do you have to have the WHOLE amount for the appt?

Would they not take a hefty down payment?

Also - don't ask the rescues for money, unless you work for one of them. What you might ask them about is surrendering Fatty to them - and if they take him, then they use their money for him.

If they give their money away to outside sources, they won't have any for their own rescued animals.

Ask them to take him and his furry friend, and see what they say.