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Originally Posted by celstu1  Of course you can get a good quality pup for under $1,000. My boys were $750 each and they are akc registered and from a good breeder. No health problems at all. They were puppies when I got them also, 9 weeks (price goes down as pups get older).
I do think having a 'back up' of funds in the bank, maybe $1,000 as a just in case fund is a good idea. I have a back up fund just in case my boys need medical attn. Im not talking thousands of dollars, Im talking 1 thousand. That will blow through like water should anything happen, however it would give me a little time to get more funds or whatnot. Im glad to hear you have insurance though. Thats great! I am by no means rich, I am a single young woman living alone and paying a mortgage alone... my dogs do not have strollers and carseats and clothing. They do get tons of love and attention and food and medical care though, thats what I can afford! Thats what they NEED, I wish i could afford the niceties.
So I am one of those people who are on the fence with your initial issue. Many people opt to put the pet down because its sick or hurt and they cannot afford to take on the medical bills...well that is irresponsible also. If you can't or won't afford it, don't take on a pet. Its not fair to the pet either. But you are right, you do not need to spend $3,000 on a pup (to me thats extremely high). |
I agree with you GOOD POSTING
With having teenagers buying them cars, saving for college, prom, etc I spent lots of cash a week but what i do try and do is keep my credit good and i have NO credit cards that way if i need a loan, i can get one that way if i do come across an unexpected vet bill I have a means for the money. My vet also does payments which is an awesome feature to offer I wouldnt hesitate to use if I needed it. To say you have to have $$ to be a good yorkie mom is ludacris. Take one day at a time and do the best you can do.
And yes, you can get a quality pup for less than 1,000 Mine were 800 and 850 plus there is always the rescue route too.
Please dont take offense to some who make persnickety comments on here, I tend to think those that do dont really live in the real world if ya know what I mean. And lets not forget....Isnt that what YT is all about?? If someone who was struggling with money (which i have seen MANY times on here) posted and reached out for help....One way or another it gets taken care of ALWAYS I have NEVER seen a post that said I put my dog to sleep because his vet bill was 1,000 or even 10,000. We work as a family and get the job done! I think thats all you can ask for ....Look past the snotties and look at the reality of this site I ASSURE you there are some stories on here that would drop your jaw!!! (in the good way
) I know they have mine....I tell ya what when ya read a not so nice post go to one of these threads and read...
Pappi's Yorkie Train or Maddie is ALIVE!!! Trust me you wont be angry anymore!
They make me cry every single time!