I have a doggie problem

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robertsam

I currently help out with a little dog that belongs to a long time friend, the poor little thing doesn't know whether it's coming or going. The said friend has parkinsons disease and does his best for the dog. He had his son living with him who is an addict and as much as the dog loved the son he is terrified of him.
My friend said he is moving to Lithuania to be with his wife(who is caring for her mother) The only problem being they have a guard dog who has killed three other dogs. I would take this dog on in a heartbeat but I am currently on esa and cannot afford vet bills etc. Anyone got any ideas

Sorry for the long post but this is killing me.

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MoonieMember VIP10 years

Hello Robersam

You could try the PDSA. They do help, I believe....

Good luck to you

9/28/093:21 PM

robertsamMember

Thanks moonie what do the pdsa do.

9/28/093:24 PM

carotinoMember

Asda dog insurance @ £2 a week.

All I can offer robertsam

9/28/093:26 PM

MoonieMember VIP10 years

The PDSA is... The Peoples Dispensary for Sick Animals..They will provide free veterinary care if you are on certain benefits and can't afford it

9/28/093:29 PM

robertsamMember

Thanks moonie and Carotino the poor little thing deserves a better life.

9/28/093:32 PM

robertsamMember

Btw Carotino lovely to see you again hope all the nonsense has been sorted out.

9/28/093:34 PM

MoonieMember VIP10 years

Awww, it does sound a sad story Robertsam

Its best to phone your local PDSA and see if your ESA qualifies you

Or if you are on any other benefit that may qualify you....

9/28/093:35 PM

robertsamMember

I'm not really used to the benefits system, and if i'm honest i'm a bit embarressed to be be on benefits. Have been made redundant twice in two years and have had a breakdown, Would be working now but my head is a bit

9/28/093:42 PM

robertsamMember

This thread seems to be like the story of his life just a few people care

9/28/093:48 PM

MoonieMember VIP10 years

Reference: Robersam

Awww sorry to hear that hun

The thing is, if you worked then you are entitled too benefits, if you qualify for them because you have paid money in. You should be able too find out exactly what you are entitled to at the DWP. Try it. Don't be embarrased

9/28/093:50 PM

robertsamMember

Thanks Carotino and moonie gonna hit google and see what I can do for him

9/28/093:50 PM

MoonieMember VIP10 years

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Thanks Carotino and moonie gonna hit google and see what I can do for him

Thats the spirit. WTG Robertsam

9/28/093:52 PM

LowonIQMember

Hi Robertsam, as well as the PDSA, some local vets are on the PDSA scheme and can offer very reduced prices to people on benefits. You can ring any vets to find out if they offer the reduced fees, and ask any questions about how much things cost. I feed my dogs on complete dry dog food and this works out cheaper than tinned. Many dog treatments are available to buy at places like Wilkinsonplus.co.uk they sell worming tablets and flea prevention drops, this is sooo much cheaper than paying for them at a vets. Good luck.

9/28/094:16 PM

Former Member

Awwww Robertsam, have no ideas I'm afraid, but hope some of the above are possible for you

9/28/094:23 PM

MoonieMember VIP10 years

Good post LowonIQ

See Robertsam, there are always people around the forums who are willing to offer help and advice

9/28/094:26 PM

Real

Bobsam

you are a very caring person for wanting to do this for a friend. See what other help you can get as above FMs have suggested, and see if your family and friends could help. You would be a great new " mum " to this dog. I watch Animal Planet every night on Sky-- The dog rescue ones, and am nearly in tears at some of the things shown on there.

9/28/094:32 PM

robertsamMember

Thanks real my family are miles away and they have already helped me more than enough. But as an animal lover I will make sure this little one will have a decent life.

9/28/094:43 PM

CroctacusMember

Dogs don't necessarily cost a lot....mine only costs about £3 a week to feed and we have her insured through Tesco which is £10 a month...she managed to break extendable leads like no-ones business though.

It would be good if you could take the dog as it already knows you.

9/28/0911:57 PM

Queen of the High TeasMember

Aww, Robertsam, I'm sorry things haven't been going so well for you.

Firstly, you should absolutely not be embarrassed to claim benefit you are entitled to. You've clearly worked for a living and so you must have paid into the system which is there to help you when you need it. I've been in the same situation myself. Hopefully, things will improve for you and you'll be back working again before you know it.

