Hi Juniper and family, welcome. We are sorry about the diagnosis, it's such a tough situation and so overwhelming. Do the vets know what kind of cancer she has? 

As you can see here, lots of senior dogs have lived happy lives on three legs so I can see why you want to move forward with the surgery. I'm just so sorry the costs are so unaffordable.

Did you explain your situation to the vet who quoted you for the surgery? Do they offer payment plans? Or another type of care credit program?

Oftentimes there are ways that they can work with clients to reduce the costs. For example, you could bring her home the same day of surgery -- not ideal, but an option to save on overnight care when money is tight. 

Cutting costs in other areas is not advised, especially when it comes to pain control.

Just curious but where do you live? There is a pawsome vet in Richmond Virginia who specializes in affordable veterinary care without reducing quality of care. I know of a clinic in Denver that does the same. And oftentimes, SPCA-funded clinics, usually managed through animal shelters, also offer reduced prices on surgeries like this. I know there's one in Denver but cannot think of the name. Did you call around to find clinics like this?

Finally, although the the Tripawds Foundation Amputation Surgery Assistance Program will only cover up to $500 of surgery costs for income-qualified, it can help.

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