[107barney]

I agree if you can't afford veterinary care, don't get a pet. I obviously come down strong in favor of vet care, and I've made many sacrifices to do what I need to do for my dogs. I have a hard time understanding the other side of the argument. I honestly would put any one of my dogs into rescue if I thought the dog's best interest was served. I adopted a dog recently and after only a few weeks with us he was part of the family and fit right in. Dogs are adaptable. My dogs would adapt to a new home if they could not be with me. As much as I'd like to believe that they would miss me, I think they would be receptive to love and kindness from anyone.