Secondly, it's lovely that this dog has someone caring like you to look out for him. I've got three dogs myself and know how expensive they can be. My sister has had excellent help from the PDSA in the past for her dog, so I would agree with the suggestions that you try them first. You could also try contacting some local animal welfare charities. They may have some contact with vets who can offer a subsidised or charitable service. I'd also agree that there are ways you can cut costs, dry food is cheaper and better for the dog. Although I would steer clear of buying off the shelf worm medicine, I had a completely horrific experience with nine puppies due to that stuff. If all else fails you could suggest to your friend that it would be in the dogs best interest to see if you can re-home him elsewhere. I know it's tough, we had a litter of surprise pups last year and finding good homes wasn't easy and emotionally traumatic. One of the owners that we found contacted us last month to see if we could re-home one of the pups as she could no longer cope with him. That was even harder but we eventually found him an excellent new home with a couple and he moved in with them two weeks ago. There are plenty of people like us out there who don't want to see an animal in distress.

I'm sure you've already found it but here's the link for PDSA just in case. http://www.pdsa.org.uk/eligibility.html

Good luck and keep us posted on what happens.

9/29/095:01 AM

DarthhoobMember

they sell frontline in shops now, but as it's licensed you have to sign for it at the checkout...i think only pets at home do it though (atm) NO OTHER flea treatment has worked as well and i avoid bob martin's or johnsons' like the plague!

and like everyone else has mentioned, the PDSA hun, for an animal like a dog they are really good (not so good for small animals tbh..but then they are cheaper to treat so i justput aside £10-20 a month for vet fees for my small furries)

and dont be embarrased about being on benefits, they are there for a reason

9/29/095:23 AM

Former Member

Hi robertsam

would the owner be interested in helping out financially? after all - he would be saving on the costs

you are doing a lovely thing

9/29/097:06 AM

robertsamMember

Thanks to all of your lovely people for your help and comments. The day after I posted my friend told me he had booked his one way ticket. I found it very hard to come on here. As much as I can't afford him I am going to offer to take him on. I'm sorry I haven't replied to all your lovely comments but I am a bit upset at the moment. Sorry.

9/30/092:22 PM

robertsamMember

My lovely son's are urging me to take the dog on, I want to but now am worried my offer won't be accepted

9/30/092:37 PM

fabienneMember

You're doing a very kind thing, robertsam, and I hope all goes according to plan.

9/30/092:42 PM

robertsamMember

Trust me fabienne I am going to pull out every trick in the book

9/30/093:04 PM

fabienneMember

Reference: robertsam

Trust me fabienne I am going to pull out every trick in the book

He's going to be a very lucky little pup to have you as his mum.

9/30/093:21 PM

carotinoMember

Good luck

9/30/093:24 PM

robertsamMember

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Good luck

I'm gonna need it I don't think it will be easy but I hope I can give him a good life if I am allowed.

9/30/093:30 PM

ElkieMember

Good luck robertsam you sound like a very kind person

9/30/094:28 PM

carotinoMember

Hope it's longer than a month

10/4/093:56 PM

LeccyMember

I dunno if this scheme is just local to me but I know in our area pets can be spayed* and chipped free of charge if owners are on benefits and there are vets that do massively reduced fees and/or other schemes for other pet health issues.

*Sorry if I've messed that up, I've never been around pets (apart from fish) in my life...I really know NOTHING about pets/animals at all...But anyway, I hope it works out for you and the pooch

10/4/094:07 PM

MoonieMember VIP10 years

Reference:Bobsam

I'm gonna need it I don't think it will be easy but I hope I can give him a good life if I am allowed.

I'm sure you will give him a good life cause you obviously care alot about him

And I hope you get more than the month, I really do

10/4/094:15 PM

carotinoMember

Me too moonie. That dog's in good hands

10/4/094:18 PM

Yellow RoseMember

Oh I so hope you find a way for you and the doggie to be together as it feels so right for both of you. Good and caring advice here and whichever lead - no pun intended lol - you take I truly hope it works out happily, I think it will

10/4/094:26 PM

MoonieMember VIP10 years

Reference: Carotino

Me too moonie. That dog's in good hands

I see you had a small journey to get you doggie too Carotino

10/4/094:28 PM

carotinoMember

I stay near Glasgow. She was in Droylsden Manchester.

I swear her mother did backing tracks with The Happy Mondays.

She was a ned

10/4/094:34 PM

profileMember

Get it stuffed.

10/4/094:37 PM

LeccyMember

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I swear her mother did backing tracks with The Happy Mondays.

Rowetta?

10/4/094:40 PM

Yellow RoseMember

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Get it stuffed.

Get what stuffed

you surely don't mean the dog

10/4/094:44 PM

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