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Originally Posted by vainchick5 I've personally had a rough year in my personal life, and have had to help support my whole family financially. I haven't bought myself ANYTHING for months. There was no way I could ever afford Coco, but the money came together and she was mine. Most of you that know me well, know that I am the best mommy that Coco could ever had. Her breeder calls me ALL the time to thank me for taking her, that she was soo happy that her little one went to a good home. It took me some time to get the money together but I did it. But that doesn't mean that I can't afford to take care of her. I felt a little offended that some were saying that if you can't afford the price of the dog, you shouldn't own one because you can't take care of it. I have spent whatever money I have on clothes for the winter, organic food, the best shampoo's, treatments, and play toys. She gets the best of everything. If she needed care, I would sell my car to give it to her if I had to. I have an emergency credit card for her vet bills and I got health insurance for her when I got her, to be covered. Now when you buy a puppy, most of the time there is no option for a credit card, it's usually cash or money order. Coco has playdates EVERYDAY and every paycheck I get, even though I'm broke, I set aside some money to buy her something that will make her happy. Even though I'm financially strapped from my personal problems, I dont' think it makes me any less worthy to have my Coco bear or even my future 2nd dog.  I know that no offense was meant, and we all have different opinions, but I just wanted to share my experience. |
I know you are a special Yorkie Mom.
I have an emergency credit card too, just in case.
I set this one to the side, and only will use it if I have to for any of my four legged babies. I pray they stay healthy, but you just never know. I'm the same way with all my babies, I take them to the store, one a t a time, so they can pick out their own toys. The girls at the store always ask me why I keep coming back with a different dog on the same day. (she calls them dogs!!) I tell them it's my babies time with mommy to pick out a toy.