How much is your pet worth?

Sorry for your loss.

 

A different perspective... interesting op-ed piece Just something to think about for the future pets/family.


Is Your Pet Lonely and Bored?

 

I'm thankful I really haven't had to consider that question yet. My wife and I can't picture life without this little goober. (Here she is at the vet, after eating something in the yard and barfing all over the house.)

 

A bloody fortune. My wife breeds and shows Golden Retrievers. They're all great, and very important members of the family, especially now that our kids are grown. You wouldn't believe what some people spend on show dogs. One of ours has competed in the Westminster dog show a couple of times (and they've collectively been in hundreds of shows all over the country). The one that went to Westminster had a couple in Houston that sponsored her. They spent $100K in one year just to sponsor (my wife spent quite a bit less, thankfully). They're considered part owner, have certain rights to puppies, etc. It's not my thing, but I do love the dogs. She works hard and pays a lot of the expense. And she doesn't complain much when I buy bikes as a result, so there's that...

 

Love the cat on top of the tractor.

 

I'm easily 7-10k into my golden so far between allergy shots for his first 2 years of life, coupled with an acl repair 2 years ago. Haven't flinched yet.

 

I want the one driving!

 

Over time yeah... It's expected.

 

You guys are all good men in a world of worthless sots. You have character. I salute you.

 

Yup. And totally worth it.

 

Not to offend but I would have a hard time spending $1000-$1500 on a dog, cat etc. I grew up with "pets" being very utilitarian. Barn cats, hunting dogs etc. Sadly, I have had to put two down myself. Unless they are making me money some how I just can't see spending that kind of money on an animal. zmore power to those of you who do/can.

 

Only thing I can really say is, that's sad. You must not have ever had a good dog.

But I kinda feel the same way about all but a handful of humans

 

Not to go too off track, but which MMI?

 

My golden, guess best answer is A LOT!!! She is an integral part of the family. I was the one who didn't want a dog, wife knew I'd cave. Now its "my" dog. When she was about 9 months old I was heading to work and the dog didn't seem quite right so went home after a meeting to check on her and she would barely move lying next to the house. Nice pants on, white Brooks Brothers shirt on picked up the dog, put her in the Jeep all muddy and headed towards the vet. Told the vet to just fix her and do whatever you need to. They asked how much is your limit, I just said give me a courtesy call at 5 grand. Pretty well told me then I was attached to her like one of our kids,.

 

Actually I have had several great dogs and fortunately most have died of old age. However Two were run over and not dead, put them out of there misery on the spot instead of suffering for hours until I could get to a vet. One had epilepsy and on his last major seizure, after not stopping for 45+ minutes did what I had to do. Pretty rough when you are 17 but life is rough...different people have different thoughts and means to be able to take care of things. Walk a in their shoes things may look different. Growing up in a farm may put a different slant In things too. yeah there are several sub classes of humans that a .50 cent pill is the only cure.


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This is honestly one of the things that's keeping me back from getting a dog again. If I was in the OP's situation, I would probably start crying, because I simply wouldn't be able to afford to fork out even $4k to save the dog, especially in a situation with medium to low chance of survival. I actually didn't even know there is such thing as health insurance for pets until now.

 

Wouldn't bat an eye to spend my last penny on my Newfoundland. I would do anything for her. When she was about 6 months old, she ate a sock, rushed her to the vet, luckily the vet got her to throw it up. I was so worried about her developing bloat. Now she has Embrace pet insurance but I wouldn't think twice to do whatever I had to do for her. As many of you have said, pets are better than some humans.