In an effort to invite more people to get involved with animal rescue, either through donations or volunteering, we would like to share with you what it really costs us on a daily basis. Camp Cocker is unique in that we do actually vet the dogs and spend quite a bit of money to rehabilitate them. We dream of one day having an abundance of foster homes so that no funds are drained by boarding fees and of having an abundance of donations so that we are never struggling to pay off vet debt or trying to scrape together funds for dogs in line waiting for medical care. We try to find the vets in town with the best prices and also have arranged a good price with the boarding facility that we use so that we can make every dollar stretch as far as possible.
February 2010: On waiting list for medical: Alvin orthopedic consult for his rear leg (may be an old break that didn't heal properly?), Misty needs neurological testing (for her head twitching), Josh needs to see a cardiologist for his heart murmur that is a four (the highest level is a six), Josie's cherry eye surgery needs to be redone, Brady, Eli and Kramer need their cherry eye surgeries and neuter surgeries.
March 2010: Maddy, Brady & Kramer medical. $96.49.
February 2010: Brownie medical (first night out of the shelter). $111.49.
February 2010: Minnie Thyroid retest. $36.00.
February 2010: Duncan & Sweet Pea Holistic Vet supplements. $100.00.
February 2010: Bunny eye doctor. $134.25.
February 2010: Minnie eye doctor. $111.21.
February 2010: Kramer's continued medical (pneumonia). $190.70.
February 2010: Kramer's medical (pneumonia). $474.92.
February 2010: Priscilla & Fonzie's hospitalization and Fonzie's crypt orchid surgery. $1208.49.
February 2010: Brady, Eli & Kramer's medical. $282.00.
February 2010: Einstein's eye drops refills and medical boarding for Lola and Missy. $147.00.
February 2010: Cosmo's medical bill (foot wound, recheck, soak,bandage). $47.20 . Worrying about Cosmo, they are talking about a biopsy if the wound doesn't get better! Please send him your positive wishes for healing!
February 2010: Cosmo's medical bill (foot wound). $78.00.
January 2010: Samantha's double pelvic orthopedic surgery and medical boarding. $3414.70.
January 2010: Bunny's medical boarding and hernia surgery. $1945.61.
January 2010: Minnie's medical and hospitalization. 1650.51.
January 2010: Misty, Sherlock and Stanley's medical. $2210.44.
January 2010: Danny's medical boarding and cherry eye surgery. 561.24.
January 2010: Ernie & Bert's medical boarding and neuter surgeries. $991.30.
January 2010: Sophie's medical/allergy testing. $387.60.
January 2010: Josie, Minnie & Travis cataract surgeries. $4300.00.
December 2009: Dena and Sophie medical. $204.90.
November 2009: Dena medical. $110.50.
October 2009: Assorted medical. $1922.17.
Vet debt as of 8/24/09, this is excluding Jerry's hospitalization for pneumonia, those charges will be added in when he is discharged. $1744.91
Captain Xrays 8/25/09 $59.20
Josh hospitalization from 8/13-8/17/09 $371.70
Boarding bill week ending 8/17/09 $1020.00
Einstein medical 8-15-09 $112.93
We are one hundred percent supported by donations and on average, we spend between $500 - $750 on each dog we rescue (medical bills & boarding are our biggest expenses). About once or twice a month, we will get a dog that needs expensive surgery so we are always in need of donations. We are always operating in the red so please pass the word for us that we need donations. Also, what a great gift for someone who has everything . . . make a donation in their honor and we will send an acknowlegement card on your behalf.
