The RSPCA help people like you Annoca,Your Vet will arrange it for you.

You are still in my thoughts annoca, Hope you can get the money together and your new pup.

Oh dear, I have been in floods of tears reading this, silly man that I am

I hope everything gets sorted out for you and dando Annoca. I feel for you,we have loved and lost beloved companions as well, the last we had to let go for the sake of the other one. It was heartbreaking. When you get dando let us see some pics of him. Just think of the incredible journey he is amking to come to you as well. Bless him. Good luck and be strong.xxx

Dando does look lovely.

If it were me Annoca.. I would just say yes on Thursday (even if I hadn't quite managed to secure all the money)... I know this is irresponsible, but I know that it is what I would do in your position... I would then continue to scrimp, beg, borrow, sell anything I could on ebay (relatively easy to do from home, only need to get to the post office to send stuff) etc.

When will YOU have to actually hand over the money.   Is someone covering these costs somewhere, and you then have to reimburse them? 

I am not saying don't pay them, obviously...  but if I was still waiting to rake in the full amount, I would just be sending them as much as I could, every time I got my hands on it.

Go to the papers tell them your story...........

Jenstar,just read of your loss,you have my sympathy so sorry to read that.

..I'm not letting this thread drop 'til we know you are well, and have Dando with you...

Absolutely true.
Annoca, I hope you're coping OK, you know we're all here if you need to chat. Fingers crossed for some good news

Done! And I was only Christened and entered the Church on Sunday so maybe I'm extra special just now

I sure hope so

I think I have managed to confuse some people about this puppy so I will try to rectify that now.

A friend in the US actually tracked down this puppy and it turns out that he is related to Remy on his mother's side.

The breeder and owner of the puppy has offered this puppy to me free of charge.

My friend, who sourced the puppy, contacted the ASPCA, who in turn, contacted the ISPCA and between them, and my son, they are paying the cost of the flights to get the puppy to Ireland.

All they have asked me to do is to look after this puppy for it's lifetime and to pay £500.00 towards the cost of this puppy getting the required shots and blood tests for the issue of his Pet Passport.

The Pet Passport is a must have for a medical alert dog as it permits the dog to go everywhere with  me, without restriction.

That £500 is a drop in the ocean compared with what it is costing to fly the dog here  -  but is a huge amount for me to raise on my disability pension.  If I accept this offer, I have to send a cashier's cheque on Thursday next and then everything will be put into action.

If I don't manage to get the money together, then the puppy will be offered to another person in need of a MA dog.

I think that sorts out any confusion I have caused with my waffling.

I want to thank the two forum members (you know who you are) who have contacted me and offered to send me money towards the cost I have to pay.  This has overwhelmed me totally and goes way beyond friendship and concern.

Everyone's support and friendship on here has been SO wonderful.  I don't know how I would have managed without you all.  I really hope everyone on the forum will accept my sincere and heartfelt thanks for all you have done.

I will keep you posted on how things are going.

Arwen - Congratulations!!  Your prayers are very much appreciated.

I can't believe FM's have offered you money.

How sweet is that

I was totally amazed and humbled, Arwen.  I certainly never expected anyone to even think of doing that.

There are some really special people on this forum and it seems that Remy is not the only Earth Angel.

What lovely people. I only wish I could offer. I could have last year when my husbands business was doing great but the recession has knocked us for six.

I will pray for you every night annoca

Annoca, I have been following this thread for a couple of days, but haven't posted as I just couldn't think of anything remotely helpful. I keep checking in though to see if you are ok.... I'm so sorry for your loss and that you are hurting so much

Aw Annoca...  I hadn't realised you had to raise a cashiers cheque next thurs.

And yeah... things like that do happen on here (the fm's that pm'd you).

I've had fm's help me through stuff too, not money, but other things... offers that have come out of the blue and have completely floored me with their kindness.

You are soooo close to getting this little dog... I really really hope it comes together for you.  I can't believe that all those things would happen, finding him, his roots, the breeder donating him, getting his transport costs sorted... I don't believe all that could fall into place without somehow this final hurdle being sorted.

Good luck xxxxxxxx  

hope you are doing ok xx

Thank you Arwen, Saz and Ditty.

I am trying my best to get back on an even keel but it is not easy.  I miss little Remy SO much, then the blip with the diabetes, having no power and now we have water restrictions.

