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Apr 5, 2017 8:28 PM
louiceparker
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Onceanimrodalwaysanimrod1
To those that see a problem and fix it rather than ignore it, thank you and give that pooch an extra treat for me.
deadmansshoes861
A story worth hearing. Need more humans like this, dogs deserve the best
Lulabel73
I think these posts prove that dogs can smile.
LizardsInTheSky
They're good people, Brent.
WakeOfMagellen
shnips
If you like these stories, look at Hope For Paws channel on YouTube!
ThisIsTheHardestPartOfAnRPG
A friend of mine donated 2,500 dollars to them. The video of the dog under the porch hurt so much.
TheGhostOfMistaVaters
https://twitter.com/majtague/status/849336618637041665 I know it's a twitter link but this is the only format I could find this video in.
luke1899
I hope to someday be the person you are. Bless you
iAmBecomepretzel
I'm glad they help the dog but after reading many stories like this. why is it they feel compel to take tons of photos before helping?
pinkisevul
Legality, probably. You want to have evidence that you did not do the abuse to the animal.
iAmBecomepretzel
Good point! Thanks
kalvious
I'm not crying you're crying
fivefrozenfishfingers
Strong men, also cry.
frickenunbelievable
If we could just teatment humans like this.
snootchieebootchies
Don't you mean a new leash on life?
ThatSillyDog
Missed the chance for "A new leash on life"
bmadden
*scrolls immediately to the bottom to see happy photos*
leavemealoneimlurking
Thank you for saving her life. That's awesome.
brainstream
Very few more noble things to spend money on.
Equable
It's alright, I was going to cry tonight anyway...
MeanWinchester
I'm not even ashamed to say that i teared up reading this. It makes me so happy that the world has good people like this family in it
WhatShouldIUseForMyUsername
A fantastic story but...
Arrowpuppet
Also really bad quality pic
RathernotDisclose
Wonder how much the vet bills cost them
rabidmoosette
This is so sweet. BRB, going to watch vet ranch videos and drool over Dr. Matt for awhile.
Bananabeanie
Maybe the one and only time that 9gag watermark won't bother me. This was good story before bedtime :3
thatnameisalreadytook
I'm not crying o have allergies
thatnameisalreadytook
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dogmatix
Am I the only one who sees an emaciated dog and skips straight to the end to check that the story has a happy ending?
NotRapefortheWilling
What about humans? I want to see a human story. Sadly we treat animals better then our own species.
analnipple666
1/2 It's not sad, everyone's fighting the same battle but on different fronts. Cruelty to animals or people is equally shitty.
analnipple666
2/2 Plenty of help exists for people, what is lacking is resources because there are more people than animals at this point.
Ilikeitwhenyoucallmebigpapa
And a shitload of vet bills later...
TwoToucan1999
It's not always about money Brent
Dragoncrazed
You'd be surprised, many vets are compassionate and will only charge you at their cost until the dog is stable/healthy. Good business plan 1
Dragoncrazed
if you think about it! 2
binaryman
from the pictures I'm going to guess this happened somewhere in SE Asia. Vet bills are cheaper there
okiedokeartichoke
We rescued two kitties. They were super tiny and very hungry. Took them right to the vet, vet charged for 1 kitty. They care.
hobbitbandit
Worth every penny
someotherusernameinterest
I worked at an SPCA in Fiji-- many of these mange/ skin parasite issues seen on strays are solved with inexpensive anti parasite shampoos
TheNewXFilesEpisodesAreBad
I used to work for PETA...this is why you donate to LOCAL animal charities. They do the work to help individual dogs. I'm sure they had help
ITryToOnlyRespondInGifs
So....I've heard some not so great things about PETA. Is that why you emphasize "LOCAL" over, say, a big name charity?
raptorfoot
Do you make money to live? Or live for money?
Ilikeitwhenyoucallmebigpapa
I actually just care less about pets than my own well being.
cattywumpus
I've never regretted spending money at the vet. Even the stupid old hound was worth every penny I spent
ThatRandomCanadian
Find a good vet. Ours will do un-necessary test for free just for his peace of mind, and only charge us for stuff he has to pay for.
clarissakaye
I took my dog to an emergency vet once because he ripped a toenail out and I panicked. The vet was dealing with serious life/death stuff (1)
clarissakaye
And he actually thanked me for bringing in a "normal" patient for him to have a break. He only charged me for a consultation fee (2)
clarissakaye
It was one of the nicest things. He could tell I was panicking and he obviously needed a break. (3)
holaamigo006
Sometimes if improving a life that has only known pain,torture,anger,cruelness and etc...money is a small rebuildable resource to pay.
Ilikeitwhenyoucallmebigpapa
Yea but a new dog is only like.. 100 bucks tops.
analnipple666
Wow, please never have a pet. Holy shit. With that mentality it's obvious that animals,pets even, are expendable to you.
Ilikeitwhenyoucallmebigpapa
Must be nice to live in your fantasy world where people don't have to genuinely struggle. Of course animals are expendable. Ever eaten cow?
analnipple666
We're not talking about people, even if someone is struggling that doesn't have to render them hardened. As it obviously has to you ??? GL.
