"Pet Angel Fund for Spaying Gizzy et al"

[Ginger's Mom]

No, not every animal needs all of that work done. The Pre-Op, spay and pain meds are only for one cat. I don't know what shots are required for cats (are bordetello, distempter and rabies shots required?) but obviously the feline shots aren't needed for the dogs. So when you take those amounts posted by Jenn and arrange them to fit the appropriate animals it may come to around $730.00 (I didn't try to figure it out-not sure it really matters at this point).

[Vela]

Two cats need all of that, one dog needs shots and spayed, and one dog needs shots, as far as I can tell. Skye isnt spayed either. And I don't think she had had shots.

[Roxyluvsme13]

I think all that's required by TN law is the rabies. So, if we just got the spay, rabies, and the blood work, it should come to about the right amount in the fund, should it not?

The cats really don't need everything since they're indoor cats anyways.

[Vela]

You'll need to check with the vet to be sure he will do it without the shots. But if nothng else, if she can be spayed, it's better than nothing and may help with her behavior. Plus there can't ever be an oops.

[jennielynn1970]

More than likely they are going to want to do pre-op blood work, and then the spay and you'll want the pain meds, because face it, if you're getting cut open, wouldn't you want to have the pain meds. Animals feel the pain, so they do deserve the extra couple bucks (or a movie ticket) that the meds require.

The vaccinations, except bordetella, should be mandatory. Rabies especially.

I'm still floored that there isn't any shelter organization that offers low fee stuff.

[jennielynn1970]

Found this with just 1 1/2 mins. of searching.

It's through the Washing County/Johnson City Animal Shelter, their alternate site, Tailchaser. http://www.tailchaser.org/

It gives amounts for cats and dogs per weight amount. It really wasn't that hard to find, and per the vet office, this is the shelter for Bri's area.

Can this be an alternative?! The form is a PDF download.

[Husky_mom]

thought of copying this part I bolded interesting parts..

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There are several ways to have your pets altered at a reduced rate in the East Tennessee region.

Good News Spay & Neuter Clinic No application necessary...just call for an appointment.

Colleen Jones, DVM 282-5110


Prices Cat neuter 25

Cat spay 35

Dog neuter 35

Dog spay 40-60 depending on dog's weight


Northridge Veterinary Clinic Drs. Ensminger offer a low cost program for surgery. The application can be picked up at the animal shelter. Appointments must be made in advance through the clinic.


Robinson's Animal Hospital Dr. Robinson offer a low cost program for surgery. The application can be picked up at the animal shelter. Appointments must be made in advance through the clinic.

[Vela]

Can't change clinics now for this particular event, because the money is only set up through that clinic in the fund. For future vet visits sure, but honestly, her mother doesn't seem inclined to care about the animals' welfare as far as vet care goes, so I don't know that she would pay for it out of pocket later on. Maybe that's not true, and she would, but she hasn't seemed to want to by Briana's posts.

[lbaker]

Rox, here people are from all over the U.S. - coast to coast, and all over the world taking the time and effort and contributing hard earned money to help your pets and you can't get out of bed in the morning but can go to the movies when you want to. Yet you can't understand why people have become upset Are you really that naive? No, I don't think PM messages are the answer. I think it's important for those that might be new to Pet Talk understand the care that's possible but also the resolve that we INSIST that you take these cares AND CONCERNS WITH YOUR ATTITUDE seriously. You don't seem to. You whine alot and act defensively. Posters new to this board can learn the good and the bad from this whole sorry episode.

[Vela]

Robinson's Animal Hospital Dr. Robinson offer a low cost program for surgery. The application can be picked up at the animal shelter. Appointments must be made in advance through the clinic.


Good point Husky Mom! Briana, you or your mom go to the shelter and get the application. Then perhaps Gizzy can get everything she needs with the funds already in place. Please don't say you can't or won't go get it. Talk to your mom nicely and ask her to please take you there to get that so you can get the cat taken care of. The money is there, people have helped, now you need to go get it and get this thing really done. Promise your mom to clean the house or do something nice for her if she'll please just take you. This is more important and somehting you really need to do! Those funds will be dispersed to someone else if you don't use it. if you qualify it might also be cheaper for everything else she needs as well. Please don't put it off and just act like it doesn't matter, it does.

[cassiesmom]

Can you call a taxi? I found two on Yahoo: Mom's Taxi - 423-975-0698; and Johnson City Cab - 423-433-3398. You might have to ask the driver to collect the payment from the Pet Angel fund when you reach the office. Have you a neighbor or another friend who could help you with this?

[Roxyluvsme13]

On the whole me going to see Pirates 3 twice, do you really think my mother would have put that money towards the pets anyways? No..

Unless my mom will go right now, I won't be able to get the form. The shelter closes in an hour and I doubt she's going to go, but I will ask her. Unless I go today I can't have the form till next week.

And of course, she said no.

And I already said she would take me to the vet's office.

[Hellow]

Couldent you walk there? Or ride a bike or skateboard? Or get a friend to take you?

[Grace]

Could you call the shelter and have them mail the form to you?

[Roxyluvsme13]

Couldent you walk there? Or ride a bike or skateboard? Or get a friend to take you?

No, it's on the other side of town. And if I got a ride I wouldn't make it there in time.

And just to prove to you how little my mom cares about the animals..

She just said why do you need the form? ME: Because we cant afford the spay if we don't. Mom: No. I didn't ask you to go begging for money in the first place. And I don't give a rat's a** about Gizzie. She isn't my first priority and for all I care she can be thrown out in the street. It's about to come to that anyways.

So does anybody really believe how cruel and heartless my mom is now or am I still going to be accused of making excuses?

Edit: I don't think they mail out forms?