This breaks my heart...........so hope you are able to meet the goal! Did what I could, and also shared to FB....hope it helps!

 

I'm so sorry, that is awful! I hope you are able to find the support you need to help your pup.

I haven't heard of a 6 month waiting period with AKC insurance. I used AKC insurance with a puppy from my last litter who ended up getting an infection and needed some expensive diagnostics. There was not a waiting period like that!

 

Authentication.

You are a new member here. I advise you to post a photo of Rex and a copy of a veterinary report from your vet showing his contact details and the condition of the dog. With this you might expect some of us to help you with this dog.
Eric.

 

posting pictures

How do you post pictures?

 

With the AKC pet insurance, there is 180 day waiting period with any kind of heart condition. If something is found prior to the 180 days it is considered a pre-existing condition with therefore is not covered. I appreciate you thinking that they would cover it but unfortunately after many hours and a neighbor, who's a contract lawyer, looked over it and said I had no coverage!

 

how do you post the pictures

 

rexy

see attached photos of Rex and the report from the vet

 

i figured it out!

 

I rescued Rex, a 5 ½-month-old standard poodle who was bred and raised to be service dog, at the end of October 2017 when his breeder discovered he has a heart murmur. ...

Sorry to be suspicious but...

You say that you rescued Rex at the end of October 2017 and that he was 5 1/2 months old at that time. The undated cardiology report that you posted says that the dog's date of birth is 01/02/2017 and that the dog is 5.5 months old. This means that the report was done around 6/17/2017, give or take a few days. Definitely not at the end of October.

Sounds like a scam to me.

 

If anyone would like to help pet owners who genuinely cannot afford to care for their sick dogs, please consider donating to a charity that has some procedures in place for vetting the recipients of your generosity. Here's one option:

https://metro-vet.com/metropolitan-veterinary-associates-paws-of-promise-foundation/

 

I believe that is where the OP said she has the fund going directly to...........b date maybe off but paperwork looks ok (except name is crossed out and 'Max' substituted?).........but the Metropolitan is legit as far as being where the dog was taken to and it's connection to the website you posted I think...........

 

This thread has been reported, so I am reviewing it. The Poodle Forum rules do not specifically prohibit these types of requests, and I know that we have had a few "help me financially" threads in the past that have been allowed.

Because most members on here are strangers (even though we feel like friends because of our common appreciation for Poodles), if anyone decides to donate to any causes - you are on your own to determine the validity of the request. Obviously, there are members who are skeptical of this request or it wouldn't have been reported as a scam. It is especially concerning when a brand new member, who has no history here, is the one asking for money. That doesn't mean the need isn't there, just that we do not have adequate knowledge of this individual.

I will discuss the rules with the Admin and see if we need to add a section on soliciting donations... My opinion is that no one has an obligation to donate if they don't feel comfortable dong so. Others may do their homework and call the veterinarian in question to validate the request and are then happy to send a few dollars to help the animal who needs it. I have donated hundreds to GoFundMe animal health requests - but always to people who I know in real life, or when I've been able to validate the need with the veterinarian directly.

Be careful, but also be compassionate (as I know we are when it comes to Poodles!) If I were planning to donate to this cause, I would request to send a payment directly to the veterinarian, not necessarily to the individual requesting payment - that's just one way to protect yourself from a potential scam.

Keeping Rex in my prayers and hoping for a positive outcome. I know the feeling of helplessness when it comes to having an ill dog. My Lucybug is fighting osteosarcoma and there is no cure. The doctor tells me we may have a few months left with her. She's still happy and smiling, but I know the damn cancer is growing inside her. As much as we want to, or how much money we can raise, we can't always save our furkids.

Peace,

Barb

 

I am so sorry you feel this is a scam. It is not. I got the dog from a breeder that could not handle the dog with this condition. Please call me directly to answer any questions. I can be reached at ***-813-5455. I could even forward you to my vet directly. I need to save this poor puppy's life and time is ticking. I have a scheduled surgery for 12/20 but I really don not have the means in which to pay. This puppy is so lovable and precious. I'm doing the best I can. Please call me so I can clarify any concerns you may have.

 

I am so sorry you feel this is a scam. It is not. I got the dog from a breeder that could not handle the dog with this condition. Please call me directly to answer any questions. I can be reached at 215-813-5455. I could even forward you to my vet directly. I need to save this poor puppy's life and time is ticking. I have a scheduled surgery for 12/20 but I really don not have the means in which to pay. This puppy is so lovable and precious. I'm doing the best I can. Please call me so I can clarify any concerns you may have.

Maybe you could answer a few questions for all of us:

1. Is the birth date of 1/2/2017 that is listed on the cardiac report accurate?
2. If it is, then why are you referring to this puppy as being 6 months old?
3. Why is the report undated? Animal hospitals generally date their reports. Did you delete or hide the date?
4. If the report accurately states the birth date and the age of the puppy (5.5 months), then the report would have been done in June 2017. Is that correct? And if so, why did you say that the breeder discovered that he had a heart murmur in October 2017?

