"whisky-dave" wrote in message
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On Friday, 13 February 2015 23:02:02 UTC, Christina Websell wrote:
"Jacqui Watz" wrote in message
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On Sunday, February 8, 2015 at 6:08:57 AM UTC+11, Christina Websell
wrote:
"Jacqui Watz" wrote in message
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The tips of Harley's ears are being destroyed by skin cancers, and
we've
been told he will need surgery to remove the affected parts.

Early last year our other cat, Kitty, was diagnosed with stomach
cancer.
She
needed surgery but sadly, she died shortly after. The vet bill we
received
was just over $1000 and paying it has had a terrible effect on our
finances - ever since then we have been really struggling.

Now Harley needs treatment and it's impossible for us to afford it.
We've
looked into all options in our area but virtually no help is available
bar
surrendering him to a shelter and/or possibly having him euthanized.
The
last thing we want is to lose a cherished family member because we
can't
afford the vet bills. Harley is an old cat, but he's not elderly - he
has
plenty of life and energy left and we can't imagine having to deal
with
another tragedy so soon. Especially when it can be fixed.

All we can really think to do is ask for help and hope the kindness of
strangers might get us through. Any donation will help, no matter the
size.

Even if you can't donate, sharing our GoFundMe Campaign would be truly
appreciated! You can click on the 'Share' buttons on the campaign page
and
it would help immensely!

Thank you so much,
Jac

Link: http://www.gofundme.com/harleysears

I fell for this once before. I sent money for a cat with bladder
cancer
whose owner had only posted once about being desperate so thought
about
my
own cat and if I couldn't afford it (although I was a bit short of
money
myself at the time)
I would not do it again.
1. they are scamming
2. If we've haven't seen you on this group before, you are are
scamming.

Hi, I understand your skepticism, that's the nature of the internet,
unfortunately. I do feel the need to reply though.
I haven't been in this group before. I have joined a few recently and
honestly, until you mentioned it, I didn't realise how bad that would
appear, I should have thought that through a lot better and I'm kind of
kicking myself now.
I'm just desperate, and trying to get as much exposure as I can. I'm
also
posting regular updates on the campaign page and social media. I know
that
doesn't mean I'm not a scammer, of course.
I've noticed the spots on Harley's nose and I'm aware of a small one on
his
temple too. I'll be making sure the vet looks at them, not just his
ears.
The vet clinic I've decided to go to has a chemotherapy clinic and 2
oncology specialists, which was definitely a factor in choosing them.
I know there's nothing I can really say or do, because it's true, there
are
scammers everywhere that know exactly what buttons to push. I just
wanted to
reply so you know I didn't just 'post and run'.
Thanks for listening,
Jac

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I'm afraid if you have a pet, Jac, you have to make sure you have enough
enough money for the vet's bills if you are not known to this group.
Several of us here have been helped with enormous vet's bills by each
other,
but we've known each other for years on rpca (mainly) but you just can't
come here as a stranger asking for vet's bills to be paid.

I hope you manage to find the money, it's not coming from me. ~did it
once
for a stranger, not again.
Tweed

Yep, I'd agree , if yopu have a pet and don;t think you'll be able to
afford a vet bill then that's what insurance is for.

Not that all insurance covers all contingencies...as I found out.
Mine would not have covered cancer!
And I still carry it.