Amber I thank your for this post. I have read many times an emergency
call for help and think "why are you wasting precious time, get your pup
to a vet, NOW!"
No matter what the discussion there will always be pro's and con's.
To me it's just plain black and white.
If you own any pet, dosen't matter what it is, you are fully responsible for
it's health and welfare. Period. When you take on the responsibity of ownership it's more than a pretty dress, harness or bow. If that pup needs
help you must also be responsible for paying for it's health care. Plain and
simple. If you can't afford an emergency IMO you should have thought of that before getting your dog, etc. You never know when one might arise.
My ER vet only takes payment at time of service and so does my vet.
Therefore it keeps me from getting Buddy a sibling. I know it would be
hard with two so therefore I am not willing to take a chance.
It's like owning a house, if you can't afford the mortgage don't buy the house.
Always expect the unexpected is my way of thinking and it keep's me grounded or Buddy would have a sibling. |