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Originally Posted by jp4m2  Britster, I couldn't agree more...I too have seen this statement thrown out more times than I can count. Sometimes it was warranted and sometimes not. I do agree that everyone should have the means to provide the basic routine care. It would be ideal if everyone did have a special account for emergencies, but as sad as it is we don't live in an ideal world.
I saw a survey done by the Associated Press that said 62% of the polled people would only spend $500 for a pets health emergency, I was shocked by that number. Fewer than half said they would spend $1000, and only 1/3 would spend $2000. I think a lot of people would spend the money to save their pet, I believe the problem is it's just not available to them. This is so sad for the pet..... |
Do you know when this survey was done? About 10 yrs or more ago I believe it was the AVMA that did a survey, and at that time it was $300 or so dollars.
I was so shocked when I read the numbers. No wonder we have so many pets in shelters!
Judging by the APsurvey, I can't believe everyone "can't afford" more than $500 or $1000, but there is probably a large majority that don't believe in spending more than "X" for their health care. I think I shall be changing my questionnaire!
Maybe vets should promote more getting pet insurance to their clients!