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Originally Posted by ralphthepoodle  I am okay with spending money on Ralph (: I think he deserves every toy and treat. But I dont think that I show affection via money, sure I spoil him, but that is not that only way, he gets spoiled by going on playdates with his friends, going on nice long walks, going to groomers to get all pretty and cleaned, playing for hours and hours with toys, buying purified water just for dogs, and buying the best food out there and hand feeding it to him every day, and even rubbing his belly a certain way for him to go to sleep. So do I overspend on Ralph, probably. Is it bad? In my opinion no. Do i overspend to show Ralph affection via money? No. If i stopped buying Ralph everything, he would still love me just as much   |
You are so right on...! If I added up EVERYTHING I've spent on Max and Marley, including Max's adoption fee (Marley was free), it wouldn't top $3000 in two years. I don't count the gadzillions I've spent on vet care, vaccinations, preventative health, food, and grooming, since those aren't discretionary costs for responsible pet owners.
Oops... I forgot... the Invisible Fence I put in cost nearly $1400. But the lives it is saving and the peace of mind it gives me are priceless.