Final Plea For Bonded Pair of Dogs to Be Adopted Together Reaches Far and Wide

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“Well, guys, this is our last plea and final attempt. Unless there is a miracle, Han and Solo are going to have to be separated.”

That’s how Dogs Without Borders opened their post in hopes of finding two special dogs a forever home together.

The Los Angeles dog rescue broke the heartbreaking news on their Facebook page on February 13, 2019. The two dogs, named Han and Solo, had a dramatic rescue story, which the rescue shared:

“Last November we opened our doors to a pair of deeply bonded dogs: Han & Solo. They are brothers who were discovered as tiny puppies, lying next to the broken body of their mother who had been stabbed to death, her womb cut in half. She was likely killed just for sport.”

The dogs would likely have perished had they not been found by a Good Samaritan.

“The Good Samaritan who found them and who lives in a country where dogs are not safe, sent them here to Los Angeles to try to find a home where they would never be hurt again. She told us they had deeply bonded to each other. She was right.”

“We have never seen a more deeply bonded pair of dogs. Perhaps it is because of their very traumatic early experience, we don’t know, but they have been inseparable. When one moves, the other moves. They are almost always in physical contact with one another. They are friendly, loving, house-trained young dogs. About 8 months old, 40 pounds.”

The rescue tried many avenues to find them a home, but with two dogs it is difficult to find a foster let alone a permanent home.

“For three months we have tried to find them a home together, and have had no luck. We haven’t even been able to find them a stable foster home together. They have had to bounce from home to home. Then…several weeks ago, Solo was diagnosed with a temporary contagious virus which means they can’t be placed in a home with another dog right now until that is healed which could take another few weeks. (Han already had it so they didn’t have to be separated.)

The complications continued when potential applicants couldn’t have a dog themselves.

That has made finding them even a foster home basically impossible. You have to find someone who loves dogs enough that they are willing to take in two bigger dogs but don’t already have one of their own. It’s like finding a unicorn.

Out of options, the rescue put one final plea.

So we are devastated, but we are simply out of options. We are going to have to adopt Han and Solo out separately unless a miracle happens. Like fast. We are heartbroken. But we don’t know what else we can do.

So this is the final plea for a home where Han & Solo can remain together.

Their post quickly spread and soon was shared over 20,000 times. Could their miracle be in one of the several applications they received?

Just three days later, the rescue was excited to announce the news – Han and Solo have a home. They wrote:

“2/13 update: Well, you guys made it happen. We put up a plea for a miracle and you handed us one. We had zero expectation that our post would land on the right ears, but we knew we owed it to these two to try one final plea. And then, wow! We have never ever had this kind of response to a post.”

“Because of your sharing, this post hit over one million people. And we had not just one, but several amazing adoption applications for Han and Solo.”

We did finally settle on one—a wonderful family in the Los Angeles area with a history of owning larger, bonded dogs with a secure yard for playing. The adoption was JUST finalized, but we could not wait to tell you.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for hearing our plea and finding Han & Solo a wonderful forever home where they can live out their lives safe, happy, loved…and together.”

How to Find the Best Pet Insurance For You

Research shows that one in 3 folks have pets who are suffering from pet allergies. Pets need emergency veterinary treatment once a year. this means that the pet is in want of facilitate and will be taken to a vet as shortly as doable. a major range of members of the family and pet homeowners have issues affording a couple of. 1000-dollar vet bill. this can be wherever pet insurance comes in.

Pet insurance plans can be hard to compare in an apples-to-apples way. Coverage, exclusions and pricing variations make it hard to calculate the potential value of each plan. Here’s how to find the best pet insurance for you.

Choose the Best Pet Insurance Plan Type for you

Do you want a pet insurance that goes the extra mile every time, or do you want to hold down costs with an accident-only plan that won’t pay anything for pet illnesses? Or something in between?

Comprehensive pet insurance plans that cover a wide range of health-related problems plus wellness are typically the most expensive, but it might be worth considering if you want complete coverage.

Pet insurance can generally be broken down into these plan types:

Comprehensive coverage. Sometimes called a “nose-to-tail” policy, this typically provides coverage for accidents and injuries, including serious or chronic illness, hereditary conditions, diagnostic tests, surgeries, treatments, and wellness, such as routine veterinary checkups and vaccinations.
Accident and illness coverage. This type of policy typically covers vet bills for accidents (like an ACL rupture) and illnesses, including common illnesses, hereditary conditions and serious illness (like cancer). You won’t be covered for wellness exams such as routine veterinary visits, flea and heartworm prevention, or vaccinations, but you can often add a wellness plan in order to get comprehensive coverage.
Accident-only coverage. This type of policy covers vet bills only if your pet is injured in an accident, and you won’t be covered for illness-related medical bills.
Pet wellness coverage. This type of plan covers wellness-related medical expenses, like routine veterinary checkups, flea and heartworm prevention, and vaccinations. You can often add wellness benefits to an accident and illness plan.

Find the coverage level you’re comfortable with

When you purchase a pet insurance policy, you’ll usually select an annual maximum, a deductible and a reimbursement level.

Annual maximum coverage: You’ll usually have a choice of an annual maximum payout level. This is the cap on how much the pet insurance plan will pay for the year. Many pet insurance plans offer choices between $5,000 and an unlimited payout. Choosing an unlimited payout will raise the premium price but you won’t have to worry about exceeding your annual maximum if your pet needs very expensive treatment.
Deductible: Choosing a higher deductible will lower your monthly pet insurance bill. Typical deductible choices are $100, $250 and $500. Once your deductible is met, you can submit vet bills to your pet insurance company for reimbursement. Trupanion offers a unique lifetime per-condition deductible: You’ll pay a deductible once for every new condition, without a reset every year.
Reimbursement percentage: You’ll choose a reimbursement level when you buy the plan, and the lower the reimbursement level, the less you’ll pay in pet insurance premiums. The most common reimbursement choices are 70%, 80% or 90%.

Check the pet insurance waiting periods

A waiting period is the time between the policy purchase date and when the coverage begins. Every pet insurance company has waiting periods. Make sure you find one you’re comfortable with. For example, Embrace has a waiting period of only two days for accident coverage. Other plans, like ASPCA Pet Health Insurance, have 14 days.

Also, be careful about special waiting periods for certain conditions, such as cruciate ligament issues. For example, Embrace has a six-month waiting period for orthopedic conditions for dogs but ASPCA’s plan does not have a waiting period for orthopedic conditions or any other specific issues.

Pet insurance discounts

Pet insurance discounts are a good way to save. Here are some common discounts:

Multipet discount. Many insurers offer a discount if you insure more than one pet.
Spay/neuter discount. Some insurers offer discounts to pet owners who have their pet spayed or neutered.
Annual pay discount. You can often reduce costs if you pay your annual premium in one lump sum.
Military discount. Some insurers offer discounts for military members and veterans.
Group discount at work. Some employers offer pet insurance as a voluntary benefit, which could get you a 5% to 10% discount.
Bundle discount. You can get up to a 10% discount when you bundle Lemonade pet insurance with a Lemonade renters or homeowners insurance policy.

Other pet insurance comparison factors

Here are two more factors to consider when buying a pet insurance plan:

Exam fees. When you take your pet to the veterinarian for an accident or illness, you pay an exam fee, costing $100 or more depending on your veterinarian and visit type. Make sure the policy covers these exam fees because not all do.
Benefits. Look for extra benefits like a 24-hour vet helpline in case your pet gets sick at night. As another example, Nationwide pet insurance members have access to preferred pricing on pet prescriptions at any Walmart pharmacy.