My cat is dying and I can't afford her vet fees.

[Doctor Jeff]

:(

[MEGANS LAW]

:(

how much u need?

[Doctor Jeff]

$3000

[MEGANS LAW]

$3000

lets see if we can set up a kickstarter or something buddy.

[Doctor Jeff]

you guys should buy pet insurance.

[Doctor Jeff]

lets see if we can set up a kickstarter or something buddy.

I don't know how to do that. ill look at the website

[Ezalor]

what does your cat have

[Lev_Mer]

I fucking love cats but total cat replacement surgery is a better option.

its 50$ at the pound.

let the other one sleep forever, don't be cruel.

Is it old age or an accident? I could change my opinion were it a young cat and the outlook is great should it get the surgery...

[Doctor Jeff]

She just moved house, we don't know whats wrong. Thats all just for the ultrasound and mri.

[Doctor Jeff]

It says write a compelling fundraiser story but its just my cat and I don't want her to die.

[Pikrib]

I got a cat you can have. Hell I got two you can have. PM me your address ill box them up and ship them when I get off work.

U want a dog too? I'll throw it in the box for free. Besides the evil cats might need something to eat on the trip.

[Doctor Jeff]

-- If this is against the rules, don't ban me, just delete the post --

Here is a link the the indiegogo I made. (https://life.indiegogo.com/fundraisers/motors-is-dying-and-i-can-t-afford-her-vet-fees/x/2030649)

Feel free to ignore or feel I am stupid for trying to save my loved one, who was healthy a month ago, and rapidly declined in health for no apparent reason.

[Doctor Jeff]

"the the"

[Recycled Children]

Sounds like kitty is about to spend her 9th life.

[loramin]

We had to put down our cat a couple years ago. It's never fun, but if the cat is older it makes so much more sense vs. keeping them alive for thousands of dollars, only to have them suffer for the rest of their life and then die maybe a year later despite all the money you spent.

[Doctor Jeff]

We had to put down our cat a couple years ago. It's never fun, but if the cat is older it makes so much more sense vs. keeping them alive for thousands of dollars, only to have them suffer for the rest of their life and then die maybe a year later despite all the money you spent.

Only she's still young and she was active/healthy a month ago before she suddenly started displaying symptoms.

[MEGANS LAW]

We had to put down our cat a couple years ago. It's never fun, but if the cat is older it makes so much more sense vs. keeping them alive for thousands of dollars, only to have them suffer for the rest of their life and then die maybe a year later despite all the money you spent.

^^.

I'm in the medical field. There's a point where it's no longer compassionate or right to prolong life.

Motors might be at that point.

[Pikrib]

Just think about how many new cats you could buy for 3000$ before you spend that on a single cat.

[Doctor Jeff]

You can get infinite cats just by getting 2 free cats at the pound. quality over quantity

[Itap]

When I moved, my dog rapidly declined in health also. Took him to the vet, did some tests, and came to the conclusion he had stomach ulcers from the stress of moving and new environment. He got some antibiotics and some antiemetics. I have insurance for him, so it cost me next to nothing. Look into it

[Doctor Jeff]

When I moved, my dog rapidly declined in health also. Took him to the vet, did some tests, and came to the conclusion he had stomach ulcers from the stress of moving and new environment. He got some antibiotics and some antiemetics. I have insurance for him, so it cost me next to nothing. Look into it

Yea I regret not getting it for her, always thinking, "I'll have enough to start paying for that next month"

[Lev_Mer]

best of luck and im still interested to know the age of the cat it does look older rather than younger

if the vet knows you cant afford things they will work with you, also look into a credit line

the vet is used to people having to decide money vs life, but they dont try to talk you out of expensive stuff... i was able to cut a bill in half by declining optional services that otherwise would be included...

gonna go smoosh my cats face good luck with the million dollar cat... they are worth it

[Doctor Jeff]

She's 7, I guess thats old to some but I'm used to cats living 12-18years

[Lev_Mer]

hmmmm .. yea tough call .. sometimes the vet offers a credit card or loan thing, or maybe get a new credit card with no APR for 18 months.. could at least pay half up front, start making payments etc

[Slathar]

a kickstarter for a fucking cat while people are starving to death around the world. fuck.

[Swish]

Page isn't working anymore.

