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Do you lie about the expense of your pup? Would you admit to how much you spend on them?

I have spent over $25,000 on my "special needs" pups (no I am not rich), but I long ago stopped discussing how much it cost for this surgery or that surgery etc., people would look at me like I was crazy or even tell me I was. Once in awhile someone will ask how much did that run you? I now answer with "why do you want to know?" or "way too much to talk about!!" I do say things like well my kids are grown and gone and this is what I have! lol

Honestly, sometimes I feel guilty when I come across people (through my job) that I know could benefit from the money, and even wish I could help...but then I realize the reality, these are my babies and I can do this because I've worked for it etc.,

Thats why I love YT I can talk freely about all aspects of my pups and aside from a 2x4 every now and again...!!! LOL

Well if I am walking Peanut or we are out somewhere and people ask him how much I paid for them I wont tell them- I think too many negative thoughts that someone will try to steal him... When I lived in an apt the maintenance guys had to fix my washer, They asked me about Peanut- I told them he was a rescue and he has health issues! LoL I was too worried they would try to come back and steal him if they really knew how much I paid!

There is no way I would tell anyone except here that I paid $1200 for a dog. Same with vet bills or what I have paid in clothing and toys. Its no ones business and they wont understand any way. Only another yorkie owner understands

People don't stop me and ask how much Ellie cost.

In talking with family and friends, prices of things just come out. Some of them freak a little. You can tell they obviously thing we're crazy for spending that much on a dog's medical needs. But I look at it this way. These way people have computers, televisions, and furniture that cost them hundreds to thousands (and that is just fine with them). If they want to put material things before living things, that's their decision. However, I don't thing they should own animals with such a mindset and it doesn't phase me what they thing about my vet bills - because their priorities are not what I'd consider acceptable for me.

I don't think it's anyone's business what anything that I have costs. MY F-I-L used to ask all sorts of financial questions. My DH and I never told him anything. Finally, when he asked how much our current house was I asked him if he wanted to know because he was going to pay the mortgage for us. He was flaberghasted and said 'no' - the which I replied, 'then it really doesn't matter to you'...he finally got the hint (well, club over the head, really)! lol
The same thing goes for our dogs. If someone truly is interested in getting a Yorkie I will tell them the price range of pups from our breeder, but that's it!

Most people that know me, know how much I have spent in medical bills on my babies. During the last 14 months I had 3 seniors that all had medical problems and did everything I could for them medically. They are all 3 at the Rainbow Bridge now.

I have had people make comments about the adoption fee's I have paid to the Rescue Group about my last two I adopted. All I can say is, it is for a good cause. My Willow and Allie are very healthy. I find a lot of people just plain and simple don't understand Rescue Groups at all, and what all goes into it. I see it daily as I volunteer with a Rescue Group.

I joke with my friends about that stuff, but not strangers... some of my friends don't get it either, but my dog friends we joke about how my dog had better massage therapy insurance than I do on my medical coverage :P

Now in another direction.... I totally barely tell the BF how much I spend... lol :P

I would not tell a stranger anything about Tibbe except his breed and that he was a rescue. Too many scary stories about Yorkies being stolen to trust strangers.

For some reason, I really don't like to answer those kinds of questions.

I just think its so strange for someone to ask. I feel like they are prying. I'd never go ask someone how much they spent to adopt a child, buy a house etc...

I've never tell anyone what we have spent on our dogs, DH and I think every dollar spent is so worth it,,they are members of our family now and we do what we want, besides everyone in my family owns dogs. Oh and we even take ours on vacation, heaven forbid we take a cruise. LOL Our 2 grown kids have dogs and know exactly how much it costs to have them..We just feel blessed to be able to take care of them.

You can not trust strangers with too much information. As a breeder, it is very difficult to dance around the issue of "how many babies do you have and what are their prices". When I hear this very reasonable question, my over cautious mind hears, "How many can I fit into a king size pillow case, and what will my take be worth?". When a prospective "parent" wants to "come tour my facility", I hear instead, "I would like to come case your home'. When I am asked, "Why do you only see people by appointment, are you hiding something?", I hear, "I really need to know where you live and when you will be on the property, so I can pop up when I know no one is home". I have HAD a man come to my house to look at a puppy, then refuse to leave without the 8 week old baby....I had to call the police to get him removed. I have had to call the police about someone in my backyard at 1am......I say all this just to say, if you are talking with a breeder, and she seems cautious and a little hesitant to divulge information, do NOT automatically think the worst of her. Do NOT presume she is a puppy mill or some crazy person, selling dogs out of the trunk of her car. I always establish a relationship with a buyer before I share too much information with them and you can usually "feel" if they are legit or not. I would much rather err on the side of caution and loose a sale, than have my home robbed, my babies stolen, and my family terrorized.

I tell people my two were rehomes and were both free. I usually tell people to check out rescues if they are looking for a yorkie of their own. I don't like the "How much did they cost you?" question... I think it's rude.

