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Right before we got our first kitty, my wife and I decided $200 would be our limit. Now that we have her, we would probably go as far as $500. I have heard of a person spending as much as $5000 on their dog. Even if I had money to burn, I'm not sure spending that kind of money on an animal would be right for me.
How about some of you? Is there an amount you have in your mind you wouldn't go beyond?
How can you place a value on the life of your pet? Would you ask how much would be your limit if you had a sick child? You pay whatever it takes. End of story.
I've never had any sort of cash limit on any of my pets (I just have one right now, though). I honestly don't think I could come up with an amount that I wouldn't be willing to surpass if she --or he...or they lol-- were sick.
How can you place a value on the life of your pet? Would you ask how much would be your limit if you had a sick child? You pay whatever it takes. End of story.
Well, for one thing, I don't view my pet and my children equally. I, of course, place unlimited value on my kids. I feel it would be irresponsible, though, to spend a large amount on an animal to the detriment of my family.
I don't think most people actually know what their limits are until they are faced with a sick pet who will require extensive care. That's a decision I would have to make in the moment.
I don't think most people actually know what their limits are until they are faced with a sick pet who will require extensive care. That's a decision I would have to make in the moment.
I probably agree. It's something you don't want to think about. I think people will spend more than they ever thought they would, especially if it happens incrementally. $200 for this . Another $200 for that. $300 for another thing. And by the time you're that far in, you think "after all we've done, it doesn't make sense to turn back now". Whereas, if the vet said up front OK. Boom. It'll cost you $3000. Then we might be more reluctant.
Hmm. I wonder if vets know this bit of human nature and assign treatment accordingly.
Add me to the list of people who would do whatever it takes. A pet is a responsibility that I have taken on. It is also a living creature with feelings. I would be more inclined to spend $$$$ on vet care then I would for myself.
Well, for one thing, I don't view my pet and my children equally. I, of course, place unlimited value on my kids. I feel it would be irresponsible, though, to spend a large amount on an animal to the detriment of my family.
For your information, people are no more important than animals. In fact, if you ask me, many animals have more of a right to live than many humans.
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Last edited by leorah; 03-15-2009 at 07:22 PM..
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Right before we got our first kitty, my wife and I decided $200 would be our limit. Now that we have her, we would probably go as far as $500. I have heard of a person spending as much as $5000 on their dog. Even if I had money to burn, I'm not sure spending that kind of money on an animal would be right for me.
How about some of you? Is there an amount you have in your mind you wouldn't go beyond?
Three years ago my 10 year old shepherd mix became really sick. We didn't know whether she had been poisoned, or if it was cancer, or something else. After a barrage of tests, the vet realized it was her gall bladder, and it had to be removed as it was in danger of bursting. Although the tests and the treatment up to that point had already exceeded $1,000, my only hesitation was whether I should put her through the surgery at her age. We went ahead with it, only to find out the gall bladder had burst, and the surgery was more touch and go than we could have imagined. She required a lot of care, and the whole process ended up costing well over $5,000. She recovered, and is still with us today, and my vet describes her overall health at the ripe old age of 13 as "amazing".
No regrets. I love that old dog.
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