My daughter's dog was hit by a car last night

[Pachamama]

7. Sadly, I am afraid this cost is very real.

It is one of the reasons I have pet insurance for $75 a month. I have debated many times whether to save that money, although it covers annual vaccinations and wellness costs. Pays for 90% of vet costs (excluding pre-existing conditions). I sadly know too well from past sad experience and those of others that vet bills especially requiring surgery, blood work, anesthesia etc. can run in the 1000's if not Tens of Thousands.

Your daughter did the right thing, especially if he is stable and assuming she had it confirmed he had no internal bleeding. Emergency Vets do cost more. If your daughter can call and consult with her Vet that would be a good idea and also when she meets with the vet on Monday and takes her dog, to see if they can negotiate on the costs necessary to set his femur and the necessary surgery costs and even a payment plan.

I am so sorry this happened to her furry baby and I hope that her dog is going to be okay and your daughter is too.