Omg my friends have asked me how much I paid for him and I was very reluctant to say knowing they would be judgemental. I've told some people so I don't seem weird by not wanting to say. Another friend I didn't answer because I know they are overly and above nosey. They had no reason to ask they aren't even into small dogs. When I wouldn't say they WOULD NOT shut up about how they didn't think it was a big deal asking and why wouldn't I answer.

I just know certain friends I've told have made comments about it behind my back. Frustrating. They choose to spend money on the bar every weekend or a flat screen, I chose a dog.

Nobody elses money is paying for Charlie or things he needs so it's nobody elses business how much things cost. Period. My opinion.

I stopped counting the cost a long time ago, the return I get from them is priceless, and that's all the love in the world. Money is nothing without my furkids, that's just the way it is.

I know some people that would ask how much you spend on your pets, but I think its rude. I would never tell anyone how much I spend just I would never tell anyone how much I spent on my car or a gift for someone. It is noone's business. I don't lie I just don't tell. Sometimes when people ask silly questions like how much I paid for someting, I play deaf.

Same here...people often stop and goo goo over my dogs...most ask what I paid for them...I just say you dont want to know!~ ITS NONE OF THEIR BUSINESS!! Now, my co-workers and best friends know about all my doggy expensive and most think Im nuts, but they have come to understand I take my babies seriously and they all love them too!!

It is a rude question, but I don't think most people realize it is. I get that all the time from friends. I originally told them because I'm not ashamed of the expenses, but after hearing O.M.G.! so many times, I decided they don't need to know.

I will share that information with people interested in buying a Yorkie though, just to let them know what they're possibly getting into.

There was a time when it was considered bad manners to ask a person about how much something cost or how much money a person makes. It seems that people in this day have no idea of what being polite is and have no manners what so ever.

It is your business what you do with your money. You don't owe anyone an answer to a question about how much anything cost. Since most people are ignorant about such matters I just avoid conversations that might lead to having someone ask such questions.

Totally agree!

Oh yes, people around here...love to ask how you did you pay for that dog.

I just kiss Zhoie's sweet little face and say "not nealy enough" :)

My husband and immediate family (Mom, Dad, in laws, brother, SIL) all know how much we paid for Katie Scarlett. They also know how much we spoil her. But I have never told a stranger any of that. I would feel comfortable talking with fellow YT'ers about any of it, but not a stranger out in public.

So glad I'm not alone!!! I have to laugh though cuz everyone wonders why my Sheriff Deputy husband didn't retire a year ago with 35 years! Its because we've had to take out loans, infact not only was my husband suppose to retire but we bought land in the country to build a house, guess what? Not gonna happen! lol we are stuck in the city and hopefully can get a nice RV to stay summers out there, WHY? Because our Miss Mini is severely allergic to just about everything in the woods!!!

My husbands friends blame me cuz he don't go hunting for 2 weeks anymore! My husband will pretend its because hes "fed up" with one of the guys, its because he misses Miss Mini and she pines for him the whole time! Honestly, I miss those hunting trips more than anyone knows!

At work there are a few that know I've spent a lot of money, cuz they always ask how my million dollar dog is!!! lol, but they will be the first to say she really takes care of her dog...now I have 2!

Ah well, its worth all the sacrifices...most times!

I don't. I spend pretty much any extra money on Callie because it makes me happy and I dont really care what other people think about it :). The money I have spent in her health care probably adds up to a lot but I haven't added it up probably never will it might scare me heck within the first week of getting her she had to have xrays (she was pooing blood a lot).

Could not have said this better myself! I concur! :thumbup::thumbup:

It's so annoying when my friends and family just said to me, "Why didn't you just adopt a mutt for $45? I don't need a guilt trip for not saving a dog by rehoming them. It was my choice to pay for a yorkie a.) because I wanted a baby, I wanted to be her ONLY mommy. b.) I don't have the experience I'd need with a dog from a shelter to resocialize it, it'd probably have problems with behavior and temper, unknown health problems, etc.

My boyfriend and I got a kitten from the humane society and it died six days later. They failed to tell us she had feline leukemia. After that, I'm sorry, but I would rather get a purebred dog from a reputable breeder so I know what exactly what I am paying for.

I agree,it is rude to ask someone how much their furbaby cost. They wouldnt ask how much giving birth costs. They wouldnt ask how much my husband paid for a piece of jewelry that was on my hand. Why is it ok to inquire what I paid for my baby? It is in very poor taste to put your nose into someone elses wallet.
If someone is interested in making a purchase,I am happy to try to point them in the right direction.

My simple answer is "Priceless" to us anyway

I seriously considered adopting/rescuing a dog but just couldn't find anything that would work for me in my area. Then I realized what a chance it would all be because I have pet allergies but have never had issues with the yorkie I had growing up. Size was an issue too. I needed something I knew would stay small.

I did feel bad not rescuing a dog. A friend wanted to know did I "adopt" or "buy" Charlie and I knew what they were getting around to and their feelings about the issue. I simply said, "I got him from a family locally", which I did. He wasn't from a pet store or puppy mill. Sorry he wasn't adopted from a shelter either.

I agree, "he's priceless". And he is.