I recently lost my beloved friend and companion of 16 years to cancer. I tallied all the vet services over the last 5 years of his life and found I spent $5700. Most of that was stretched over five years paying for things like arthritis meds, vitamins, X-rays, shots, dietary needs and regular care as he aged.
In the last 5 months of his life I spent $1200 on cancer treatments before he succumbed.
No amount of money though can repay him for the times he earned his keep hunting, protecting my children and providing companionship after the loss of my wife.
He was a kind, loving and loyal soul and I do not regret one dime I spent on him to make his golden years as comfortable and healthy as I could.
mary - 12 years ago
You obviously lack wisdom of your own wisdom seeker if you truly believe that!
I agree with Mike Aeron, everyone has a place in the world.
You have no right speaking of what you do not understand wisdom seeker
mary - 12 years ago
You obviously lack wisdom of your own wisdom seeker if you truly believe that!
I agree with Mike Aeron, everyone has a place in the world.
You have no right speaking of what you do not understand wisdom seeker
Bob Armbruster - 12 years ago
I attempted to save a 2 year old Abysinnian Cat that had a rare traceal collapse not caused by any disease. We spent $8000.00 usd to have a sten placed in his treachea. We loved him enough to try and those who don't have pets have no clue.
Guilherme - 12 years ago
@wisdomseeker
What makes humans more important than animals? The fact that we can talk? Express our pains verbally?
The question is over simplified. I recently lost my cat to cancer, but she was fifteen years old, a nice age for a cat to reach. Putting her through chemo at that age seemed more cruel to me than letting her go. So if an old pet is ill, I imagine many people would opt for letting them go. A younger pet is a different matter entirely, since an expensive procedure might buy them ten years of life.
Mike Aeron - 12 years ago
A pet may be part of your life...
I wouldn't say humans are more important than pets, neither they are less. Each specie has its place within our world.
I voted for "more than $5,000" because I see pets with same importance as humans, in matter of "emotions" that you raise with time: love, happiness, affection, etc.
It's simple: you wouldn't spend money if you don't have those emotions for that person or, pet, in this case.
wisdomseeker - 12 years ago
It will be much better if you will spend your money on sick people who can't afford medication than on animals which are far less important than humans.
I recently lost my beloved friend and companion of 16 years to cancer. I tallied all the vet services over the last 5 years of his life and found I spent $5700. Most of that was stretched over five years paying for things like arthritis meds, vitamins, X-rays, shots, dietary needs and regular care as he aged.
In the last 5 months of his life I spent $1200 on cancer treatments before he succumbed.
No amount of money though can repay him for the times he earned his keep hunting, protecting my children and providing companionship after the loss of my wife.
He was a kind, loving and loyal soul and I do not regret one dime I spent on him to make his golden years as comfortable and healthy as I could.
You obviously lack wisdom of your own wisdom seeker if you truly believe that!
I agree with Mike Aeron, everyone has a place in the world.
You have no right speaking of what you do not understand wisdom seeker
You obviously lack wisdom of your own wisdom seeker if you truly believe that!
I agree with Mike Aeron, everyone has a place in the world.
You have no right speaking of what you do not understand wisdom seeker
I attempted to save a 2 year old Abysinnian Cat that had a rare traceal collapse not caused by any disease. We spent $8000.00 usd to have a sten placed in his treachea. We loved him enough to try and those who don't have pets have no clue.
@wisdomseeker
What makes humans more important than animals? The fact that we can talk? Express our pains verbally?
The question is over simplified. I recently lost my cat to cancer, but she was fifteen years old, a nice age for a cat to reach. Putting her through chemo at that age seemed more cruel to me than letting her go. So if an old pet is ill, I imagine many people would opt for letting them go. A younger pet is a different matter entirely, since an expensive procedure might buy them ten years of life.
A pet may be part of your life...
I wouldn't say humans are more important than pets, neither they are less. Each specie has its place within our world.
I voted for "more than $5,000" because I see pets with same importance as humans, in matter of "emotions" that you raise with time: love, happiness, affection, etc.
It's simple: you wouldn't spend money if you don't have those emotions for that person or, pet, in this case.
It will be much better if you will spend your money on sick people who can't afford medication than on animals which are far less important than humans.