arghhh

[roxie_09]

I am so angry at the moment, after my recent post of seeing whether organisations can help me pay for having my dog neutered, I have rung some charities for some financial help. However, because I am not sat at home living on benefits (no offense to those that have reason for this) but in uni to do something with my life, I am not entitled to the help!

[redman41]

Have you tried the PDSA ? Worth giving them a ring and explaining your circumstances as they could help you out !

[roxie_09]

Yes, they were the first ones I rung, they said unless I am on council tax Benefits there's nothing they can do for me. :( x

[China Doll]

Shouldn't you have thought about this before you got the dog? I would like a cat. I'm not going to get one for the next six months until I have properly made sure I can afford it which includes the layout for the cat initally from CPL, any innoculations it will need, monthly insurance and food. I'm sorry, and I know £170 is a lot for you to pay upfront initially but you really should have factored that in to it before you got the dog. Who knows what other weird and wonderful things she'll randomly need money spent on her.

You'll just have to see if someone can loan you the money if no charity is in a position to help you.

[redman41]

It is frustrating roxie-09 especially when money is tight, not sure where else you could try either. It's a bit of a bummer as they say as some of these Benefit Rules are very inflexible !

[China Doll]

Going through your previous post, you were thinking to wait a couple of months anyway as the dog had just finished the second season, can you not use the time to save up or speak to the vet about booking it in and paying in installments starting by giving some money now up front?

[roxie_09]

Yes ChinaDoll, I agree. This was something that I overlooked, as a few people told me that they had their dogs neutered fairly cheap (obviously they were entitled to these aids, which I was unaware of). I just find it irritating that some people sit around and get everything paid for them (again I know some people this is not a choice), as I am not a lazy student, uni full time 9-4:30 5 days a week, and then work on the weekends. Everything else for my dog, is catered for, and I know it's easy for people to say to save a few pennies per month, but with bills going out etc its a lot harder than it is said.

[roxie_09]

Sorry chinaDoll, just saw your second post. Paying in installments is a better option, but as it is only 2-3 months, the installments to pay it before hand would be about £50 again to much per month. I'm sure it will sort itself out, just irritates me you know x

[China Doll]

Well there's no point in worrying about what other people do or do not have. You're getting an education to hopefully live the life that you want to live, and that should be your focus. Personally I could never have afforded a dog when I was at uni, but then I could afford to smoke. £50 a month is a fair amount for installments (if no other vet will do it for cheaper installments), you'll have to have a look at your outgoings etc..and see if there is something you can cut back on or sacrifice for a few months.

And make sure you have pet insurance!

[roxie_09]

Thanks China Doll :) I have just looking on the dogs trust website, and although they only help means tested benefits, if a letter is written to them, they will consider other people. So I'm going to write them a letter and see what happens. xx

[sallybb]

Although it is frustrating, please consider the following, that animal charities survive by donations from the public and a lot of fund raising events. When I give monies to animal charities, it is to help the animals that are being looked after within those organisations. and not those in private homes.

[horselady]

Don't know where you live, but this may help.

http://www.friendsoft...co.uk/html/neuter.htm

[Canary42]

You're angry because you're not entitled to the handouts which you seem to despise - weird.

[roxie_09]

I agree fully with you Sallybb, and I do not expect it as such (i give a small donation to dogs trust monthly). However, it annoys me that people that get benefits are able to get a large discount (which is not exactly what I want, just £170 is a little steep for my pocket). Rather than my dog becoming accidently pregnant and me not being able to afford them. I hope that makes sense xx

[roxie_09]

No Canary, not angry that I am not entitled to the handouts, but I am irritated that people that sit on their bums all day (again I stress not people that have no choice) are allowed discounts, while a student trying to do something with their life is entitled to no financial help

[sallybb]

Can your parents not help you out financially, I assume they look after the dog for you while your out at university all week and working weekends. They must be very attached to it and would only be to pleased to help prevent unwanted puppies. Even if it is only a temporary loan.

[tinpotLizzie]

The RSPCA have an ongoing neutering programme, & are actively encouraging all pet owners to have their pets done to help prevent even more unwanted animals. It may be worth you asking if you can get some help from them, though I'm not sure if the criteria for the full cost is available to those not on Benefits.
Point out to them that you are a student on a very limited income & you wish to be a responsible pet owner - you may be lucky & qualify for some help. Good luck!

[roxie_09]

Thanks tinpotlizzie, I did ring them but there was no answer :( I will try again tomorrow. Don't get me wrong I do not want the full amount paid by any means and I wouldn't expect that at all, but some help or even advice on what I can do :) x

[tinpotLizzie]

As you have a computer why not look up the RSPCA website? There you will find a listing for your nearest group &/or adoption centre. You'll probably have a lot more joy contacting them locally as their national number is very often unobtainable.