I need to save a large amount of money in a short amount of time - what is the best way to do this?

My dog needs an operation, she's torn her cruciate ligament (her knee) and is limping and in pain. She means the world to me and I need to get it done ASAP - it tears my heart out to see her in pain. The operation will cost around $500 plus boarding fees for a few days. How can I save money within a short amount of time (i.e. a month at worst), while still paying bills and debts off?!





Please don't reply if you hate dogs or are going to be negative about spending a large sum on a dog.





I am genuine and I hope those who answer this are too.|||Borrow the money. Put it on your credit card, just get the dog fixed. Then get a part time jog if you have to to pay the money back as fast as you can. You'd be surprised at the things you can save money on if you put your mind to it. No Starbucks, no eating out, etc. I spent over $6000 on my last dog to give him a high quality of life during his last year. I worked 60 hour weeks to do it.|||im only 15 years old, but can't you get a loan from your bank?and then pay in small payments?|||Well, the first thing you can do is look at your spending habits. What can you live without for a month ? Things like meals out, cappucinos, and luxury bath/grooming products can add up pretty quickly. Try to substitute generic or lower quality items for the neccessities and sacrifice the luxury items altogether.





Next, contact your utility companies and ask to skip a payment. Often they will work with you if you have a good payment history. I'd be vague about the reason - just say "medical expenses."





Finally, look at your debts, and pay just the minimum for a month or two, to free up the cash needed to pay for your dog's operation.|||Take $200 and place it all on "Black" in a Casino.





If you hit, you are up $200!





If not go and get a loan!





Risk is the only way to reward, but be aware of the downside!|||You need it FAST.


Bank loan.


But to pay back the loan, you will need to save more money than you did before the loan.


Try quitting smoking, don't go to Starbucks, don't stop off at the doughnut store on the way to work, don't eat out at lunchtime and don't go out to movies for a month or two. Buy store-brand or generic food instead of the name brand.


You'll be amazed at how fast the money will pile up.|||Take out a loan and pay it off over time.|||Track the spending, cut some in your budget, and transfer automatically of the amount you want to put for weekly from your checking account to saving account in bank.