 

I am sorry this has taken so long to get back on but I was waiting for the vet to make the corrections to the paperwork. I have attached the report from them that clarifies Rexy's name, age and when the visit occurred. I have also spoken to both Metropolitan Vet and Penn (where the surgery will occur) so if you feel more comfortable donating to them directly on Rexy's behalf they are set up to accept the donations, Again I am sorry for all the confusion or suspicion of this being a scam but trust me, It is not. My surgery for him is scheduled for 12/20. I need to try and save this puppy, if you met him you would understand, he is so lovable that you can't help but try to save his life. I love him as if I have had him for years. Thanks again for reading and hopefully this clarifies any questions. As I mentioned above, if you have any more questions, please feel free to give me a call. 215-813-5455

 

I just made my donation and wish you all the best in your effort to save this pup. I know we are all wary of scams these days, but sometimes your heart has to take the lead.

 

Met Vet Report

see attached

 

The attached is just a picture of the first page of the report. The file size was too big for posting. If you would like me to send the whole report to you I would be more than happy to do for you so you can see the honesty. Please let me know if you would like me to email it.
Again, appreciate any help you can provide
For the love of Poodles,
Jill

 

Hope many will find it in their heart during this Christmas season to give the gift of life to Rexy. Sometimes it takes a village.............

 

I would have the dog put to sleep,
Poor people need your help more.

 

I'm shocked at how insensitive this response is, and that no one else has said so. We've all dealt with sick or hurt pets over the years, and if someone had said "I would have the dog put to sleep ", how would you feel? I believe MOST of us would do whatever we could, or had to, to save our pets.
Also, I give as much as I can afford to a variety of charities, of MY CHOICE.

 

$11.000 , cash is a large sum of money,
to spend on an op that may or maynot go well

This much money spent on animals is crazy , i could not set my family back
$11.000 , when we are on 1 wage.

The pup, if born with this problem, may have other health problems as well.

 

This is a sensitive issue and I’m thankful that I can afford treatment for my pets and I do treat them like my children. Most of the PF members feel the same way-they love their pets like children and want the best for them including food, medical treatment, toys etc. and donate or volunteer for animal charities.

But Patticake makes a valid point that this is a lot of money for a dog that may or may not have other health issues related to the known heart ailment. There are children who are suffering for lack of medical treatment who could use financial help too. And there are other equally worthy causes.

We should donate to causes that meaningful to us.

 

I have been following this thread even though I have not posted until now. Patticake may have been very direct (in some people's eyes blunt) about her thoughts she nonetheless raises an important issue. The OP here adopted this dog knowing about the heart murmur. Frankly I would not have adopted such a dog if I could not bear the financial responsibility myself for the known health problems. Peeves breeder had a puppy with a heart murmur that we considered adopting if she couldn't find another placement for him, but we were prepared to carry the costs for his care ourselves. As it happened the puppy grew out of what sounded like a major murmur to it being barely detectable and he went to the family who had originally expressed interest in him. In other words I disagree with the OP having made the adoption without a financial plan in place for taking care of the pup. However now that that decision has been made I agree with those who have noted that we are each free to assist in this case or not as our comfort with the situation and our interests dictate.

As described this is a major congenital heart defect and if things went wrong developmentally with the heart there may be other congenital issues that are not yet manifesting and there may be other health problems. I would not generally support using what are all around limited financial resources to provide surgery to a puppy like this and certainly not at a potential loss to providing all the care and support that human children so often lack. As much as it is a noble effort to save every life of every person, puppy, kitten, etc. there just isn't enough money in the world to make that happen so I for one will opt with saving people.

 

This is a sensitive issue and I’m thankful that I can afford treatment for my pets and I do treat them like my children. Most of the PF members feel the same way-they love their pets like children and want the best for them including food, medical treatment, toys etc. and donate or volunteer for animal charities.

But Patticake makes a valid point that this is a lot of money for a dog that may or may not have other health issues related to the known heart ailment. There are children who are suffering for lack of medical treatment who could use financial help too. And there are other equally worthy causes.

We should donate to causes that meaningful to us.

Thankyou for putting my words more nicely than i ever could

everyones situation is different

 

Patticake was very to the point, and Lily CD makes a lot of sense.

I also wondered if the vet would be interested in this poodle if you transferred ownership to him/her, with the understanding that he could do the surgeries then sell the dog or write it off on his taxes. If not him, maybe some other vet would. It's worth asking.

 

My first thought after reading the original post is that sometimes rescues will take on a special needs animal if they deem it otherwise adoptable. My local shelter has done this, reaching out to the public for financial support for surgeries, treatments, etc. I once fostered a yorkie with severe allergies (the owners relinquishd it to the shelter after several years of unsuccessful treatment), which was subsequently given to the breed rescue who agreed to take on the medical needs.

 

I'm hoping this thread will return to the original issue, it's not about choosing dogs over people, it's about helping if you are able to. I hope the op hasn't been hurt by the direction this thread has taken.

 

For anyone who may be interested, I just saw an update on Rex, he goes in for surgery January 17th. Hope all goes well for this pup.