How much money would you spend to save your sick pet's life for a few more years?

by The_Missses Posted 2007/04/22 20:34:01

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	As much as I can afford	22 votes	59%
	$0 - $99	2 votes	5%
	$100 - $300	1 vote	3%
	$301 - $500	0 votes	0%
	$500 - $1,000	6 votes	16%
	None of the above	6 votes	16%

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Boopie 2007/04/23 00:09:55

None of the above

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It depends upon how grave the situation is and what kind of animal it is. We had a dog that came down with cancer. We were willing to spend about $50 a month or so for chemotherapy drugs to keep him happy and comfortable, and he did spend his last few months running around happy, until he suddenly died. We had the alternative of spending thousands of dollars for surgery, and we weren't willing to do that, because it's only a dog.
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chiabee23 2008/10/30 19:29:19

As much as I can afford

as much as i can because who knows they might get better

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solarGil 2008/10/06 17:22:12

As much as I can afford

We have had 2 dogs that unfortunately have had significant medical issues over the years. We've spent thousands to treat their ailments. They're members of our family and we have always provided whatever medical treatment was necessary. We have medical insurance for our current dog - it has helped defray the cost of all of his medical treatment.

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Flowerbomb 2008/06/17 15:18:18

As much as I can afford

I would spend whatever it takes as long as she would be comfortable and not in pain. There is no limit when it comes to taking care of a family member and that is what a pet is and should be if you take on that responsibility.

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Josie 2008/06/13 18:47:22

As much as I can afford

I love my pets, so I would spend as much as I could afford, but only if they would be happy too. It would suck to keep a suffering pet alive just for my own selfish reasons. However, if it was happy with the treatment I was paying for, I'd be happy too.

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Rose 2008/04/09 01:53:28

$100 - $300

+1
Of course it would depend on the individual circumstances, including type of animal, age and quality of life. I'm not much of an animal person in truth.

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Min Carter 2008/02/08 16:41:53

None of the above

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It's not about the $. It's about the quality of life. I would not prolong a beloved pet's life just because I couldn't let go. I admit, it's the most difficult decision(s), I've ever had to make!

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the vin-man 2007/12/26 00:14:47

None of the above

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Thats not a fair question. After years a pet becomes part of the family. How much would you spend to keep a family member alive?? Same thing..

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reed 2007/11/28 08:28:22

As much as I can afford

+1
and more!!!

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mrsmagoo777 2007/11/15 23:51:53

As much as I can afford

+1
My pets are famliy members....I would go out of my way for a human, so why not my beloved pet? without them , my days are loess fulfilling, they greet me at the door, they are ALWAYS happy to see me....I need them.

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MissPick 2007/09/12 02:01:41

As much as I can afford

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I paid thousand of dollars for my dog to have chemotherapy when he got cancer. He was a member of my family! He's gone now and I miss him every day of my life but as long as he wasn't suffering and I could put the money out for him to live a good life, money was not an issue. I would have sold my soul for him.

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The_Mis... to MissPick 2007/10/30 04:58:56

cancer sucks. it even kills pets. i am sorry for your loss

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ADRIA MELISSA 2007/09/11 16:45:57

As much as I can afford

+1
EVEN IF I HAD TO GET A CREDIT CARD OR LOAN OR WHATEVER I WOULD DO WHATEVER I HAD TO TO TAKE CARE OF MY PET. THAT'S PART OF BEING A RESPONSIBLE PET OWNER.

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Kathryn A. 2007/08/26 15:01:02

$500 - $1,000

more than 1K if needed

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Ginny 2007/07/09 19:15:00

As much as I can afford

+1
Hard to put a limit on a beloved pet. I have spent more than I should have on my animals over the years, but that is part of the responsibility you take on when you decide to add pets to your life.

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The_Mis... to Ginny 2007/10/30 04:59:27

+1
unless you give the dog to your hairdresser and cry on television.

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spider_brad 2007/06/30 00:45:00

As much as I can afford

I can't put a price tag on how much I love my cat.

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The_Mis... to spider_... 2007/07/02 00:13:11

More or less than your best friend?

