Will dogs admitted to rescue organizations for health issues be killed or treated and given for adoption?

We have a 2 year old terrier we rescued from a puppy mill four months ago and who we discovered yesterday, after many vet visits for her limping, has a fractured femur needing surgery. The surgery is estimated to cost between $3000 and $3500. We love this dog but given we've already spent over $1,000 on shots, meds, exrays, spaying, chipping -- this is more than our fixed income budget can handle. Can we bring this dog to a rescue and expect them to treat her injuries and ready her for another adoption? She is obviously in pain since she uses the limb sparingly and we don't want her to suffer, but she's such a great dog, we wouldn't want to think she'd be killed either. Help. We are torn as to what do do!Just to be clear, this dog was taken off the street where she'd been seen running for a month, flea infested and mangy. We did not pay anyone for her other than to treat her issues.

Most places would treat something like that. Especially if you can take them to an ASPCA organization. They usually treat all ill animals that are treatable. Only time they put them down is if they can't be treated. It would be best if you discussed something like that with the place you want to take them. Every place may have a different policy. If the place you want to take them doesn't treat then perhaps they can reccommend a place that does.

In UK there is an organisation P.A.D.S. it is a charity that helps with and pays for sick pets care. Google to see what is in your area

Most rescue centers do treat the pup. Raise funds through donations, car wash, bake sales, etc. If not they will post on social media sites and whoever wants to keep the pup will help with the treatments and receive some benefits. In rare occasions will euthanize the dog, those are just animal control centers or shelters. Rescue centers are meant as a no kill shelter. I think it'd be pretty ironic calling it a rescue center that would kill a dog if they can't help it. Hope this answers your questionCheers

The dog will be put downRescues can't afford to help the dog at all and will just put the dog down. Why did you even get a dog when you have a fixed income? Dogs are expesnive. All shelters and rescues will put the dog down. Its the harsh reality child. They can't afford the surgery and there are so many perfectly healthy dogs being killed due to there not being enough homes. Shelters and rescue put down dogs with major medical issues like that And you didn't rescue the dog. You bought it and paid the mill owner and freed up space so they can breed more dogs

If I tell you the truth, you won't bring her in.....If a rescue or shelter spent this much on every animal that came through their doors, they'd have to shut those same doors or charge $1,000 or more per adoption."we don't want her to suffer".... If you truly mean that, then understand she is suffering & death would be a happy welcome for her.

(It may vary, so you should ask in advance of surrendering the dog to any rescue or shelter). Some rescues are full, & have NO MORE ROOM or have waiting lists to even take an animal.Some shelters will euthanize as there are too many perfectly healthy dogs (needing homes) to save the sick or unwell, yet some rescues & shelters will treat the dog. But you should be AWARE these vet costs will severely HURT or hamper any group taking the dog on, even they have a vet who will do it for less. Most groups cannot AFFORD to spend this kind of money on one dog, when nearly all the dogs they handle, need basic veterinary care (such as spay/neuter, worming and vaccinations & a check for heartworms). Is it FAIR to spend this much money on one dog, when that amount would save & completely "vet" 30 others?

Depends on the rescue. Some breed rescues would do it for "one of their own", but the majority of shelters HAVE to look at the fact that the $3000+ for surgery could be used to save ten other, just as deserving dogs from a local kill shelter. Ask around and see what you find, but do it SOON. If euthanasia turns out to be what the shelter would do, you owe it to the dog to be there with her and have it done at your own vet, with people she knows there until her last breath. You can also call around to other vets to see if anyone can give you a lower quote or a non-surgical option for treatment.

It depends, but most occasionally they treat dogs with ailments that are curable. It is because there are things that must be considered especially on the financial, we can't deny the fact that owning a dog is expensive.

Have you asked your vet about a payment plan? Most bets will offer them. It's better than handing your dog over, the chances of her being PTS is high because of the cost for her surgery.You can also check pet charities if they can help out with the cost.My friend in the UK had to leave work after being made disabled from a car crash. A charity called PDSA performed the op & she made a donation towards the cost.