Save Marley...Fellow dog lovers please read!

[ashk36]

So I was on craigslist last night and came across a post with this website in it...

Save Marley - Home

Apparently, this woman gave her dog a ham bone on Christmas and a piece of it splintered off, dog swallowed it, and now her owner, who was laid off in November, has some pretty big vet bills to take care of. I really wanted to pass this on so more people might donate at least a dollar and help this girl out. I left a message on her site last night and she emailed me back a nice thank you this afternoon. I know it's a hard time financially for all of us, but I thought I'd at least post this so more people could see and help.

 

[MACLovin]

Wish I could help, but things like this unfortunately make me sort of wary. She also is kind of an irresponsible pet owner for giving her dog a cooked bone. That's a big no-no and I thought was common knowledge. While I feel bad for the dog and hope he makes a full recovery, I can't bring myself to just give out money randomly to strangers with sob stories. She needs to find a way to pay for HER mistake. And she also needs to read up on common pet hazards and how to prevent stuff like this from happening. Sorry, but that's how I see it.



edit: and how do we know she's not making it up? i didn't go to the site, but did she actually post a copy of the vet bill, or is she just conducting a random fundraiser?

 

[BEA2LS]

not to be cold, but i tend to agree.. perhaps she could work out a payment plan with the vet? i know most do that if you ask. also on human society's webpage there is a list of places that helps out pet owners who have trouble paying bills.
i understand i am so broke and i had to spend $62 at the vet yesterday - and was grateful it cost so little. :/

 

[ashk36]

I understand guys, just trying to spread the word. Some people are a bit ignorant about what they feed their dog, and this was one of those situations. She's obviously kicking herself now for not thinking before giving her dog that bone, but you can't undo what's been done.

 

[BEA2LS]

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Originally Posted by ashk36 I understand guys, just trying to spread the word. Some people are a bit ignorant about what they feed their dog, and this was one of those situations. She's obviously kicking herself now for not thinking before giving her dog that bone, but you can't undo what's been done.

i would never put anyone down for feeding a dog the wrong thing - my dog accidently ate some stuff in his life and i was terrfied! i think we are more concerned that it is a complete scam.

sad but true, a lot of people are scammers like that.
i actually dont really have anything to give but i meant it about the human society's webpage, perhaps you could forward that info to her?

 

[vocaltest]

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Originally Posted by MACLovin Wish I could help, but things like this unfortunately make me sort of wary. She also is kind of an irresponsible pet owner for giving her dog a cooked bone. That's a big no-no and I thought was common knowledge. While I feel bad for the dog and hope he makes a full recovery, I can't bring myself to just give out money randomly to strangers with sob stories. She needs to find a way to pay for HER mistake. And she also needs to read up on common pet hazards and how to prevent stuff like this from happening. Sorry, but that's how I see it. edit: and how do we know she's not making it up? i didn't go to the site, but did she actually post a copy of the vet bill, or is she just conducting a random fundraiser?

I'm so glad you said this. I agree 100%. I was going to say the exact same thing but I was worried I would get bashed or something for saying it!!

As much as how awful it is, it is common knowledge that you never give your dogs real bones etc. With all of our dogs alive or passed away we have NEVER given them bones or chew bones for health reasons and also because in our experience it can make them aggressive (they're not aggressive dogs, they're bernese mountain dogs, dumb but gentle dogs haha) towards you and other dogs.

When you get a pet of any kind, you research what they can and can't have. Dogs - chocolate, grapes (i think its grapes?) & so forth. I have two rats, and I know not to give them too much 'wet' food as it can give them wet tail, along with other rodents. I wish people would do the research before they get pets!

btw ashk36 what I said isn't against you incase you think it sounds like it!

 

[NubianHoneii]

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Originally Posted by BEA2LS i would never put anyone down for feeding a dog the wrong thing - my dog accidently ate some stuff in his life and i was terrfied! i think we are more concerned that it is a complete scam. sad but true, a lot of people are scammers like that. i actually dont really have anything to give but i meant it about the human society's webpage, perhaps you could forward that info to her?

I agree. I feel bad if this is what truly happened.

Her vet info and # is placed on the site. I guess you can do a check to see if its legit. I think it is though and I gave her $1.00 since that was all she was asking for. My grandmother always told me its not what they do with the money after it leaves your hands, its the fact that you gave the money from your heart and you will be blessed for doing so. No matter if they go and abuse your trust or not.

Plus, I checked it with pay pal and it was the real thing. At least she wasn't asking for a money order.

 

[BEA2LS]

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Originally Posted by MACLovin Wish I could help, but things like this unfortunately make me sort of wary. She also is kind of an irresponsible pet owner for giving her dog a cooked bone. That's a big no-no and I thought was common knowledge. While I feel bad for the dog and hope he makes a full recovery, I can't bring myself to just give out money randomly to strangers with sob stories. She needs to find a way to pay for HER mistake. And she also needs to read up on common pet hazards and how to prevent stuff like this from happening. Sorry, but that's how I see it. edit: and how do we know she's not making it up? i didn't go to the site, but did she actually post a copy of the vet bill, or is she just conducting a random fundraiser?

sadly my concern also is that she was making it up (i kinda hinted at that in my second post but didn't wanna outright say it..) i am not mad if someone gave their dog something wrong in error. i know nobody is perfect and i am such a sucker for animals. i just do not trust the internet.

also and i know this is bad but i know of dogs who have ate bones before and are fine. i know, i know - and i dont give my dog bones ever but im saying idk how high the bill could even be? i am sure others might have more to say concerning that but plain and simple, i dont trust people on craigslist.
if she does have problems though i hope she works something out with the vet and/or contacts the humane society. i hate to think of a dog suffering.

