Skittle68
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There are also caravans that drive around and provide low cost bet care, but you have to be enrolled in some sort of low income government aid program to prove you are actually low income
There are also caravans that drive around and provide low cost bet care, but you have to be enrolled in some sort of low income government aid program to prove you are actually low income
In your experience.
Thank you for the heads up Sir LOB. Those are important things to consider.Yes, in my experience, and I have been working with animal rescue groups for over 10 years, so my experience is pretty extensive compared to the average person.
I just joined the site today and immediatly wanted to read the stray kitty thread. With all of your caring responses to Merlot's beautiful boy, and with Merlot's taking him in to begin with, I know I'm in the right place.
Merlot said:That beautiful boy just attacked my leg a minute ago, out the door he went. He actually loves being outside. welcome!!
No-kill shelters became popular in the mid-90s here. This does NOT mean that animals are not euthanized. It means that adoptable animals are not euthanized. Animals that are sick are often sent to rescue organizations. We took many dogs that needed $1000-2000 of vet care (this with a very generous discount--the vet got everything for us at 10% over clinic cost and donated her time) from our shelter. We had to set a limit re: how much we would spend. $2000 couldThank you for the heads up Sir LOB. Those are important things to consider.
However, your experience is regional. It's not going to be exactly the same everywhere.