How do you guys feel about Go Fund Me, and similar money raising sites, being used to pay for people's pets' surgery? We put down our cat this year because we didn't have the 3-5k it would have taken to keep her alive (and even if we did, I'm not sure we'd spend that on an animal). Someone I know is trying to raise $4,000 for their dog right now and even though I feel bad for them I don't feel like giving money to that. WWYD?
No to Go Fund Me sites, I really don't like them but particularly for something like this. It's a bit (well a lot) cheeky! I adore my cats and would, and have, paid insane amounts for treatments but I'd never ask people to chip in!
@bubbs119 23 hair ties?! Jeez. I feel you, I have a similarly ridiculous cat (avatar) that eats anything and everything, luckily no vet intervention yet but its just a matter of time given that DH's underpants are her favourite to gnaw on.
+1 to the entire first paragraph
And regarding pets, my cat would subsist on green foam ear plugs if he could. Eating an object containing the word "plug" sounds like a really bad idea, luckily the two times he ate them they passed through.
Also, my former job was at a vet clinic. We removed hair ties, a nerf dart, a sock, a walnut, an almond, a heart shaped eraser, a bottle cap, string. And that is just off the top of my head. String is particularly nasty, be careful with string!
I know that I would never set up a GoFundMe site to ask people to pay for my animals, but if other people want to then go for it. I am a huge animal lover, and would pay just about anything for my own.
O has her 2 month appointment/shots tomorrow. How did the evening/night go for all the LO's that have already had them done. I'm trying to prepare myself for what to expect.
+1 for the big NO on the gofundme accounts. I think they are gross...just a way of begging and ninety percent of the ones I see I can't imagine people not being embarrassed to have. Like money for a new car? Seriously?
I know that I would never set up a GoFundMe site to ask people to pay for my animals, but if other people want to then go for it. I am a huge animal lover, and would pay just about anything for my own.
O has her 2 month appointment/shots tomorrow. How did the evening/night go for all the LO's that have already had them done. I'm trying to prepare myself for what to expect.
My lo just slept a bit more during the day and the same that night.
We had a gofundme for our foster dog (set up by the rescue, not us). We raised several thousand dollars and really improved his quality of life. It wasn't a life-threatening condition, so I don't think it would have been right to put him down in that situation or allow him to live in pain. That's probably the exception with those accounts, rather than the rule. I definitely agree that they're over used. I think it's one thing to share among close friends and family to help with medical costs (preferably not by the person to benefit from it) and another to set one up for yourself for a new car.
alayne926 wise decision. I have a load of toddler underwear in the washing machine right now in anticipation of tomorrow. He was 12 for 21 today. I'm exhausted. Is it really so bad if they go to college in diapers?
...on the plus side, I risked a Starbucks run with him in his underwear and I don't have to wash the car seat tonight, so that's something, right? (I EARNED every bit of that Starbucks today, ladies.)
Post by paintdadanta on Aug 11, 2015 1:39:56 GMT -5
We used GoFundMe once to help cover costs of training for my husband's mobility/PTSD service dog. It can cost $6-20k out of pocket depending on the required training and wasn't something we could afford on our own. We still only shared with family and close friends though.
As for pet medical, I think it's better to handle it yourself or work out a payment plan with the clinic. One of my horses has a yearly habit of colic to the tune of atleast $1k. She almost had to have surgery for it once which is really expensive but we would've spent it as colic is easily recoverable and horses have a much longer life span.
So this afternoon, I started noticing that my lower right abdomen is oddly tender/sensitive. Even just brushing my hand over the area irritates it. No sharp pains, but it doesn't feel great when you push on the area- kind of feels almost like a bruise.
I know I'm not pregnant so it can't be ectopic pregnancy, but I am fearing appendicitis? Thoughts?
Post by baileybaileybne on Aug 11, 2015 2:25:14 GMT -5
kemdupuis That's not what appendicitis felt like for me. I've had that sensation since labour and OB says its tender uterus and normal. But if it's new to you and persists I'd have it checked out.
Yeah, from what I've heard/read, appendicitis is is much more sharp and painful... But this is a completely new thing to me as of yesterday, so I might get it checked out. It does seem to be intensifying a bit
If you download the Snapfish app you get 100 free prints every month for a year!
Really? I might have to look into that then. Thanks!
It's awesome. I've ordered them every month since DB was born, just paying shipping. I usually do photo books, but decided to do prints for the first few months of DB's life as well. That way when he has class projects in the future that ask him to bring in a baby picture he'll actually have some physical pictures to choose from
Post by musicfrk2002 on Aug 11, 2015 9:37:39 GMT -5
Does anyone want any Similac coupons? I received a whole bunch in the mail and won't be using them. I have 2 that expire next Tuesday the 18th, and 3 that expire September 5th.
Does anyone want any Similac coupons? I received a whole bunch in the mail and won't be using them. I have 2 that expire next Tuesday the 18th, and 3 that expire September 5th.
Ah dang it! I just came back from a Similac shopping trip ?
Yeah, from what I've heard/read, appendicitis is is much more sharp and painful... But this is a completely new thing to me as of yesterday, so I might get it checked out. It does seem to be intensifying a bit
Sorry if I missed your update but how are you feeling? Did you figure it what was causing this?
Yeah, from what I've heard/read, appendicitis is is much more sharp and painful... But this is a completely new thing to me as of yesterday, so I might get it checked out. It does seem to be intensifying a bit
Sorry if I missed your update but how are you feeling? Did you figure it what was causing this?
Thanks for thinking of me! You didn't miss an update- I haven't posted one
Still feeling weird, but haven't done anything about it as I feel like the symptoms are lessening (though not disappearing). I know if it really was appendicitis, I would be in much more pain by now- so I'm not as concerned about it. If it hasn't completely subsided by Monday, I'll call my GP
My kid has taken a super long nap three days in a row (4 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours) and hasn't been eating as much as normal. She's had at least 6 wet diapers a day. Growth spurt? She has been playing more while she's awake and being very vocal, too.
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