My life has been kinda overwhelming lately, been meaning to respond to this for a while.
The site I mentioned that might have or know of a cheaper spay rate is Alley Cat Allies and they also mention www.pets911.com. But the voucher rate you mentioned doesn't sound too bad because a spay op is more complicated than a neuter op (not to squick anyone, but it involves more internal work).
As you know, one of my housemates went through the process of getting disability set up recently. I helped her with some of the initial phases, when I was unemployed and was the only person who could take her to the offices she needed to go to. It was very tempting for her to just bail when they were being obnoxious bureaucrats. And her boyfriend has helped her a lot with the paperwork. If it's ok with you, I will mention your post to her (she's not on lj). She can be very helpful and caring sometimes - I say that even though we don't always get along, the apartment is too crowded. When things are settled a little more for me I might be able to help you go through forms, stuff that can be done on weekends.
If you mentioned what amount/amounts would be helpful towards the photo exhibit in September (Xando is right by me, unless they have more than one location) then those of us who are also not doing great but can pitch in a little might be able to help. Like, if 5 people contributed $10 each would it help a little? a lot? not even a start? Give us some idea ...
Gotta hook up with you before Pennsic to get your stuff back to you. That's another possibility, that maybe I could do cash instead of barter (except maybe for the hat - you really need another hat ;) ). What would be most useful? I can't promise anything right now because I am still in bad financial condition but if I know what the parameters are, then I can figure out what's possible. We can talk offline...
*many hugs* I know most doctors seem like idiots but keep looking! There are the rare good ones! (I know one but she is retiring in September).
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The site I mentioned that might have or know of a cheaper spay rate is Alley Cat Allies and they also mention www.pets911.com. But the voucher rate you mentioned doesn't sound too bad because a spay op is more complicated than a neuter op (not to squick anyone, but it involves more internal work).
As you know, one of my housemates went through the process of getting disability set up recently. I helped her with some of the initial phases, when I was unemployed and was the only person who could take her to the offices she needed to go to. It was very tempting for her to just bail when they were being obnoxious bureaucrats. And her boyfriend has helped her a lot with the paperwork. If it's ok with you, I will mention your post to her (she's not on lj). She can be very helpful and caring sometimes - I say that even though we don't always get along, the apartment is too crowded. When things are settled a little more for me I might be able to help you go through forms, stuff that can be done on weekends.
If you mentioned what amount/amounts would be helpful towards the photo exhibit in September (Xando is right by me, unless they have more than one location) then those of us who are also not doing great but can pitch in a little might be able to help. Like, if 5 people contributed $10 each would it help a little? a lot? not even a start? Give us some idea ...
Gotta hook up with you before Pennsic to get your stuff back to you. That's another possibility, that maybe I could do cash instead of barter (except maybe for the hat - you really need another hat ;) ). What would be most useful? I can't promise anything right now because I am still in bad financial condition but if I know what the parameters are, then I can figure out what's possible. We can talk offline...
*many hugs* I know most doctors seem like idiots but keep looking! There are the rare good ones! (I know one but she is retiring in September).
our blessings,
RedLynx