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People are taking things entirely too personally. When one comes on a public forum and solicits donations, it is perfectly natural for the people being solicited to ask questions. Please don't take it personally. It is also natural that people being questioned, especially about such emotion-laden issues, may resent being questioned and get a little snippy. Please don't take it personally. ¶There ARE lots of people on this forum who are experiencing hard times right now and don't say a public word about it. I have attempted to send funds to some members of this forum who are experiencing difficulties and who never asked for anything. At least one of them is in dire need of surgery, to alleviate pain, as well. Two of them refused the checks, whether out of pride or what I don't know. So.... Let's just all calm down and NOT take any of this personally. Kelly: My best wishes and Good Luck with Brix. I am sure you will make the right decision for your dog I am also sure that this will all work out. Peace.

Mystere and Hodie both bring up good points. Whether people agree w/them or not, when you ask people for money, they have a right to ask questions. I really don't think anyone was all that harsh, actually.

And it's true! LOTS of people are having a very tough time right now (I'll admit it- I haven't worked since August due to losing my job b/c I got sick during pregnancy and the baby was born 2 mos early...things are a bit tight right now) and would NEVER dream of asking anyone for a dime. It's a personal choice, and I don't hold it against Kelly at all, but OTOH, that does give people the right to ask publicly, IMO. She publicly asked for money, so they should be able to publicly ask a few questions.

Overall, I think everyone was trying to help, although some people think the only way to help is to be quiet, not question anything, and send a check. Not the way everyone works, though, and you have to respect that.

You know it isn't easy for anyone to have to ask for money -- especially publicly.  If people have questions and want to know more, than a PM to Kelley would have been the appropriate way to handle it.   How many people have an extra $3,000, on a moments' notice, and at Christmas time.   Many people have vouched for her and assured the Posters that she is not a scammer.   Kelley good luck with Brix. 

Care Credit. Good deal- look into it.

MaggieMae,  I totally agree with you. It's hard for someone to come and put their pride to the side alone come here of all places and ask for help as there are many here that just enjoy giving members here grief.

Hodie: As for your comments I'm one of them that have fallen on hard time and yes I'm not asking for hand outs either. I have a wife that has been battling Breast cancer now for a little over a year and we are not able to help Kelly, but I feel that when members here jump on the band wagon to give someone like Kelly grief when she put her pride to the side to try to help her dog cause she doesn't know what else to do.Than they ought to look at themselves and wonder if anyone would respect them as a productive member here. I would be in the same position had this happened to me.

I just want to thank those that have stepped up and helped Kelly and those who don't she does understand as the ecomony has hit all of us to one extent.

Kelly good luck and I hope all works out for Brix

Kelly
Sorry to here about your Dog it is a real shame, but if he is in such pain then you can do two things to ease it Have him put to sleep or have the leg amputated, he can live a good life with three legs okay. one other choice is to borrow the money from the Bank to pay for his operation
My car was run into and the Guy who did it gave false information i now have to find 8 to 9000 USA to get it repaired and i am an old aged Penioner
I live 10 km from the city and without a car am stuck except for my own two legs  I have walked to the city three times since i have not had a car but it is a bit much for a guy of my age to keep walking 20 kms a time
So i have had to borrow the money from the Bank to repair my car which will be ready three or four  days before Christmas , So three years possibly of paying it back and struggling to live whist paying it,  But we need transport for the normal getting about and for the dogs
But these things happen and we will get over it, Go to see your Bank manager to get the Funds But only if the dog will have a pain free life after the Operation, If he will still be in pain then do one of the two things i mention above, its the dogs welfare to think about no one else's feelings do not come into it
Hope it works out wll for your Dog 
Steve1

Brix has a great outcome with surgery, so here is a win win situation, there is in no way I would be able to come up with the amount needed to help this really nice pup. He is very clear headed working pup who will go far. I remember during this time of the year I was trying to save my Astra because she had done so much for me. I do not regret any of the decisions I made during her treatment , I had to give her that much. Kelly needs help holding her shoulders up this time, as I had others do for me when I needed it. Please don't Monday morning quarterback just give a few dollars to help, that is all she is asking.
Always,
Cee

Why can't you understand Kelly is trying to fix Brix not repair him?She has gotten professional opinions and it is in Brix's best interest to get his leg fixed not amputated.Not everyone looks at there animals the same.Some think they are just animals and you can get away with a good enough fix and then there are some of us who when possible want to get them fixed to good as new.

Kelly has exhausted every avenue of help for brix.This was her last hope to get the money.Not everyone has money laying around for expensive surgeries or expensive things to pawn for money.If you don't agree with her then move on to another subject don't sit here and argue with her or anyone else.It's not like your money is being taken away and you have to fight to keep it.It's your choice.

If you can't support her in one way or another find someone else to aggrevate.There are plenty of other people on this board that deserve a slap in the face,Kelly isn't one of them...Go play elsewhere if you can't be nice or supportive.