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Originally Posted by speleogirl37  I truly don't mean this to be mean. But....I never understand the "I can't afford it right now" excuses. We have in most states, if not all, low cost spay/neuter programs. You can get it done for $50-$60. This is great if you can't afford what your vet charges. Now this poor BABY may be pregnant, and it may now cost alot more than having her fixed would have. Good luck to you, I really hope she isn't pregnant!! |
What I don't understand is people who have never suddenly lost a job, or have an elderly parent suddenly become dependent upon them, etc (throwing their whole financial world into chaos) and can't relate to those that may have run into an unexpected financial crisis...believe it or not, it does happen. The average American is one paycheck away from losing their house, car, etc. It's nice for those that aren't "average", but unfortunately it doesn't help much in the empathy department.
Don't assume when people got their dog they weren't financial secure and then something happened in the mean time creating a situation in which their plans (to take the cruise, to spay the dog, etc) needed to be postponed. If they decided to take their dog to a shelter as they could not afford its expenses during their financial crunch they'd be beat up saying they were terrible dog owners. Give people a break and assume people are trying their best for their individual situation and offer solutions not a judgmental bashing. Is it really necessary they explain their entire life story rather than just cutting to the chase with the immediate problem??