What am i going to do?

[Sugaree]

Im not sure i now how to apply for help... or if i qulify because i have no credit. Every vet i've called has referred me to a cardiologist. Every cardiologist i've called has a high exam fee that scares me. Too make it all more difficult i dont have a car and need to scramble to find a ride. I want nothing more then to do the best for the love of my life but im so overwhelmed i cant think. i've been having my boyfriend make calls because he can keep from crying while on the phone unlike me. Is anyone here from Plymouth MA area and have any thoughts on who to see?

[Catty1]

This link lists four vet schools in Mass. Even if none of them are close to you, call them - they may be able to refer you to the type of vet you need. If one of them IS close to you - YAAY! They will charge way less than actual vets - and often give exceptional care.

http://www.a2zcolleges.com/veterinary_schools/ma.html

Good luck!

[Medusa]

Im not sure i now how to apply for help... or if i qulify because i have no credit. Every vet i've called has referred me to a cardiologist. Every cardiologist i've called has a high exam fee that scares me. Too make it all more difficult i dont have a car and need to scramble to find a ride. I want nothing more then to do the best for the love of my life but im so overwhelmed i cant think. i've been having my boyfriend make calls because he can keep from crying while on the phone unlike me. Is anyone here from Plymouth MA area and have any thoughts on who to see?

I will call my vet tomorrow and see if he can refer you to anyone there. Don't give up and in the meantime, try Catty1's suggestion.

[Sugaree]

Thank you so much. None of those teaching hospitals are very close to me and i have called a bunch of vets an have been looking for one that is proficient in heart issues. I was going to make an appointment and was trying to get a ride. But my mother does not understand and all she kept saying was your going to spend a fortune ,what if he needs this or that. I couldn't handle all the negitivity. So needless to say we are fighting because she just doesnt get it: THE MONEY IS JUST MONEY. If i can get a payment plan or care credit i have no problem paying it back. I just want my baby to be him even if its just for a while. So now i am rideless and doubting my judgement. I cry and after a while the tears no longer come and im just in pain and breathless. All i want to know in the end is that i did everything i could.

[Catty1]

Here's a link to Care Credit. It's interest free if you pay back within 3 months. Please apply!

http://www.carecredit.com/vetmed/whycc.html

Can your boyfriend not drive you? A friend or neighbour if you have a tiny bit of gas money? Can you or your BF borrow mom's car?

There is a way, sweetie!

PT Prayers for Wally!

[Sugaree]

I have an appoinment at 4:15 with a cariologist. Wish us luck. I cannot get approved for CareCredit because i have no Credit. Lets hope i can get enough money together. I am planning on asking the owner of my company for a personal loan and am hoping i can scrape together a few hundred on my own. I got my sister to give me a ride. Has anyone heard anything about Mr. Moses? He works at Roberts Animal Hospital in Hanover MA. Keep your fingers crossed for us. I will be paying a $90 just for the visit with the doctor and if he needs sedation (which he will unless they can chill him out) it will be $60. Then if they decide he needs a cardaic ultrasound that will be $360ish. So yeah, off to get a loan. THank you for all the kind words and great ideas. I will update when i get home.

[Catty1]

I hope this will give you all the answers you need, and that Wally starts healing soon. This illness is not curable, but very very manageable.

Bless your sister and people with hearts.

[Catty1]

Anyone wanting to donate for Wally the Cat, here is the link to the vet!

http://www.vcaroberts.com/

[Medusa]

I have an appoinment at 4:15 with a cariologist. Wish us luck. I cannot get approved for CareCredit because i have no Credit. Lets hope i can get enough money together. I am planning on asking the owner of my company for a personal loan and am hoping i can scrape together a few hundred on my own. I got my sister to give me a ride. Has anyone heard anything about Mr. Moses? He works at Roberts Animal Hospital in Hanover MA. Keep your fingers crossed for us. I will be paying a $90 just for the visit with the doctor and if he needs sedation (which he will unless they can chill him out) it will be $60. Then if they decide he needs a cardaic ultrasound that will be $360ish. So yeah, off to get a loan. THank you for all the kind words and great ideas. I will update when i get home.

I just got home so I wasn't able to post earlier. My vet was busy this morning so a receptionist called me back w/referrals for you. I'll PM you w/the info, even though you already have an appt. w/a cardiologist.

[Karen]

Medusa, Wally has gone on to The Rainbow Bridge.

His memorial thread is here.