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spider_... to The_Mis... 2007/07/02 04:20:54

I can't put a price tag on how much I love anyone. :)

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The_Mis... to spider_... 2007/07/08 05:29:31

You value them both the same? or just both don't have price tags? People come first with me even though I love animals a lot.

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spider_... to The_Mis... 2007/07/08 19:16:10

I don't know. Animals and people are obviously different. I love my cat and I love my friends. I doubt I'll ever be put in some wonky position where I'd have to choose between one or the other. But if I could afford it, I'd pay any amount to save the life of someone -- a biped or a quadroped -- I loved.

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Beth 2007/06/25 22:20:05

None of the above

Any amount. I love my Katie.

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The_Mis... to Beth 2007/06/26 01:16:58

katie is a dog? what kind?

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Beth to The_Mis... 2007/06/26 02:42:52

Katie is part Cocker Spaniel, part Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. She wiggles and dances whenever we come home from being gone. I had a Schnauzer when I was in my teens and 20's. He died before my eyes, not euthanized. I promised him I would never have another dog. 20 years later, my kids fell in love with a puppy. They said, "Katie wants to go home with us!' I said, "Oh no, you did not name that dog!" Of course, they had. I assured them they were not getting the dog. Then I saw a man inquiring about the dog my kids were holding. In my mind I caught myself saying "No way, you can't have our dog!" The rest is history. She is black and white and so beautiful. If you want to see her, look on the poll "Are Evangelical Christians Unkind?" I used her picture there. We had a French Exchange student over and he made us eat escargots (snails). We tried to get Katie to eat them and, in the picture, she is refusing to eat it. I could not blame her. It's really cute. Thanks for asking about my baby!

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Bear 2007/05/26 00:01:38

$0 - $99

+1
I can see getting them a little more comfortable but I don't like to see them suffer just because I want to be selfish. I have and will again let them go.

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Lori 2007/05/16 02:16:41

None of the above

+1
My yellow lab got very sick and we spent OVER $20,000 in vet bills! There are a few people on here that can attest to this! My dog is very special to me and I love him so much. I do not regret a penney we spent! He was in a vet hospital for well over $1000 per day plus 2 surgeries! He's sitting next to me right now and I love him very much! Everyone says he is lucky to be our dog...we are lucky to have him as well!!!!

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Marky 2007/05/16 00:23:36

As much as I can afford

+1
...plus, what money I could borrow. My pets have always been looked upon as part of my family. At least, unlike some of my family, they show me unconditional love. Marky :o)

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mrsmago... to Marky 2007/11/15 23:55:52

I agree with you...unconditional.....they enrich my life like my kids do, only different, I would do anything in my power for any family member, including my pet.

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Kim 2007/04/25 21:52:49

None of the above

I would do what ever it took to help my 2 dogs.

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Eva 2007/04/25 03:32:29

$0 - $99

But it depends on how old the pet is and if it will have a good qualtiy of life or not.

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kimmpossiable 2007/04/23 01:05:04

As much as I can afford

+1
I would spend as much as possiable to save our cat or dog..They are like our other children..I believe when you get a pet,you take on the resposability to take care of it.just as you would a child or elderly family member..our pets are our family:}

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Boopie 2007/04/23 00:09:55

None of the above

+3
It depends upon how grave the situation is and what kind of animal it is. We had a dog that came down with cancer. We were willing to spend about $50 a month or so for chemotherapy drugs to keep him happy and comfortable, and he did spend his last few months running around happy, until he suddenly died. We had the alternative of spending thousands of dollars for surgery, and we weren't willing to do that, because it's only a dog.

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jackrorabbit 2007/04/22 23:51:55

As much as I can afford

+1
It would depend on the animal. A goldfish not so much, but my rabbit...
is there an ER doc in the house? I guess it depends on how much the
animal gives back to you in the group of love. Fish just look at you
for food, but dogs, cats, rabbits, etc. take on a new level of
comforting.

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Magzilla 2007/04/22 21:16:38

$500 - $1,000

+1
Or more. If I to get a loan to save them I would.

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The_Missses 2007/04/22 20:37:32

As much as I can afford

+1
When we get a pet, we kinda' make a promise to keep them healthy and take care of them. Pets cannot get jobs and health insurance, so we need to pay for their medical costs.

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