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You do what is best for the dog. If you cannot financially afford to do that, get him back to the rescue. That is what you contractually agreed to when you adopted him.
When you adopted the dog, you took on the financial responsibilities associated with him. You could try asking the rescue for help, but do not be surprised if they turn you down.
All my dogs and cats are rescues, and no one helps to pay their expenses. I do not expect them to as they are my responsibility. Never expect vets to reduce their fees for your animal. Would you like to provide discounted work for others?
The moral thing to do is to take care of the dog. If you cannot do that, send him back.
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Well, that was a short lived post.
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That was why I quoted the post. I had a feeling the OP would not like the responses.
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You adopted him, yes? Then he is your dog. Vets shouldn’t have to offer a reduced fee for an adopted pet. I would never expect my vet to do that.
If you can’t afford the bills, then your contract is clear that he goes back to the rescue or the breeder, and that’s what your obligation is. Why is it so bad that he be returned to the breeder? I know you like him, but if you can’t get him treated successfully, then you need to return him.
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You adopt the animal, you pay for it. I adopted a cat from a rescue that most assuredly did not disclose the major health issues she has. Yes, I spent over 3,000 on that cat in less than a year. My animal when I sighed on the line. My bill. My credit card.
If you have a contract that allows you to return him to the breeder for health issues? Then you should do that. I think the breeder is both a good breeder and a total sucker to have such a contract, but in all honesty Kudos to them.
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I asked myself why it was so bad the dog would be returned to the breeder. I asked myself if this really was a purebred dog.
Most reputable breeders will take a dog back.
IMO, in this case, the breeder has no obligation (you only have the rescue’s word that the dog would go back to the breeder).
Dog goes back to the rescue or you accept the responsibility for the dog and pay expenses. Maybe also second opinions from other vets?
What breed is this?
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The rescue and the breeder have no obligation to you at all. When you adopt a dog through a rescue, you take on full responsibility for all future vet expenses, food, etc.
The breeder, however, clearly has OFFERED to take the dog back and be responsible for the puppy she bred. Obviously, the BEST option for this dog is to be returned to the breeder who cared enough to stipulate that she would take him back at any age! Send the dog back to the breeder!!
It sounds as if the rescue never should have been involved in the FIRST place if the breeder had a contract with the original owner that the pup is to be returned if that original owner could/would not keep him, which is a fairly standard contract clause for reputable breeders.
The person who bought this puppy from the breeder was highly unethical for turning the dog over to a rescue rather than returning him to his breeder!!! And most likely, in breach of his contract.
Be aware that if the dog goes back to the rescue, he may well be euthanized since he needs extensive health expenditures. MANY rescues do not have endless funds to spend on a single animal (understandably!) and have policies that dogs that are returned and/or need expensive care will be euthanized rather than burden a new family (such as yours) with high vet bills.
The breeder will most likely be relieved and thankful to have her pup back, rather than wondering for years and worrying about why the puppy buyer stopped providing updates on their (supposedly) beloved pup, quit returning messages asking after the pup’s welfare, and faded from sight. It’s NOT uncommon for unethical owners to dump their purebred dog in a shelter because they’re too embarrassed to return the dog to the breeder per their contract and prefer to let the dog take his chances with potential euthanization or a home that ends up a horrible match than do the right thing and send the dog back to the breeder.
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Why would this be a bad thing?
Skin issues are common on certain breeds like bulldogs and other bully breeds. I’d be curious why the dermatologist was “not optimistic.” Not optimistic about what? About the hair growing back, or the dog not having long term issues (and needing maintenance/treatment).
“Asked the breeder for help” - meaning what? Did you ask for money? Or did you ask for them to take the dog back? The reality is that while a lot of breeders will gladly take their dogs back, they likely aren’t sitting on thousands of dollars to give to you.
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OP is a poster formerly known as walkers60 or similar.
She never likes the responses she’s been given. So she disappears.
Remember all the posts about the unsuitable big active dog she acquired and and it kept knocking her down ? And she refused to listen to posters who said get a trainer to help or get your yard fenced so this dog can get exercised ?
Then she complained that rescues wouldn’t adopt to her? WHY? Because she refused to put up a fence for a large active dog. If this is the same 5 yr. old Rhodesian Ridgeback that she “rehomed” in the spring, it didn’t come with these problems. So maybe it’s cheap feed causing it. Or sudden bacterial or fungal problem not attended to. What major, expensive teeth problems does this dog now have?
OP does not like to spend money on pets. She ignores all the suggestions she get here.
She just disappears.
OP, you need to bite the bullet and pay to get the dog treated. Why should anyone else foot the bill for YOUR DOG??
You have money, you can afford it. If cash is a problem there’s Care Credit. Get approval in minutes online. My guess is You just don’t want to pay. This is the cost of pet ownership.
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Oh interesting.
Rhodesian Ridgebacks can be prone to skin conditions including inherited autoimmune conditions that can cause skin conditions. Breeders should test for these and eliminate affected dogs from their breeding program.
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