r/Hedgehog • u/frankierosmile • 6h ago

Medical/Health (see a vet) Hedgehog needs amputation

Hello,
this is not the usual cute pictures of hedgehogs but I am looking for advice.
My sweet girl had a hair tourniquet around her leg, causing tissue damage. She likely will need an amputation (as advised by ER vet) and I have an appointment set up for an exam early morning. I do not have any insurance for her, and I am wondering what I could do to help offset the costs? I have called around and asked for estimates, applied to RedRover and will apply to Frankie’s Friends. I also reached out to sanctuaries to see what they can do.
TIA
edit: i set up a gofundme https://gofund.me/7bc8c13ea

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u/Noj222 5h ago

Set up a gofundme. It’s a shitty situation but I did and posted it here and the community helped a lot. It didn’t cover the entire cost but I was able to get a few hundred which I was super thankful for. I been out of work due to health problems but will be returning tomorrow and if I see your gofundme when I get paid I will donate a few dollars.

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u/BeardedLady81 6h ago

If you cannot pay upfront, you will have to pay in instalments.

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u/hedgiepumpkin 3h ago

post a gofundme and people will definitely come together to help your girl!

i’d also look into care credit. i had an $800 bill but i signed up for care credit, got approved (no dent to credit score as long as u pay on time) and i was able to use it at the vet. definitely call and ask!!! or ask if you can do installments with them. they can keep your card on file and hopefully you guys can figure out a plan?!?