Help a Dog?
 

I just received an e-mail from my sister-in-law and it has compelled me to reach out for help.
This concerns a dog. A five year old Border Collie. An athletic pooch who needs surgery to deal with "Hip Dysplasia". His days in "Fly-Ball" are sadly over now but the chronic pain requires surgery to simply improve his qualty of life.
My sister-in-law requested bottles to assist her in raising money to help her little buddy get the surgery. She works two jobs and cares for her dog like a child. She just doesn't have enough money to get things done.

I hope this post doesn't get "nuked" because of its nature but I want to help out someone in desperate need.

Many of you know I operate a part-time business leasing and maintaining aquariums around the city. I propose to MATCH EVERY DOLLAR donated with earnings from my maintenance business. Just think, if 100 people honor a $1.00 donation, I'll present the vet. with $200.00. If 1000 people do this then I'm workin' for nothin' and the Humane Society will get a $700.00 donation on behalf of CanReef members. The cost of surgery is $1300.00. I'm putting $100.00 in the jar to help her out.

I know that this hobby utilizes all of our spare change, but I also know folks who keep Marine aquariums are responsible and passionate pet owners, so please, help me help a friend!
I am set up on PayPal. chinookaquatics@shaw.ca

Thanking you in advance,

I should have about $100+ worth (Bottles cans ETC) you can have, if the roomie says its OK. you would have to pick up thou. I will ask when he gets home.

I'd gladly travel to pick-up bottles. (Even empty ones...LOL)

Thanks!

I have many beer cans...many....:redface: you may pick up. :biggrin:

I also have a few cans, and I'm sure I can find a bit of cash to donate to a very good cause.

I betcha I could throw together a couple of big, orange garbage bags full of beer cans, as well. Let me know when you would like to pick up and I shall get them ready for you.

If I know the big-hearted people on this board, you may have to plan an entire day to pick up bottles!

apparently I wasn't sensitive enough.. so I'll nuke it.

Steve

I'd probably think the same thing, Steve, if this was a 20 year old dog. But this dog should be in his prime and deserves a chance. Borders are SUCH nice dogs......

Ok, i'll be the jerk. It's irks me when people have pets when they can't afford them. As anyone that owns or has owned a dog knows, there is inevitably going to be expenses above and beyond the bowl of food you put down for him each day. They are a 'luxury' item and should only be kept if you can afford them and if you are prepared to put up some $$$ when (not if) it's required.

This thread isn't to debate dog ownership, or your personal choices with your pet's life when faced with questions like quality of life. Its about asking for bottles so a woman, who clearly sounds like she is doing her best and then some, can do what she feels is best for her dog. I don't want to see this thread shut down, but I think this is crossing into politics, and I believe that is against the UA. Please don't make the mods close the thread.

this thread isn't about if she can afford a pet or not. It's about a brother helping his sister not stretch herself too thin. He is not going to Kelowna to collect your empties. So I don't think your post has a place in this thread.

Start a new thread if you want to debate the 'pet as a luxury' thing

Yes, this thread is looking for donations of bottles, cans or cash if you can help out. If you wish to debate pet ownership, or other dog related debates, I can suggest a couple of good dog boards. Please stay on topic. Thanks

:lol:Or you can go help me fighting the "put a collar on the dog so it can't scratch it's open wounds anymore" on RDO...sheesh...

Hi all, I'm TENTATIVELY planning to do the "bottle drive" on the weekend of March 29th & 30th. If any offerings can be confirmed, that'd be fantastic! Thank you to all who have offered and a very special thank you S.L. (asked to remain anonymous), for your very generous contribution!

Regards,

I'd love to donate a few garbage bags of pop cans. I live in the southeast, and next weekend works fine for me. I can probably set aside 2-3 garbage bags full.

You can have whatever bottles I have amassed by then. I am in the SW.

Bottle Drive
 

I'd like to set a DEFINATE date for gathering bottles. Saturday, March 29th. For those with bottles to donate, please PM your address.

Again, Thank you!

Since I'm in Kelowna, I took back my empties earlier after reading this and sent you the total on paypal :P

Hope all goes well!

Did someone not say that I wasn't getting empties from Kelowna...?

(Thanks!!! :) )

Shucks, I just took ALL my beer bottles to recycling :( (and that's saying a lot!)

If your going to the Northeast...... My daughters have a bunch of bottles, cans, juice boxes for you.:smile:

Bottle Drive Success
 

I (we) mangaged to cover all 4 quadrants of the city today, gathering bottle donations from members here on Canreef. A special thanks to Deb & Barry! I had to stop at a bottle depot and make room for more...:mrgreen:. Deb, with the exception of one lonely juice box, the numerous bags all contained the same "brand name" beverage. Consistency is good with aquariums I always say...:redface:

I gathered just short of $200.00 worth of bottles and combined with numerous cash donations from a few sources, $889.00 was collected for a very worthwhile cause! My sister-in-law & her dog, "River" are coming over tonite for dinner and an unexpected gift, from a LOT of caring people. The dog had surgurey two days ago and he's doing well. :smile:

I cannot express my gratitude effectively but thank you to all who have helped!

Kindest regards,

Awe!

Very cool.:smile:

You have no idea how good that makes me feel, Doug! You did such a wonderful thing, reaching out to the list.

Good thing winters pretty much over, eh?! That pooch is gunna have one cold butt for a while!