Originally Posted by Mom2BabyNatalie  This is a fair concern.... but I do need to note, that while several YT members did gather together to assist with what amounted to thousands of dollars in vet bills when my Natalie was so sick, and I would NEVER be anything less than truly appreciative.... the amount of donations totaled under 400.00 which was a tiny fraction of what Natalie's bills were in full.
While I was hit quite hard with the reality that my little girl was so suddenly and unexpectedly ill, (since I was told by the "breeder" that she was a perfectly healthy 16 week old pup from healthy parents..... okay, so I was far too trusting... I could see she was malnurished and covered in parasites, but was unaware that her health issues went much deeper...) - yes - I found myself in a bind with regard to how I would come up with the much needed funds on the spot like that..... not to mention, I was sleep deprived, emotional and utterly distraught at the thought of losing her.... but, in the end.... I managed to cover her expenses in order to get her the immediate care that she needed .... Natalie was provided with top quality veterinary care and money was no concern when it came to recommended testing and medical procedures.... I held back nothing when confronted with each Dr's "estimate" and said each time... "whatever it takes to make her well... DO IT!"......
As well, you may trust, that never again will I bring financial matters to this, or any other, forum.
At this point, having experienced what I have.... I am well prepared, just as I said, to care for the little one I'm looking for - regardless of her condition.
I am fully aware of any limitations I may have with regard to financial burden and what I can realistically provide....
In considering a "special needs" pup, I would make certain that ALL of her needs would be met.... if I were unable to do that, I would certainly have to leave her care to the current owner, regardless of the will of my own heart.
As for the recent new addition, yes... I did bring home a little one a couple of days ago.... and she is, and will continue to be, cared for in a manner she has never known in her short life as a "kennel dog"....
Whether I bring one, two... or ten angels into my life - each is welcomed with an abundance of love, devotion, dedication and far beyond the "basic necessities" of quality care. |