Many poor old people get dogs they really can't afford but desperately need for emotional support. And when anything happens, many really just don't have the funds for their vet care if the dog needs much treatment. In my experience, the children really aren't usually that excited about paying for their parents' dog's vet care unless they are real doglovers and fairly well-off themselves.
__________________  Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis |