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Originally Posted by matese  If you are an avid YT member, you will know in the last 10 days we have lost puppies to Parvo, Pneumonia another one anemia, have you watched a baby die before your very eyes? Have you had your heart torn out when you have done everything medically possible only to loose a tiny baby that never had a chance at life. Once you take that baby from the "breeder" and hold it in your arms, there is a instant bond with that baby, and you vow to give it a happy healthy life, you fall in love with it immediately, to loose it days, weeks a few months later is devastating. |
ABSOLUTELY CORRECT!!!!
I cried my eyes out yesterday for Xena, who put up such a fight for her life for MONTHS now. I PROMISED my little girl that I would make her healthy and happy. I spent 10K in just 4 months so far, but I think that I have finally crested that hill, thank God. But if you are not willing to give everything it takes and understand what the risks and possible costs are going to be, then it is best to just not take it on.
There is always that chance that the dog will be the superdog who has no problems associated with leaving mom that soon. But there is a MUCH higher chance that there will be ongoing complications that you will have to deal with. As long as there is a bankroll and a willingness to do whatever has to be done, then go for it. But if not, just say no.