The smiley face meant it to be a friendly tease. But, anyway... I do know there are vets. out there who do it for the money and I know there are vets. out there who do it for the good of the animal and because they have such a desire and will and unabounding love in their hearts and want to help them in any way they can. I wasn't talking about anyone in particular and I certainly don't know anyone here in person to judge them in such a way. I've just heard too many stories about how people can't pay for this and this service and have to have their animal put to sleep. The animal could be saved (if the vet. would do it for cost only or even refer them to somewhere it could be done more economically), but the owner just doesn't have a few thousand laying around or even that much on their credit card. And to me, is absolutely heartbreaking. Yes, I know people can't do everything for cost only and it would be taken advantage of. But, I've also read many articles about how vets. and animal suppliers charge what Americans will pay and not necessarily what the service/good is worth. And the cost of animal supplies and procedures is rising quickly because Americans are willing to put more into their pets. I don't know what I would do if something very serious happened to Duke. I would spend a million on him if they demanded of it and I had him, but I can't. You know, there's only so many vet. bills a person can take on a certain income before it brings them to tears. That is all.
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