[Glenzig]

Care Credit is accepted at most vet offices. Pretty easy to get a zero interest deal for at least 6 months if not 2 years with them.
Sucks to have a sick pet. One of my cats died from sudden kidney failure about 6 months ago. But, it is what it is.

[Doctor Jeff]

took thing down, felt bad to ask for money

[Erasong]

and you should! for shame.

[Orruar]

Go to another vet that doesn't want to charge you 3 grand for some fucking diagnostic tests. Sounds like a scam to me.

[GeinHealy]

a kickstarter for a fucking cat while people are starving to death around the world. fuck.

It is better to light a single candle than to to curse the darkness.

@Slather You're right, however, there is indeed a LOT of darkness out there.

:*(

[Champion_Standing]

a kickstarter for a fucking cat while people are starving to death around the world. fuck.

And what exactly are you contributing towards feeding those starving people?

@OP put it back up I gots moneys for ya

[Jimmybones]

slathar spends 1,000's of dollars on hair products every month

fuk him and put the kickstarter back up

[Lune]

Go to another vet that doesn't want to charge you 3 grand for some fucking diagnostic tests. Sounds like a scam to me.

This. I have a feeling they are fully capable of finding out what is wrong with your cat, at least a ballpark diagnosis, without fucking MRIs. I bet a lot of vets, probably the majority, don't even have MRI's available.

[quido]

You should not be responsible for another life form if you can't cover the incidental expenses.

[Qtip]

Not trying to be mean, but put the cat down and get another pet in a year or two. Just lost my rottie at 12 years old. I drove every week from NJ to Pa for chemo, he had a tumor(cancer) growing on his heart. I spent over 22k for 6 months of chemo.
It made me feel better, but now I just feel like I was being greedy and wouldnt let go. The last 6 months of his life he was in pain and should have went in peace when god was calling his name.

[Orruar]

At the very least a vet should be able to give you some antibiotics or other general cat fixing drugs, and for no more than $50-100 (visit + drugs). It's unlikely your cat has some obscure disease that needs House MD on the case, and worst case, the meds don't work and you get the cat euthanized anyway.

[Kimmie]

Check another vet that has a soul and will lay things out clearly for you... The vet has to SOME clue of what's going on if he/she's worth a damn. A lot of places just want to push diagnostics for $$ when it's not even useful to do so (e.g. if an MRI will just confirm that the cat is going to die...why spend 3k on it) Also, if you get the MRI done...what if the procedure/meds are another zillion dollars?

<3s all around because kitties are the best :(

[Lev_Mer]

You should not be responsible for another life form if you can't cover the incidental expenses.

ill pretend u dont say stupid things if u dont say any more starting ... NOW

like anyone pays the real cost of anything these days... ill deal with u later jeremy!

[Herp]

Just ask them for a payment plan.

theyll give you a long ass time to pay off whatever bills you've acquired.

[Paleman]

sucks man. Whats even worse is sometimes treatment/vet just postpones the inevitable and isn't a guarantee.

[Paleman]

I kind of agree with what others are saying in terms of putting her down. It sucks to let go. But treating it isnt a cure, so she may still die, or worse, live on in pain. Sometimes its more humane to prevent your loved ones from suffering. Its a hard fucking pill to swallow for sure.

[Doctor Jeff]

its back up at the request of some people in the thread. thanks for the support. mixed feelings.

[Troxx]

We had to put down our cat a couple years ago. It's never fun, but if the cat is older it makes so much more sense vs. keeping them alive for thousands of dollars, only to have them suffer for the rest of their life and then die maybe a year later despite all the money you spent.

What he said.

Not intending to sound callous ... But I'd never drop thousands of dollars on pet diagnostics - especially an old pet. 3000$ for an MRI and ultrasound? And if you can't afford that how do you expect to fix the underlying problem which could also cost thousands?

For the record, my lab who I love dearly is rounding 10 years old and has a bunch of tumors. Labs don't live much past 11-13 on the high end. When it's her time to go - it's her time. I'll probably cry like a baby but I won't be spending hundreds or thousands of dollars to extend her life a few more miserable weeks or months.

[Barkingturtle]

We had to put our German Shepherd down last year. She was only four.

I would trade all of your lives to have her back.

Good luck OP. I'd get a second opinion.

[Swish]

Motors = best name for a cat, love it :)

Do you have any animal charities where you are? I'm in the UK but we have one nearby for people who can't afford to drop big money on things like this... there might be an animal shelter or something locally that can help?

