little support for human euthanasia.

People are strange animals.

I'm an animal lover, but a cat is a cat. I support euthanasia, not for the same logic however.

garinda · 20-01-2009, 21:10

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Originally Posted by andrewb

a cat is a cat.

It's not like you to show so much insight.

Retlaw · 20-01-2009, 21:33

How the eck do they reckon on 1500 quid.
Are they calling in Harley St specialists, some of these vets
think they should be living the life style. I'll bet the actual cost
is nearer £100. Rip off Britain again.

Retlaw.

magpie · 20-01-2009, 21:36

its a cat for goodness sake .... just put it down and put the money to good use:
( ouch )

steeljack · 20-01-2009, 22:19

I can remember the days when many folk kept a dolly-tub in the backyard for such occasions

garinda · 21-01-2009, 00:40

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Originally Posted by steeljack

I can remember the days when many folk kept a dolly-tub in the backyard for such occasions

Is that what was used if you couldn't afford any Dolly Blue?

jaysay · 21-01-2009, 10:51

I can remember when I was a lad, the council yard was at the back of our house in Monarch Street Ossy, they had a gas chamber in one of the garages for putting dogs and cats down, thank goodness we've moved on from those days and at least now we can give much loved pets a quick and peaceful end

katex · 22-01-2009, 18:37

I hope this young lady does raise the money to treat her cat.

I am sure that the vet would have not offered the operation if she didn't think it would prolong its life without discomfort.

The only thing I find sad about this is that, when you take on a pet of any kind, you have to be prepared for all emergencies that hit your pocket ... they are not cheap toys.

Don't know much about Pet Insurance, but feel everyone should take this out if you wish to be able to meet any costly unexpected veterinary bills .. unless you are sure you will have the finances if any accidents happen in the future. This would keep your pet with you rather than the option of putting it down due to lack of finance.

Polly_45 · 22-01-2009, 21:38

I do believe a vet cannot refuse treatment to any animal if it is in need,which makes me question why if this operation is urgent hasnt the vet operated and relieved the cat from its pain.
Insurance is a must for any animal these days for cats its something like £4.00 a month dependant on age,for dogs its different depending on breed.

Caz · 22-01-2009, 21:44

From personal experience, if an emergency op is needed and the owner asks if it can go ahead, and has limited funds, the vet will come to an arrangement whereby the client can pay by installments, to be paid within a specific time. At least this was my experience with the vets at Clayton.

Who is the vet in this case? anyone know? Surely if the family was willing to clear the debt within a time period the vet would have gone ahead?

Eric · 22-01-2009, 22:19

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Originally Posted by garinda

Odd how so many animal lovers are happy to have their pets put down when their quality of life is deemed unacceptable, yet there's so little support for human euthanasia.

People are strange animals.

Agree 100% (or maybe 99.9%) ... esp. on the last comment. I love my animals; they are my friends and companions. And I go to any reasonable lengths to keep them alive and well. But there does come a time .....

If we treated our human relatives with the same love and compassion, it would lessen the fear of that terminal time we all have to face eventually. I have made a "living will"; and I have chosen my closest friend to be the one who will, if I am unable, give the instruction to pull the plug. I am a strong supporter of human euthanasia ... allowing, of course, that legal and ethical safeguards are put in place.

MargaretR · 22-01-2009, 23:21

I will never spend my 'old age nest egg' below the sum needed for a one way trip to Switzerland

PS don't care about funeral costs - they can throw the body bag off a mountain to be studied by archeologists in centuries to come

Polly_45 · 22-01-2009, 23:25

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Originally Posted by Caz

From personal experience, if an emergency op is needed and the owner asks if it can go ahead, and has limited funds, the vet will come to an arrangement whereby the client can pay by installments, to be paid within a specific time. At least this was my experience with the vets at Clayton.

Who is the vet in this case? anyone know? Surely if the family was willing to clear the debt within a time period the vet would have gone ahead?

I read its Mearlys in Accrington i dont use them so unsure as to what they offer,but i know my vet works alongside the PDSA and anyone not having enough funds is offered a payment plan.

Eric · 23-01-2009, 00:28

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

I will never spend my 'old age nest egg' below the sum needed for a one way trip to Switzerland

PS don't care about funeral costs - they can throw the body bag off a mountain to be studied by archeologists in centuries to come

And at the foot of the mountain, some poor sod in tight leather shorts gets creamed by the mortal remains of MargaretR

That should make it into the "National Enquirer" and the "Daily Mirror"