you'll miss it but you have to take care of yourself first.
sad but true

 

If it's a non-terminal, treatable condition, and the prognosis is good, I would be willing to spend a good amount (up to $5K I suppose) to make them right again. It's when you have issues like tumors/cancer and other things like that that you really have to make the tough decisions. I've strongly considered adopting a dog but I'm not sure that I want to make those decisions again at this time. Good luck.

 

I know people that spend 10000 dollars to save a dog. They went into debt for a while to save him. My poor dog is spoiled and gets treated better than many humans on the planet. If he was dying though, then he'd be going to heaven.

At least per me. My wife may be a different story.

 

pet insurance?

 

It would depend on the pet and the quality of life the pet would have afterwards. we've had dogs and cats make it over 16 expensive years before having to put them to sleep. We spend a hell of a lot of our horses.

 

I'd spend up to $5k too. But at the moment I am in a decent position financially. If I was struggling to feed myself, then I'd probably only be able to spare a few hundred. I have a beautiful pug dog, love her dearly.

 

less than or equal to the replacement cost. i like animals too but you have to be practical.

 

 

Just make sure you're financially healthy and won't sacrifice your family's current lifestyle. If you can't, then time to euthanize.

 

If anyone has read the book "The Little Prince" (read it if you haven't), it says we are responsible for the things we tame. Interpret that the way you feel fit.