Medical Debt Mounting for Famous Search and Rescue Dog

A few months ago we told you about  a Michigan senator introducing legislation to provide tax relief for people struggling to pay their pet’s medical bills.

Not only can pet medical bills climb into the thousands of dollars, often the pets and owners are equally deserving of real medical bill relief.

Take the case of Sage, as reported by KOAT7 Albuquerque. A 10-year-old border collie with a distinguished record of service, Sage has served proudly:

  • At the Pentagon after the 9/11 attack
  • In Iraq, searching for missing soldiers
  • Along the Gulf Coast after hurricanes Katrina and Rita
  • On the trail of Natalee Holloway in Aruba

Earlier this year doctors found cancerous tumors likely caused by toxins inhaled at diaster sites. The resulting surgeries and treatments cost thousands of dollars.

Sage’s owner, Diane Whestler, told the New Mexico TV station:

“There’s not a lot of glory, I guess, seen by finding human remains, but if you ask the families of the people who are missing and they want that closure, it’s important.”

Whestler said she is seeking donations to help pay for the treatment. Taking care of the medical bills of a loved one is a situation we can all identify with.


PAID ATTORNEY ADVERTISEMENT: This Web site is a group advertisement. It is not a lawyer referral service or prepaid legal services plan. Chapter7.com is not a law firm. The sole basis for the inclusion of the participating lawyers or law firms is the payment of a fee for exclusive geographical advertising rights. Chapter7.com does not endorse or recommend any lawyer or law firm who participates in the network. It does not make any representation and has not made any judgment as to the qualifications, expertise or credentials of any participating lawyer. The information contained herein is not legal advice. Any information you submit to Chapter7.com may not be protected by attorney-client privilege. All photos are of models and do not depict clients. All case evaluations are performed by participating attorneys. An attorney responsible for the content of this Site is Kevin W. Chern, Esq., licensed in Illinois with offices at 25 East Washington, Suite 510, Chicago, Illinois 60602. To see the attorney in your area who is responsible for this advertisement, please click here.

If you live in Alabama, Florida, Missouri, New York or Wyoming, please click here for additional information.

By an Act of Congress and the President of the United States, we are a federal Debt Relief Agency. Attorneys and/or law firms promoted through this Web site are also federally designated Debt Relief Agencies. They help people file for relief under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Disclosures Required Under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.