FireBreathingStockBroker
My dog recently had an upset stomach while I was out of town... $1,200 later, the diagnoses is "just keep an eye on her."
ShadyVermin
My dog got all of her shots, bloodwork, an emergency visit AND her spay for that much, over multiple visits. The hell are they charging?
crabbydotca
Holy shit that's a lot! You should shop around a bit! Removing 3 tumour-filled mammaries plus follow-up for my dog cost me about that!
Dragoncrazed
You need a new vet. I got meds, shots, and a solid diagnosis for $200.
FergaliciousPotato
Dog got hit by a car and it was like 6k with insurance I believe. Worth it for her though. She ended up being fine btw. Still dumb.
ISaidSarcastically
You should shoot whoever took her to the vet that charged that..
FireBreathingStockBroker
My very nervous fiancee.....
IronicUsername
Do the Pistorius and say you thought she was a burglar.
Skornish
Okay, maybe shoot her a little bit then.
theshoeminator
Just shoot her in the foot, she'll heal up okay
EyeLoveLamp
Just to throw it out there, they do have pet insurance. I'm not sure how effective it is, but it's available
tlm26071
I have monthly pet insurance costing 20$. It covers vet visits, half of his medication, and all of the blood work. He is diabetic.
CavalierKingCharles
I have dog insurance, $30 a month. Covered a seizure, blood work, x-rays and overnight care - no additional charge. Would have been $$$$$
SmartAssRN
Have catastrophic pet insurance for our 13 yr old lab. Doesn't cover preventive or vaccinations but covers dentals, routine meds, (1)
SmartAssRN
chronic conditions, and catastrophic events. Had an ataxia episode that was around $1.5K, ins covered 80%. (2)
SmartAssRN
All our animals are covered now. Old man Fergus is around $500/yr, kitten is around $100/yr, granny cat is in between. Well worth it. (3)
OnlyBegottenDaughter
I endorse it ... Healthy Paws Pet Insurance is a client of ours. They're really gaining traction.
jo2be
Who the fuck cares. It's only money
raptorfoot
Precisely! Do you make money to live or live for money. I'm thinking the rescuer is living life to the fullest.
toastbugsme
Abusabus
People without money?
KaboomKrusader
People who don't have any. Example: Me, always.
RosegoldEverything
I guess you wouldn't mind transferring every cent you have to my paypal, then, if it's so meaningless to you?
RosegoldEverything
I get downvotes.. why, exactly? Making a joke regarding how meaningless money apparently is to them. Jesus.
jo2be
I'm Just saying some money is more important then the life of a dog or any being for that matter. And get a decent job If you need money
RosegoldEverything
Basic needs, savings, and luxuries are more important than blowing stacks on a random stray, IMO. I was making a joke about the PayPal bit.
jo2be
I don't aggree
Arksstuff
It's only one of the most necessary things in the modern world to do anything
jo2be
So is life for the dog.
neutronfish
Yeah, but if my money can help another life right in front of me... It's not like I can take it with me after I die.
Rockers202
All you need is love.
jakabob101
Not many things are better to spend money on than this
RosegoldEverything
Rent, food, investments, toiletries, savings, etc
jakabob101
Ok, once you take care of yourself, then there is not much better. I thought that was implied
gitarookefka
Of course, but life is sacred. Money is just currency.
Sloppydrunkcatlady
That becomes a difficult thing to justify if you're struggling to make ends meet. Luckily this family had enough to spare, but not everyone
Sloppydrunkcatlady
always does
judgemasterven
Why is life sacred? ( genuine question, not sarcasm )
yak3ftw
Modern day convenience and religious scripture?
QSlade
The shitty thing it's WAY cheaper just to put an animal like that down
Duvn
It's way cheaper to put down humans aswell, just sad it's not done more
ThisIsScoutRainbowsMakeMeCry
But then posts like this wouldn't exist, so I'm content with letting other people pay a lot of money as long as they document it
BeanerX
You'd be surprised the compassion vets and their staff have. Prolly not as expensive and you think.
sammy202020
I'll be real with you. The vets in my area truly care but there hands are tied when it comes to billing related things. 1/2
sammy202020
I only know this because a long time ago I took a dog that got hit by a car to a vet and I told them look this is not my dog and I was 2/3
sammy202020
Just trying to do the right thing. The vet told me I had to pay. Long story short I'm out $250 because I felt bad for the dog.
luke1899
Would also be cheaper to put someone down who is sick and doesn't have insurance
QSlade
People and dogs aren't even remotely the same fucking thing.
Solbion
Dogs possess abilities that people can only dream of. They trust unconditionally, place others before themselves and they lack prejudice.1/2
Solbion
Some people on the other hand, have seen those abilities in dogs and resorted to exploitation. So you're right unfortunately. 2/2
luke1899
Says who? Would rather pay to nurse an innocent dog back to health than a POS human that's had their whole life to get their shit together
QSlade
If you don't understand that a human life, more often than not is worth more than a dog then I can't begin to explain it
Solbion
As conflicted as I am with the delivery of your comment, I'd still have to agree with you in most scenario's.
ThePresidentOfStrayaOFFICIAL
Sorry you got downvoted. People think they care for animals as much as people. They fucking don't.
kevoo118
I do.