[Champion_Standing]

I donated, the rest of you neckbeards better fork over a few bucks and help save motors.

[Slathar]

on second thought sounds like the vets a jerk. get a second opinion or have it euthenized. might suck now but its the best option. then wait a while and get a new kitten.

[Clark]

What he said.

Not intending to sound callous ... But I'd never drop thousands of dollars on pet diagnostics - especially an old pet. 3000$ for an MRI and ultrasound? And if you can't afford that how do you expect to fix the underlying problem which could also cost thousands?

For the record, my lab who I love dearly is rounding 10 years old and has a bunch of tumors. Labs don't live much past 11-13 on the high end. When it's her time to go - it's her time. I'll probably cry like a baby but I won't be spending hundreds or thousands of dollars to extend her life a few more miserable weeks or months.

Agreed. Is sad, but you can't rationalize it for the monetary endeavor.

[Orruar]

The fact that you put the fundraiser back up for $3k instead of taking the obvious approach and getting a 2nd opinion makes me think you're just using this as a way to scam for money. Seriously, see a different vet before you go collecting money from people.

[Paleman]

The fact that you put the fundraiser back up for $3k instead of taking the obvious approach and getting a 2nd opinion makes me think you're just using this as a way to scam for money. Seriously, see a different vet before you go collecting money from people.

you make a really good point.

[JayN]

http://img.pandawhale.com/51097-Any-dog-under-50-lbs-is-a-cat-3CMP.jpeg

Sorry for your loss, try dog next time

[Champion_Standing]

I do agree with getting another opinion, and if that fails look for a vet that works with that icare financing or something else like that.

[Doctor Jeff]

Actually, I have seen multiple vets, this is the lowest option I've found for imaging. I'm taking a loan to cover it, the money would go towards paying that back. So far the $10 will help.

[Doctor Jeff]

I won't be replying to this thread again, nor checking it. I don't need people to tell me I am scamming them while I am being scammed myself

[Champion_Standing]

Don't let these elf sim playing virgins get to you. Glad to hear you at least found an option, would have donated more but a lot of my money is tied up in RMT pyramid schemes atm.

[azeth]

Can you please provide proof of your veterinarian visit(s) and the amount of your loan? I'd like to see a vet bill matching the loan amount first.

[Orruar]

Actually, I have seen multiple vets, this is the lowest option I've found for imaging. I'm taking a loan to cover it, the money would go towards paying that back. So far the $10 will help.

You've seen multiple vets and they all want to perform tests that are $3k+? Do you live in Monaco or something?

[Doctor Jeff]

I only made this thread to complain, what a mess.

[nilzark]

I like animals as pets. I really like cats. But they are not people and you can get one that looks just like the one you lost. Sorry if that sounds mean.

[Slathar]

this most certainly is a scam since hes claiming "every vet wants to charge me $3000"

wut

[Guttzs]

I fucking love cats but total cat replacement surgery is a better option.

its 50$ at the pound.

let the other one sleep forever, don't be cruel.

Is it old age or an accident? I could change my opinion were it a young cat and the outlook is great should it get the surgery...

lmao and true.

[Turp]

Did the vet try antibiotics or anything? Or jump straight to a MRI needed?
That sucks. Good luck but if you don't raise the $3,000 than you are better off to put your cat down for 50$ an end the misery (if it is suffering).


I got some bob tails that stay outside and lots of other random stuff but nothing inside.
Be careful with cats , they can fuck with your mind. Like the cat being so young , yet it still has you gripped onto it , to the point of overspending 3k . Could be this.

http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2012/12/10/germ-in-cat-feces-may-affect-human-brain-behavior-study
or
http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2012/03/how-your-cat-is-making-you-crazy/308873/

[San]

I don't think you will raise much $. Not because people don't have a heart, but because they don't even know what is wrong with the cat yet. 3k seems like you better get another vet.

[Champion_Standing]

I dunno, a quick search shows several companies offering then for 1500 to 2000 plus fees if you want it read immediately or need a second scan done. If he is in southern CA then it wouldn't shock me to find a good markup

[Sidelle]

This animal hospital would take very good care of your cat for you, I'm sure of it.

http://i.imgur.com/DZllWKP.jpg

[Bigtokes]

Vets are fucking outrageous.

