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<blockquote data-quote="donna723" data-source="post: 406833" data-attributes="member: 1883"><p>They have the low cost spay and neuter program for both dogs and cats here about twice a year, not more than $10-$15, and people STILL don't do it! Who <em>couldn't</em> come up with that if they really wanted to? If they can't afford that, how can they afford to feed the dog? I don't think it's the money at all ... I think they're just too damn lazy to get it done and they just don't care enough! I was at the vet's office with my Ragan (again!) this morning and there were two other people in there, a man and a woman, with their pets. They were both nicely dressed, arrived in decent late model cars. They both seemed to be good, caring pet owners. But then they got to talking to each other about the mixed breed "whoops" litters of puppies they each had at home! And these are mixes of large breed dogs that have very large litters! So just between these two idiots, they have added probably 14-16 MORE dogs in a county where the shelter is already overflowing with unwanted pets!</p><p> </p><p>And they just don't think of animals the same way that most of us do. Getting a pet should never be something done on impulse. When you bring an animal into your home, it should be a lifelong commitment ... "for better or worse, in sickness and in health"! They are not objects to be cast aside when it becomes inconvenient, expensive, or you tire of them. If you can't afford to care for them properly for the long haul, don't get a dog! I'm retired now and soooo NOT wealthy but I estimate I've spent over $2,000 on my Boston, Ragan, since last October! She's had severe allergies, dental infections, skin infections, thyroid problems, etc., etc. and is allergic to many of the medications that could help her. It's trial and error with her. In the last week and a half she's been to the vet four times and we go back Tuesday! She's now on NINE different medications. I've spent part of my 401k money and my tax refund on her medical care. And I do not regret even one dime of what I've spent on her! If I didn't have the money, I'd be looking for what I could sell to pay her vet bills! She's been a beloved member of my family for almost nine years now, my devoted little best friend, my snuggle buddy. I owe her!</p><p> </p><p><strong>(NEWS FLASH!! KATY JUST CAUGHT <u>ANOTHER</u> MOUSE!! WOO HOO, KATY!!!)</strong> <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/emoticons/winnersmiley.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":winnersmiley:" title="winnersmiley :winnersmiley:" data-shortname=":winnersmiley:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="donna723, post: 406833, member: 1883"] They have the low cost spay and neuter program for both dogs and cats here about twice a year, not more than $10-$15, and people STILL don't do it! Who [I]couldn't[/I] come up with that if they really wanted to? If they can't afford that, how can they afford to feed the dog? I don't think it's the money at all ... I think they're just too damn lazy to get it done and they just don't care enough! I was at the vet's office with my Ragan (again!) this morning and there were two other people in there, a man and a woman, with their pets. They were both nicely dressed, arrived in decent late model cars. They both seemed to be good, caring pet owners. But then they got to talking to each other about the mixed breed "whoops" litters of puppies they each had at home! And these are mixes of large breed dogs that have very large litters! So just between these two idiots, they have added probably 14-16 MORE dogs in a county where the shelter is already overflowing with unwanted pets! And they just don't think of animals the same way that most of us do. Getting a pet should never be something done on impulse. When you bring an animal into your home, it should be a lifelong commitment ... "for better or worse, in sickness and in health"! They are not objects to be cast aside when it becomes inconvenient, expensive, or you tire of them. If you can't afford to care for them properly for the long haul, don't get a dog! I'm retired now and soooo NOT wealthy but I estimate I've spent over $2,000 on my Boston, Ragan, since last October! She's had severe allergies, dental infections, skin infections, thyroid problems, etc., etc. and is allergic to many of the medications that could help her. It's trial and error with her. In the last week and a half she's been to the vet four times and we go back Tuesday! She's now on NINE different medications. I've spent part of my 401k money and my tax refund on her medical care. And I do not regret even one dime of what I've spent on her! If I didn't have the money, I'd be looking for what I could sell to pay her vet bills! She's been a beloved member of my family for almost nine years now, my devoted little best friend, my snuggle buddy. I owe her! [B](NEWS FLASH!! KATY JUST CAUGHT [U]ANOTHER[/U] MOUSE!! WOO HOO, KATY!!!)[/B] :winnersmiley: [/QUOTE]
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