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  • 1.  Low Income Euthanasia & Cremation Service

    Posted 06-02-2025 10:41 AM
    Hello,
    My sweet 10 yr old Samoyed, Kenna James, is unfortunately ready to be put down. I'm struggling with it as she is so sweet and looks so happy when given attention. I have seen a rapid decline in her ability to get up, walk, climb stairs or go down steps, even just to go outside to potty. She's lost all teeth on her upper right side and her front top two teeth as well. She's covered in fatty masses and hard cysts all over her body and I do have them checked at the vet regularly and they were all benign tumors, lipomas or cysts but we did have a cancer scare when she was 5 and I'm afraid one or many might be malignant now. She's moving slower each day and to can see the look in her eyes has changed, too. It's heartbreaking. I'm hoping you can give me some guidance on helping with the euthanasia fees and cremation service. If you know of anyone who can help, please let me know asap. I hate to see her suffer. My veterinarian charges over $300 for her euthanasia alone plus an ungodly amount for both communal & private (return of ashes ONLY - no urn) cremation. I cannot afford that. 
    If you know of  any assistance programs/grants/funds for low income households or just advice in general, please reach out! 

    Thank you,
    Jennifer 

    #CommunityPartnerships*

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    Jennifer Monachello
    Minooka, Grundy County, IL
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  • 2.  RE: Low Income Euthanasia & Cremation Service

    Posted 06-02-2025 11:13 AM

    Jennifer, I am so very sorry you having to go through this. What area are you in? Sometimes local shelters and humane associations have more affordable end of life options. Unfortunately, I am asked this question on a weekly basis and I have not found any kind of financial assistance resource available to pet owners seeking end of life care. I am currently in the process of making a low-cost euthanasia database, so if you are able to share you area, I can see if I have something on my existing list.



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    Sarah Fuqua
    Director
    The Bobo Fund
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  • 3.  RE: Low Income Euthanasia & Cremation Service

    Posted 06-03-2025 06:44 AM

    Hi Sara,

    Thank you for getting back to me! I live about 45 mins south of Chicago in a small town called Minooka. I am about 15 mins west of Joliet on I-80.



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    Jennifer Monachello
    Minooka, IL
    Grundy County, USA
    JenniferDion84@gmail.com
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  • 4.  RE: Low Income Euthanasia & Cremation Service

    Posted 06-04-2025 06:20 AM

    Jennifer,

    To say sorry for your loss would be a gross understatement. Losing a beloved companion is the price we pay for the time well spent with them. 

    Can you call around to other vets, or ask friends  or acquaintances, various social groups for their thoughts?  $300 for this service is outrageous, especially for an office you've patronized in the past.

    You will find an ally, I'm sure.

    Carolyn K



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    Carolyn Kostera
    NA
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  • 5.  RE: Low Income Euthanasia & Cremation Service

    Posted 06-06-2025 09:15 AM

    There are multiple animal welfare organizations in the Chicago area that could probably, if nothing else, give you recommendations for lower cost options. I'm so sorry you're dealing with this. It is the absolute worst.



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    Elsa Enstrom
    Helpline Coordinator
    Asheville Humane Society
    NC
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