Chasey_Lane
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I had insurance. The $2K was MY portion of the surgery.elaine said:
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Chasey_Lane
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Tell me about it. Glad I'm not with them anymore.elaine said:
Chasey_Lane
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Then you figure, that was my 20% obligation.elaine said:
mAlice
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Chasey_Lane said:Then you figure, that was my 20% obligation.
Well, it's one thing for people. We can only work with what the insurance company gives us. Sometimes we have no choice. However, we make decisions for our pets. They don't choose their families, we choose them. We make the decisions for them. We feed them and care for them. They're our responsibility, and if we can't keep enough money in savings to take up our own slack, how will we take up the slack for our pets?
Chasey_Lane
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I totally agree, but I also know that there will be extraordinary circumstances. My dad & stepmom had 2 appliances go the heck in a matter of 1-month, plus their sump. Luckily for them they had the money, but not everyone will have that much saved.elaine said:
baileydog
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So are you saying that unless I have a coulpe grand in savings, I shouldnt get a pet. My pets are happy and healthy but if one suddenly needed 2000.00 for surgery, Id be hard pressed to come up with it but I would do everything in my power to save them. I sure do feel sorry the puppy im going to go get. Poor thing, life full of love, warm bed to sleep in, kittys to play with and cuddle, 3 square meals a day, safe fenced yard, OH MY GOD. Someone please save this puppy before I ruin its life. By the way this will be my third dog in 20 plus years. I raise them from the time I get them till they die of hopefully, old age.
mAlice
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Chasey_Lane said:
Ya' know, we all make mistakes. Live and learn. Maybe this is one of those times. Maybe they're young and really thought they could swing it. However, at some point you have to realize that maybe, just maybe, you can't afford that kitty or puppy that's so cute and adorable and you just have to have it. Tons of people out there never grow out of that selfish phase. Look how many people out there live in section 8 housing, on welfare and still have pets. Do you think they could afford to do anything in a situation like this? How many times do you think they've had pets put down, or just left to die, only to do the same thing again?
It's the people that keep on doing the same thing over and over that rub me the wrong way.
I could have a pet right now. Right now. But would it be fair? I think I could probably afford one, but I have a lot of money going out right now on selfish endeavors. What if my washer broke? It could happen. I just replaced the dryer a few weeks ago, along with two emergency visits to FL, gift buying season, new tires, :blah: :blah:
I just couldn't see myself adopting a pet right now. It would be selfish.
Chasey_Lane
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Which is probably why I don't have a Pug right now. I don't want to go through the baby stage.elaine said:
Chasey_Lane
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The heck it is.baileydog said:
mAlice
professional daydreamer
Ponytail said:I told my mom the same thing about me having kids.I'll adopt an 18 or 19 year old. They start messing up, they're gone.
I'm so glad I'm through the child stage. Guh.
Oooh! I think gurl has a real job. No more retail or restaurant. She should know by next week.
But, I digress. When I adopt, I want it to be a rescue adult.
crabcake
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If you couldn't afford to take care of your own medical needs, how would you take care of your cat if it needed a surgery or medical care above and beyond normal shots/check-ups? I'm not being judgemental; I admire anyone willing to take in and care for an animal (moreso those who rescue/adopt vs buy). But you have to be real going into it knowing that there are expenses associated with it above and beyond food and treats. :shrug: If you can't or aren't capable of covering those expenses when that time comes, then perhaps you should hold off on bringing home a cat or dog.Chasey_Lane said:
RiverBunny
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crabcake said:If you couldn't afford to take care of your own medical needs, how would you take care of your cat if it needed a surgery or medical care above and beyond normal shots/check-ups? I'm not being judgemental; I admire anyone willing to take in and care for an animal (moreso those who rescue/adopt vs buy). But you have to be real going into it knowing that there are expenses associated with it above and beyond food and treats. :shrug: If you can't or aren't capable of covering those expenses when that time comes, then perhaps you should hold off on bringing home a cat or dog.
Not trying to ruffle feathers with a crab, but I have been reading this thread since it started and have remained silent. My question is, aren't you just echoing the exact same sentiments that have been already well received and expressed in this thread throughout?