******UPDATE: Thank you again SOOOOOO much to Emily/Arikla!!! She has generously offered to help cover the expenses for Journey's xrays and testing. Professional curiosity she claims. ;) Geeks will be geeks.******
Took Journey to the vet today. Seems like it might be the worst case
scenario. Most likely hip dysplasia or something similar or something
else effecting back end. They need to sedate for xrays. Bloodwork also
needed to rule out any endocrine/pancreatic issue or any other problems
or possible infections.
Got estimate papers from vet and discussed things. Going to be upwards of $720 for everything.
We
just don't have that kind of money. I was supposed to bring him back
tomorrow, provided we could pull some of the money out of thin air for
at least the xrays. But now just thinking of not bothering.
Just
assume he's screwed ( if not physically then from behavior quirks he's
developed ) and wash him from training and service dog work.
Fundraising
to get a service dog through an organization in PA isn't even likely an
option either, because of expenses related to actually getting there
and hotel to stay if volunteers can't let me stay with them. That would
cost anywhere from $3,000 to $5,000 to make a reality. It's really
shitty we were forced to move away from Can Do Canines service area and
they can't help me.
Save everyone the money and trouble. I'll
just carry a cane, blood pressure monitor, and hand grabber around with
me from now on and hope for the best.
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