 

[COBI]

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Originally Posted by NubianHoneii Plus, I checked it with pay pal and it was the real thing. At least she wasn't asking for a money order.

Kind of off-topic, but if something is a scam and they involve the postal service by asking money (or money orders) to be mailed to them, then they would be facing federal criminal charges versus whatever their local charges may have been by not utilizing the postal system in any way.

 

[BEA2LS]

yea, i still feel bad. i have nothing (literally, i am in the negatives on my debit card!) to give and am still weary of stuff. nothing personal at all towards anyone.. i had bad experiences online (identity theft, etc.)

 

[NubianHoneii]

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Originally Posted by COBI Kind of off-topic, but if something is a scam and they involve the postal service by asking money (or money orders) to be mailed to them, then they would be facing federal criminal charges versus whatever their local charges may have been by not utilizing the postal system in any way.

I should have worded that better. Its not that she is using pay pal that I believe her story, its just that I feel safer with my info and account number not all out there like that. I would have been real suspicious if she had a self possessor on her site.

*off topic - did you guys see the site with the man who demanded 1,000 in donations or he was going to eat his rabbit? Its people like that who make honest people just looking for help weary.

 

[k.a.t]

^ WTF?

Wish I could help, but I have nothing in my account right now..

 

[MACLovin]

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Originally Posted by NubianHoneii *off topic - did you guys see the site with the man who demanded 1,000 in donations or he was going to eat his rabbit? Its people like that who make honest people just looking for help weary.

Uhm, nope but...

What is wrong with people? Uh, ok eat your rabbit if that really sounds appetizing to you.. what is this a hostage negotiation?

 

[BEA2LS]

LOL, a hostage negotiation!!
i dont know why people would ask for help online. in all seriousness, can't he apply for food stamps? not to be effed up, i just don't see how much you could even make from the internet
in college i did a paper on "cyber begging". like those save me sites where people beg for money. i did a dummy one (i planned on revealing this was for a paper and refunding their money). however nobody even doanted. all i got was spam for those "money exchange" emails. i have learned that yes, people can be desparate enough and really need money badly enough to beg online. but no, you really wont make money off of it.

 

[ImMACnificent]

Does this woman not have family/friends that could help her? I don't think I would resort to asking for donations from people on the internet that I don't know.

Better yet, go put jars out at local petstores asking for donations (if this is legit, of course). You can get a lot more money that way, I would think.

It SEEMS like a legit story, IMO, someone could easily call the vet and ask if it is, right? Or do vets have a confidentiality rule just like other health professionals? -shrug-

I just think if this is true, she could find plenty of other ways to raise money rather than asking on the web.

 

[ashk36]

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Originally Posted by NubianHoneii I should have worded that better. Its not that she is using pay pal that I believe her story, its just that I feel safer with my info and account number not all out there like that. I would have been real suspicious if she had a self possessor on her site. *off topic - did you guys see the site with the man who demanded 1,000 in donations or he was going to eat his rabbit? Its people like that who make honest people just looking for help weary.

Yes, I've seen that website! Ridiculous. And just for the record, I'm not taking offense to what anyone's said or anything like that, so no worries there. I'd also like to add that I am one of the biggest skeptics I know, but I do believe this woman's story. It's not like I donate to every little cause, but this one just caught my eye and I felt like doing a little more to help.

 

[Beauty Mark]

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Originally Posted by BEA2LS LOL, a hostage negotiation!! i dont know why people would ask for help online. in all seriousness, can't he apply for food stamps? not to be effed up, i just don't see how much you could even make from the internet in college i did a paper on "cyber begging". like those save me sites where people beg for money. i did a dummy one (i planned on revealing this was for a paper and refunding their money). however nobody even doanted. all i got was spam for those "money exchange" emails. i have learned that yes, people can be desparate enough and really need money badly enough to beg online. but no, you really wont make money off of it.

Save Karyn proved it works. I'm still amazed that people were willing to get her ass out of debt.

I am also skeptical, not only because it is cyber begging (seen too many CL scams to trust 'em) but also because the dog shares the name of that dog in the movie that just came out.

 

[blindpassion]

Yeah I don't trust anything on CL...
If its true, then I feel sorry for the animal.

But vets are very compassionate, I know because our family just spent over 5 grand on vet bills to try and help our dog in her last months with us.
Vets are very good people. They will always give you time to pay, etc.

 

[sayah]

I hope the dog goes on to have a happy life and that the owner gets help and more knowledge. Unfortunately this is not uncommon. I live in Sweden and just yesterday a woman got really angry with a vet 'cause he would'nt treat her dog for free or lower his costs so she could afford to operate her dog. It's just sad for all.


It was nice of the original poster to spread the word. We had a club here that helped people out when they had emergencies with their dogs and needed money fast and didn't have the money accessible right away. It was very useful for the people that got to loan money. You had to prove that your dog was sick in different ways and signed a contract etc. I'm sorry to say that some stupid egoistic people never gave the money they borrowed back and the club couldn't keep going.

 

[MACLovin]

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Originally Posted by Beauty Mark I am also skeptical, not only because it is cyber begging (seen too many CL scams to trust 'em) but also because the dog shares the name of that dog in the movie that just came out.

I was totally thinking the same thing! Strange coincidence if that's all it is, but hmmm #1 movie? people are always trying to capitalize on anything they can. especially right now, out of desperation. But then again, my friend's dog's name is Marley

I don't know how common a dog name it is..

But yeah, my skepticism is nothing against the original poster at all and it was definitely cool of you to spread the word, because it very well could be a genuine situation. I'm just difficult to part with my money unless it's going to something i'm sure of, that's all. I do hope Marley is ok if he indeed is real.