[merged] Puppy

AndrewJ · 08-07-2005, 01:09

My Gf's Dog Has A Broken Front Paw We Have Phoned The Vets But They Are Too Far Away For Taxi As We Are Skint.

The Addy They Have Given Us ( We Are In Rochdale ) Is

Worsley
Wardley Estate
Priestley Road

Can Anyone Get To Rochdale To Give My Gf And Her Puppy A Lift. Please I Would Not Ask If The Taxi Firm Refused To Help.

Anyone With A Vehicle....

Raistlin · 08-07-2005, 01:10

Sorry mate. Can't be of any help to you

Will the vet not come to you? If they won't you could call the RSPCA, they might be able to help in cases like this.

Minbu · 08-07-2005, 01:15

The PDSA should be able to help.

Raistlin · 08-07-2005, 01:17

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=PDSA...1.296799&hl=en

Don't know if D or G are of any help?
__________________

Except Saxodriver has now gone offline.....guess he's getting it sorted?

**Paul M** · 08-07-2005, 01:19

I'm not sure it is a very wise idea asking people on a forum to pick-up your girlfriend.

AndrewJ · 08-07-2005, 01:21

this is not a laughing matter she is heartbroken, we are broke and the taxi guy is being a ***** in short words.

Raistlin · 08-07-2005, 01:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saxodriver

this is not a laughing matter she is heartbroken, we are broke and the taxi guy is being a ***** in short words.

Sorry mate.

Did you try phoning the vet back and seeing if they can get someone out to you, or the RSPCA, or any of the PDSA people?

Jon M · 08-07-2005, 01:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saxodriver

this is not a laughing matter she is heartbroken, we are broke and the taxi guy is being a ***** in short words.

On a purely practical level, unless the wound is open and bleeding, a break isn't life threatening.
It won't set overnight, so I'm sure a visit to the vet tomorrow daytime would be ok.

I know that sounds heartless, but you may be left without alternatives at this time of night.

I'm really sorry it's happened, I know what it's like to have a pet in distress.

AndrewJ · 08-07-2005, 01:35

nothing just phoned about and everyone says leave it till morning our vets open at 9am but we are broke till about wednesday coming

Raistlin · 08-07-2005, 01:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saxodriver

nothing just phoned about and everyone says leave it till morning our vets open at 9am but we are broke till about wednesday coming

You'll probably find that most vets will be sympathetic and allow you to settle the bill next week.

I'm sure that there will be someone you know locally (perhaps a friend, or someone from work?) who can give you a lift to the vet's.

If I lived anywhere near you I would help, unfortunately it would take me many hours to get there.

AndrewJ · 08-07-2005, 01:52

We are hoping our vets will give her mercy, for those who are not used to Sasha our lovely puppy ( writing this with a tear in my eye ) here she is as a attachment.
__________________

does anyone know roughly how much a front lower right paw break would cost to have fixed?

Seti · 08-07-2005, 01:59

Awww pooor Sasha. When Zippy was 10 months old she broke her fron left leg. She is a LOT smaller than your Sasha but it cost me ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£200 to get fixed. The vets are pretty good now. If you can prove you are on benefits they will let you pay weekly or fortnightly. You havve to make the arrangement with them though.

Sasha won't die, she will just be in a bit of pain. Try giving her 1 paracetamol if you have any just to take the edge off. DO NOT give her ibrupofen or nurofen as they contain anti-inflammatories and the amounts in one tablet are dangerous to dogs. 1 paracetamol should not do her any harm.

Take her to the vets in the morning and don't worry she will be fine.

Sian

AndrewJ · 08-07-2005, 02:13

Thanks Seti I hope the bill aint huge we are not on alot of money a relative has given us his card details to help pay for it, and we are paid on Wednesday, I would sell my tft laptop w/e is needed for her.

Jules · 08-07-2005, 09:58

Awww she is lovely, any way i will keep my fingers crossed that it isn't broken and that she is ok soon...by the way if you are on benefits contact the RSPCA or the PDSA and see if they can help

08-07-2005, 10:05

Saxo,

That place in Worsley is a 24-hour private emergency practice so not likely to be cheap I'd guess. Think there's a PDSA place in Eccles just down the road from Worsley if you're not sorted and can get down there. BTW I believe vets have a statutory duty to treat animals in distress - if need be get her treated then worry about the money (or let them worry about it - any decent vet will take circs into account and give time to pay)