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Unfortunately you would not be able to get Dental treatment covered by Insurance as it's a pre-existing conditionSome Vets are willing to set up a Payment Plan where-by you have a 'contract' to pay a specific amount each week/month rather than having to pay for each treatment in full every time. You would keep up the weekly/monthly payments even if Plumpkin managed to go for several months without needing a Dental.
Then there are things you may be able to do to raise a few more £s
Selling stuff on Ebay (Amanda- 'Barn Yard Bunnies' is the expert on that, she sells loads of stuff on Ebay for ARC, our local Rescue) I am sure she'd give you some tips and advice re all that
Car Boot Sales
Setting up a CrowdFund page
Specific sponsored events- something for Easter maybe ?
I expected as much with it being a pre-existing condition
I sell a lot on eBay, I used to do so as a side business so I might have another clear out to see if I can raise some money.
I'm a full time artist and a lot of my customers are quite invested in Plumpkin's story, so wondering if I could raffle one of my pieces with the proceeds going towards her vet bills.
I am hoping that my earnings might increase a bit this year, and luckily the cost of Plumpkin's care is split between me and my OH, but we are both definitely feeling the strain of it!
I expected as much with it being a pre-existing condition
I sell a lot on eBay, I used to do so as a side business so I might have another clear out to see if I can raise some money.
I'm a full time artist and a lot of my customers are quite invested in Plumpkin's story, so wondering if I could raffle one of my pieces with the proceeds going towards her vet bills.
I am hoping that my earnings might increase a bit this year, and luckily the cost of Plumpkin's care is split between me and my OH, but we are both definitely feeling the strain of it!
Plumpkin is doing really well, thank you guys! It was just one tooth that was causing her a problem and needed trimming. Apparently it was a very quick procedure and she seems much better in herself already
Plumpkin is doing really well, thank you guys! It was just one tooth that was causing her a problem and needed trimming. Apparently it was a very quick procedure and she seems much better in herself already
Genuinely feeling so hopeless and like there's no 'fix' for this. The contrast is astounding given that she's living with two healthy rabbits who are running around all day. I'm so sad.
