Hi Brit...sorry you have been struggling so w/this decision...I have found, over the years, to listen to that small still voice within me, and follow what I'm hearing (feeling)...If you have any doubts, whatsoever, then it's not the right thing for you to do...Having said that, I want to tell you that I've added a new member to my family, a yorkie mix, and have just had her "vetted"...Because her history was unknown, I had to have the exam, shots, blood work, spay, dental, yadayadayada...She did have giardia...Botton line is this all cost...drum roll...$507.42...And my vet is not one of the most expensive vets in the area...So $400, if the dog is vetted, is most reasonable...However, I think it's all about the small still voice within you...But when you do get ready to adopt, especially if it's from a rescue, remember all the money they have put in to vetting the pup...All the best w/your decision, Brit...hugs, Maggie |