The news about the puppy really shocked me as I wasn't expecting it and all the ensuing phone calls and emails and then trying to contact my son to sort out the balance on the flights.  He is in Geneva with his work at the moment and he then goes to Brussels before getting back at the end of next week.  So under the circumstances, I am doing okay.

I hope with all my heart that you are right, Ditty, and that I can make it over this final hurdle.

thanks 4 your reply - others on here can tell u which is more secure an email or a dialogue - I vote dialogue - advice from forum members on this?

Dialogue is pretty secure here Norfolk and is probably better than email.

Annoca, hun been reading this thread and contributed a couple of times and just want to say I really hope that you are able to have the puppy, the sheer kindness of people on here to offer financial assistance is incredible, if I was better placed, I would help in some way, all I can do is send positive thoughts and hope that you are able to have this little one to help you.  I hope he is able to join you soon.  He looks lovely by the way.  Thinking of you and sending you all my positive thoughts hun xxx

For all those who say the community spirit is dead here, just read this thread.

 thanks for your advice

Annoca, I'm not religious so my prayers won't help, but I do believe in fate and it seems to me that this little pup is just meant to be yours. I think it's just wonderful that FM's have offered to help you with the costs. I agree with Pinkalicious too, this is an amazing little community and this thread proves how much care and concern we have for each other. This thread is both heartbreaking and heartwarming. Please keep us posted.

Haven't had a chance to read the latest news Annoca but just popping my head round the door to let you know I've been thinking of you and hope you're doing as ok as you can be right now xxx

Annoca - I haven't had an email - how r you? - edited to put your name - didn't mean to confuse

Who is that for Norfy?

it's for Annoca

Ok. Thank you.

 Annoca hope u r ok

Annoca I'm keepping everything crossed for you and the new little doggie. Hope you're keeping well sweetheart. xxxx

Annoca just been reading about the puppy Are there no charities you would be able to approach for assistance with funding for this? Given your circumstances there must be some kind of official body out there there that can help? (And if there isn't, there blimmin well should be).

Wish I could be more supportive or come up with more helpful suggestions, but just know that everyone is hoping this comes good for you and we've all got our fingers crossed xx

Hi Karma - There are already two charities helping to get the puppy here - the American SPCA and the Irish SPCA.  Between them and my son, the flights are covered.

I am totally stressed out now!!  I have managed to gather 360 today and have 30 to collect in the morning, plus 5 that is sitting in my paypal account - so I am NEARLY there!!

Good news, Annoca!

That's brilliant news! Not much more to go! Would love to be able to help in some kind of way but right now I cant (And I know you're not asking for help from here in any kind of way at all - I just want you to get that puppy!)

Hopefully some other things will come up for you to get you to your target xx

Yes!!  The puppy is almost within "touching" distance.  Exciting and terrifying - all at the same time.

I am off to go through pockets and handbags and to count out my coin bottle.

Annoca I so admire you

how much have you scraped together now Annoca?

Marg - Not half as much as I admire and send thanks to everyone here who has helped and been there for me.  Without you all, I dread to think what would have happened.

You do realise that if I do manage to get the puppy  - he is going to be very much The Forum dog too!!

That will be fab Annoca .. we all care about you this truely is a great community second best to none

Annoca! Your so close hun! Wishing you all the best! Your almost there! stay safe!!

Annoca it is really great news that you are getting close to your target, well done

Ooooh I'm a nervous wreck. I can't wait to see if the forum is getting a new puppy!

Oh Annoca, it sounds like you are nearly there. I am keeping everything crossed for you. A forum puppy, how lovely.

WE DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks to the unbelievable help and support of such wonderful people on this forum, I have just returned home after sending off the certified cheque to the Veterinary Laboratory!!!

I will get a call later today to tell me when the puppy will set off on his journey and as soon as I hear, I will let you ALL know what is happening.

I never dared dream that I would ever be sending this note to you all.  Last night, I slept in my bed for the first time without my little Remy and had a good sleep.

I know in my heart that Remy can rest in peace now that she knows that there will be another little Angel coming for me to love and who will watch over me as well as she did.

Thank you ALL from the bottom of my heart.

YAY!!!!! Awwww that's brilliant news! I'm so made up for you Annoca and it's brightened up my day

Wonderful, wonderful news! I'm so happy for you, Annoca!  
Forum puppy is paddy-pawing our way..

I am in a daze!!  I can hardy believe it is happening!!

BTW - "Puppy" has a name!!   DANTE.

I've gone all , but in a good way.