[Villide]

You should not be responsible for another life form if you can't cover the incidental expenses.
It's painful to agree with you - but responsibility for your animals is part of becoming an adult and leaving your kid days behind. You either have to see animals as a disposable commodity (put this one down, get another), or you should have some bucks set aside for these contingencies.

As far as vets, is there a local college with a veterinary program? Might be a teaching college, where you can get some of this stuff done cheaper.

[Barkingturtle]

Honestly, anything they find on an MRI that didn't show up in bloodwork is going to require an equal if not larger sum to provide any treatment -- if treatment is at all possible.

I've had a lot of animals. I used to own a boarding kennel. I once spent two grand to have a rod inserted in my cat's leg after it suffered a nasty break. I've never had a vet tell me we needed an MRI. Bloodwork and x-rays are enough. If they can't make a diagnosis with that information, it's simply time to make a quality of life determination and proceed with compassion.

[Paleman]

yeah when you buy a cat you should have to put 3000 in escrow just to have it.

[Champion_Standing]

yeah when you buy a cat you should have to put 3000 in escrow just to have it.

[Champion_Standing]

On another note I can provide sound financial advice for any P99er who would like to own a pet in the future. You must have over $100,000 to invest before I consider taking you on as a client.

[suppresso]

Sorry to hear it man, our pet's are like our children

[Hailto]

Ya, I also have two cats I would love to give you. I used to think I was a cat person until I lived in a house that has them and I realize they offer relatively little in terms of companionship, they shit in a box inside your house and piss on things. Dogs are a pain in the ass too but they are very obviously man's best friend and actually care for their owners. Fuk cats.

[MrSparkle001]

I feel for you. It cost me $4000 to cure my cat of cancer and she's now missing a front leg, but luckily I could easily afford it (at the time).

I wouldn't hesitate at all to do it again. She's been cancer-free for 7 years and has been happier without that leg. I think it really hurt her. Never really noticed until the diagnosis but she hesitated to put pressure on that leg when she sat. Thought it was just a cute quirk of hers. Walked and ran fine with no limp but when she sat afterwards she'd hover that paw off the ground a bit.

Do what you can to help your cat but don't freak out if you can't.

[Swish]

Ya, I also have two cats I would love to give you. I used to think I was a cat person until I lived in a house that has them and I realize they offer relatively little in terms of companionship, they shit in a box inside your house and piss on things. Dogs are a pain in the ass too but they are very obviously man's best friend and actually care for their owners. Fuk cats.

Sounds like the owner didn't give them any boundaries when they were kittens. Or American cats are just assholes :p

Cats who get fussed and picked up a lot are generally more loving than cats that just get bought, forgotten and left to do their own thing.

[fishingme]

Hate to say it, but I'm going to call troll on this one. Why you haven't explained the cat's symptoms yet doesn't help. One thing I do not understand is why they want to do an ultrasound and an MRI when they both scan the exact same things. Of course MRIs do it better, but why do both? At my semi-expensive vet, ultrasounds are $400. Understandable that the MRI is quite pricey considering the cat needs to be put under which "requires" a blood test to make sure it doesn't have a reaction to the anesthesia. Still would like to know what symptoms your cat is having. 95% of vets try to screw you out of money when nothing this wrong. Pet insurance is okay, I have a friend that works with a pet insurance company unfortunately there's many restrictions in what they will pay out for your pet, essentially, if your pet hasn't had insurance since they were 2 and having absolutely no problems then you're covered; but you also need to keep your animal up on all shots. Varying quotes around 50+ 50x12=600x7=$4200. At any rate, I hope your cat gets better, or maybe you can inform us of the symptoms so we can at least give you ideas, vets essentially don't know much more about the problem than us.

[Kayso]

vets essentially don't know much more about the problem than us.

If you had just posted this first... Or just not posted.

[fishingme]

If you had just posted this first... Or just not posted.

My post had plenty of merit to the situation at hand. Sorry you're so illiterate that you couldn't comprehend.

[PDX0621]

While I sense some trollish-ness in the OP's post, I can definitely relate to the cost of pet care. My Dachshund just had surgery on his neck to remove a herniated disk. Final cost was nearly 5k, and the MRI / X-Rays / other tests cost just as much, almost more, than the surgery itself. 10/10 would do it again however.

[Psykes]

did your daschund lose any length? couldnt resist, i love weiners

[PDX0621]

I should have measured before/after!

