I have been hearing that the economy is about to take an up turn. There is this very tentative “maybe” built in to the statement, and sadly, it is not making any one’s life easier.

When one looks at these forward-leaning claims, the problem is that they don’t rest in what is really going on now.  Okay, “about” to get better.  That would suggest that at this stage, in the present moment, things are the same.

And realizing this, it can be pretty bleak for many dog lovers dealing with canine cancer.

I have had people in my veterinary hospital tell my they have to choose between their dog’s food and their own.  Or their childrens’ needs and those of their dogs.

Indeed, for many, these dog days are ruff days (sorry, had to lighten it up a little…)

So, what to do when faced with the cost of caring for a dog with cancer?  In the Dog Cancer Survival Guide, there is a listing of sources of possible financial help. But today I wanted to  highlight what for many, has been a magic bullet.

The Magic Bullet Fund is a resource for people who are in need of financial help for their dogs’ cancer treatment.  The Magic Bullet Fund is a real-life, practical, well-orchestrated answer to a pressing need.

The process is fairly strait-forward.  One must apply, and then the applications are screened.  Approval is for funding is granted for those where treatment is hoped to yield at least a year or more of life.

Palliative treatment is viewed as yielding less than this, and these efforts are excluded from the Fund.  This means that if the treatment does not have a decent probability of adding a year to your dog’s life, you may not be approved.

The money is ear-tagged for care of dogs with cancer only, for people who are in real financial need.  The money is not used for research or other scientific pursuits, only to fund treatment.

If you would like to apply for assistance, or if you would like to make a contribution to help those in need, check out the Magic Bullet Fund:

http://www.themagicbulletfund.org

Best to all in these ruff days,

Dr D

About the Author

Dr. Demian Dressler, DVM is known as the "dog cancer vet" and is author of Dog Cancer Survival Guide: Beyond Surgery, Chemotherapy & Radiation. Visit his blog and sign up free to get the latest information about canine cancer. Go to http://DogCancerBlog.com.

 

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