Smokey's Care Coverage

From the Mod Team Regarding Pleas for money:

Cats are a huge responsibility. Anyone who thinks otherwise, should not have one in their life. They are dependent on us for everything from providing a place to eat, to also providing vet care.

Anyone who has cats knows that they can and do get ill. Your best defense is to plan for that to happen before it does, and store monies away in preparation.

If you read about a plight of an animal on the internet and your heart is drawn to help, check out the story thoroughly. Google the vet's name or call Directory Assistance in the city and be sure this is a legitimate claim.

Do not blindly send money into a paypal account no matter how heart-wrenching the story. Instead reach out to the member and ask for the vet's name and phone number, and arrange to send the money there for the specific needs of the cat in question.

If that information cannot be provided- you have your answer. Report the post to a moderator so that it can be removed for not being on the level.

I know vet care is very expensive.  My horse's vet bills got up to $3000+ last year & as he is 30 I am sure there are more to come.  When I bought him 25 years ago I told him he would have care for his entire life.  This required special planning because horses are expensive even when they are young.  Some people come to our HS & ask which animal will not cost them any money; we usually refuse their adoption.  My little cat was very sick in the last year & was also very expensive.  These animals are my family & I would not think of withholding care for any reason.  Insurance can be purchased.  I am sorry you are in this place but animals are our responsibility.  This is a lot of money & probably an surprise.  I know you are trying to give him the best but I would check into other options rather than asking strangers for money.

Check into your animal control if there is one.  Most vets will set up a payment plan.