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Originally Posted by Taryn0405  I know I'm going to sound like a spoiled brat, but here it goes. We set aside money for Gizmo as well as get doggy insurance on him (thank goodness) I also have a credit card that has a low interest rate with a current zero balance that I call my "just in case" card.
With that being said, and here comes the spoiled brat part, I know my family would help with Gizmo if anything ever happened that was catastrophic. With that being said, my husband and I too would drop anything to help out with my mom's or brother's dog as well. I guess we all created a little support system for our pets.
I think many times people pick out a pet for a quick fix, and don't really think about it long term. |
You are a very lucky and blessed person. My extended family has the "its just a dog" attitude. However my husband and children would do just about anything to help with the dogs.
I put money into a fund every month,we nolonger own any creditcards. We also have insurance and are lucky to have a wonderful vet that is willing to let me pay things out if need be.
Noone has a crystal ball to see the things that can happen to a child or furbaby during their lives and no matter how often someone may tell them that they need to have cash on hand,not only to purchase a puppy but to maintain its health,some people just dont think that far ahead. We live in a microwave/I want it now society and living within ones means is not what people want to do. Take a look at the state of our economy as individuals and as a whole. My dad used to say "those that can not listen can feel" my other favorite is " you have to decide what you are willing to give up in order to get what you want". I try to keep these in mind when making important decisions,,,like bringing a new furbaby into our home.
A very good friend of mine has just had their first yorkie litter and I was offered a new baby. I had to say no,but you can bet that I will be going to visit. Maybe I will put a little extra in the doggie fund for later,,,much later.