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Originally Posted by Luckyone  I disagree that you have to have a lot of money to have a pet.
I think there's a difference in people that don't have money. There's the people who don't have a lot of money but have the common sense to take care of their pets and some plan in their head as to what they would do for an emergency. Then you have the yahoos that have no common sense, along with no money and make those 'I think my dog is seriously injured' posts and won't take them to the vet.
I grew up with nothing. No extra money, none of the luxuries that everyone else had. We never had cable, didn't have phone until I was in high school. But that doesn't mean we didn't 'deserve' to have animals because we were poor. A lot of my happy times as a child were with one of our pets. |
I agree here. I think children should have pets no matter what their situation . As a kid we got our dog from rescue and although at that time there was not alot of extra money around my Dad always seemed to find it and I know they did have some free care in Chicago and vets that gave of their time. I think the people no matter what their means are that think ahead as to how they will manage it all will find a way. It's the ones that jump in, consider it a toy you can throw away when it's too much for you when the newness wears off that really bug me. . The real dog lover will find a way to take care of their pets. In fact I have a list if I can find it of co's to helf find free care and I will post it tomorrow when I find it. I know someone who was helped in 24 hrs. I'll put it on this thread.