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11-18-2010, 06:44 AM | #1 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| Do you think lower income people can make good pet owners? There seems to be an underlying message with a few on here that you have to be comfortable income wise to be a good pet owner or care about your dog. I live in an old house thats been restored in a lower income neighborhood. I know many residents that live their that thier dogs are a priority. Sure there are some that dont but I think that goes in all income levels. Im not rich I am middle income and I do the very best to put a priority on my yorkies and cats. Whats your opinon on this?
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11-18-2010, 06:47 AM | #2 |
Poppy's Mamma ♥ Donating Member | As long as you can afford the basics such as food, vets and bedding then I dont see how it would make any difference. Its knowing your priorities which make a good pet owner in my eyes. You could have someone who was rich but spent all of there money on designer shoes and handbags and nothing on there dog. Or you could get people who spend everything they (even if its not much) have on their dogs. If you really care about your dog then you will make sure they are well looked after.
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11-18-2010, 06:51 AM | #3 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member | I don't think lower income people love thier pets any less, however, there needs to be something in place for veterinary care. There isn't anything more heartbreaking than an owner who can not afford unexpected medical expenses.
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11-18-2010, 06:54 AM | #5 | |
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11-18-2010, 06:56 AM | #6 |
Lola's Love Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mill Valley, CA, USA
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| I don't think you need to have a ton of $$ to have a pet. People just need to understand the cost of vet's, medication and be prepared for the unexpected. A good insurance plan always helps.
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11-18-2010, 07:02 AM | #8 |
No Longer a Member | I think as long as the person can afford to feed, and provide all the neccessities they can be fantastic owners. I'm in the military so I know about being "low-income" I technically only pull in 30k a year (if that), but that being said, I have a savings plan for myself and both of my pets, just to be prepared for the unexpected. It's terrible when someone is unable to provide a necessary surgery and the pet goes without it and dies years before their time. |
11-18-2010, 07:05 AM | #9 |
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| I think any income level has the POTENTIAL to be a good, caring, pet owner. BUT -- I have had times when I knew I could not provide in an emergency so I waited to get my yorkies until I could afford to care for them properly. It is selfish to go ahead and get a Yorkie (or any animal) when you are not in a position to care for them properly. Now, if they can pay for insurance, get a pet credit care card, then they are showing responsibility and should follow their heart if they can afford to buy a yorkie. But if they are living from payday to payday with no money set aside for emergency and no other means to provide vet care if it is needed, then no -- I do not think they should get a yorkie. They should get a much less expensive pet until they can afford the necessities. No one likes anyone else telling them what to do. But a truly responsible person who DOES put their pets first, will make the right decsion and NOT get one until they are able to provide what they need.
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11-18-2010, 07:05 AM | #10 | |
Poppy's Mamma ♥ Donating Member | Quote:
I would be classed as low income myself because I only earn around 14K a year. But I put money away every month in case of vet bills and currently have 3K saved incase of emergencies.
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11-18-2010, 07:08 AM | #11 |
Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland
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| I am 20 years old and a college student still living at home. In my unbiased opinion I make a fabulous pet owner. Sure, I'm not rich or made of money... I "support" Jackson all by myself with no help from anybody and I MAKE it work. He gets top of the line food, he gets proper exercise, training, and socialization. He gets great vet care, but I'm also not one of those people that will run to the vet at the sign of a slight problem because I really don't have an extra $500 to "spare" if it's unnecessary. Back in January, he came up limping and it lasted for 3 days... so I took him in, and it ended up being a $400 vet visit. I felt like that was completely necessary because he was obviously in pain. He got neutered at a low cost clinic that I researched heavily before using and just because I only paid $65 to have my dog neutered does not make me any less of a pet owner that someone who pays $200++. I get him his necessary shots from that same clinic where they cost me $7 for a rabies vaccine where I would have paid alot more at a regular vet. So, yeah, often times I will find cheaper ways to do things... but if any huge emergency ever came up, I do have a plan set. There's quite a few homeless people who own dogs. I don't think they should have to get rid of their dogs simply because they're homeless and poor. They get help from shelters and I saw on TV a homeless shelter that allows you to bring your pet(s) and they are really uplifting to have around. There was a Vietnam war veteran who refused to give up on his dog when a lot of others did. Sure, the dog may miss a meal or two, and doesn't get the top of the line food, collars, bedding, etc... but he's well taken care of and loved. Everyone goes through hardships in their life and I wouldn't ever think that someone, simply because they may be under-privileged, haven't earned the right to be owned by a dog. There's a lot of rich people I know who have dogs and sure, they can afford them. But they live in a big ole' house with a big yard with little interaction, socialization, no training, or proper exercise. That, to me, is more abusive than not taking a dog to the vet every year. That's not to say that if a dog is pooping blood, for example, or having seizures, etc, should not go to the vet.... obviously that's not the case. But my uncle's Siberian Husky probably went to the vet all of 5 times in her whole entire life of 14yrs and was always healthy up until the last year.
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11-18-2010, 07:11 AM | #12 | |
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11-18-2010, 07:14 AM | #13 |
Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California
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| Income level and the ability to provide for the basic care of a pet is only one contributing factor. An additional concern is the family prepared to provide and give the proper care for the emotional needs of a pet, especially a canine. I don't think income level has anything to do with having a pet, I look into their hearts and their love for the animal.
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11-18-2010, 07:15 AM | #14 | |
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Brit, I am always amazed that you are only 20 years old!
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11-18-2010, 07:17 AM | #15 | |
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