[Tiggles]

I pay $15 a month for insurance for my cat its auto deducted and I never even notice it. I think $15-$25 is the average for pet insurance and I think its silly not to get. Just make sure you do research before you get it a lot of scam companies out there apparently.

Ask your vet for a recommendation.

[Lady Julae]

When people stop humanizing animals, vets and animal hospitals will lower their rates. I had 3 cats, all got sick. I loved them dearly, but knew the best solution was to put them down. And why pay a doctor to do the deed? He'll only charge you for doing something we should all have the courage and decency to do.

The best way to put a cat down is to find a nice hidden area in your house and make a bed for it. Cats like to be alone when they die as it is comforting for them when they will themselves to die. Eventually your cat will die in her sleep, painless and within the house she loved.

Or for the quick and easy path, albeit, less humane, the back of a shovel or a .22 are good options too.

[Tiggles]

When people stop humanizing animals, vets and animal hospitals will lower their rates. I had 3 cats, all got sick. I loved them dearly, but knew the best solution was to put them down. And why pay a doctor to do the deed? He'll only charge you for doing something we should all have the courage and decency to do.

The best way to put a cat down is to find a nice hidden area in your house and make a bed for it. Cats like to be alone when they die as it is comforting for them when they will themselves to die. Eventually your cat will die in her sleep, painless and within the house she loved.

Or for the quick and easy path, albeit, less humane, the back of a shovel or a .22 are good options too.

Good advice I did that with my grandma.

[dafier]

When people stop humanizing animals, vets and animal hospitals will lower their rates. I had 3 cats, all got sick. I loved them dearly, but knew the best solution was to put them down. And why pay a doctor to do the deed? He'll only charge you for doing something we should all have the courage and decency to do.

The best way to put a cat down is to find a nice hidden area in your house and make a bed for it. Cats like to be alone when they die as it is comforting for them when they will themselves to die. Eventually your cat will die in her sleep, painless and within the house she loved.

Or for the quick and easy path, albeit, less humane, the back of a shovel or a .22 are good options too.

I would not use a .22, if I was going to use any thing on my cat it would be buckshot, close range to the head. Instant and no pain. And, it would be in the woods. I love my animals, but I am also an avid hunter. I do feel bad for people who have animals they love, like I do, and they fall ill.

Please don't misunderstand me.

Edit: Obviously I would give a ceremony for my pets too. They deserve my love and to see my tears of love.

[Lev_Mer]

You're both assholes, you use helium and nitrogen, make an enclosure they get used to, sealed but vented slightly, and then you can put them to sleep.

its effective and if you get the gas mixture right they wont have an anoxic fit and cause u distress (they are not conscious at this point).

this works for humans too, and is a good laymens method for killing something you love in the absence of firearms.

I prefer not to destroy the brainstem as natural death includes brain death, your way is violent u might as well use an axe if you really cared to use a weapon.

[dafier]

You're both assholes, you use helium and nitrogen, make an enclosure they get used to, sealed but vented slightly, and then you can put them to sleep.

its effective and if you get the gas mixture right they wont have an anoxic fit and cause u distress (they are not conscious at this point).

this works for humans too, and is a good laymens method for killing something you love in the absence of firearms.

I prefer not to destroy the brainstem as natural death includes brain death, your way is violent u might as well use an axe if you really cared to use a weapon.

Could use an axe too. I used to use that on the chickens from my coop that I slaughtered. Mez the chicken while it lay on a block of wood and WHACK!

WEEEEE watch it run around. hehe, funny stuff.

EDIT: Last post for me. Going too off topic here.

Sorry about your cat though.

[Tiggles]

You're both assholes, you use helium and nitrogen, make an enclosure they get used to, sealed but vented slightly, and then you can put them to sleep.

its effective and if you get the gas mixture right they wont have an anoxic fit and cause u distress (they are not conscious at this point).

this works for humans too, and is a good laymens method for killing something you love in the absence of firearms.

I prefer not to destroy the brainstem as natural death includes brain death, your way is violent u might as well use an axe if you really cared to use a weapon.

I do this with my feeder mice for my snakes. I put them in a cooler and then place a chunk of dry ice in a plastic kritter keeper and seal it up. wait 15 minutes then you got some dead mice you can freeze.

[Glenzig]

I don't think you should own an animal if you aren't willing to plug it in the back of the head when it get too sick or too old.