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How far would you go for your pet?

Been there done that. One of my German shepherds had a seizure disorder and she developed a brain tumor. She was 6 at the time. The veterinarian specialist said surgery would be invasive and costly which I really didn't care how much it would cost. We were making preparations to schedule it and then she took a really really bad seizure and she never recovered fully. I rushed her to the hospital and after several consults with specialists they all agreed she would not have a quality of life ever again so we had to make that fateful decision a decision which til this day still haunts me. Toughest decision I ever had to make but my Wife and I did what was best for her to end her suffering. We don't have kids aka human kids and to me money is just printed paper. I would do anything for just one more walk drive or swim at the lake with my girl. I know Im rambling but that girl was with me after I had cancer surgery and she never left my side in recovery so how do you repay your best friend
 
Sld1959 said:
Spent 6k on our tabby boy cat because he had crystals in his urinary tract killing him.

We were lucky we had the money in retirement account to afford to do so.
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i know about those crystals too. i pass them from time to time myself, and they cut you up coming on out. sometimes some spots of blood. they lead to kidney stones. trust me, i know about that too, more than i care to say.
 
I would probably have to harden my heart and put an end to things at some point, depending on expense and prognosis. But my wife? She would sell me to pirates for our dog's sake. It's so hard because pets place their trust in us and depend on us, and we choose to play that role. It's a betrayal to let them go too easily.
 
Philmo11 said:
I’m going to add that that came from a guy that dedicated $90k worth of land, $50k worth of fencing and another $50k barn to a bunch of rescued horses and Huskies. I didn’t own an animal when I bought the ranch. Every animal that has come here has been a rescue. I gave em homes, food, shelter, vaccinations and vet care as needed when no one else would. Even found new homes for some. But some things are in God’s hands and beyond my means.
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That's awesome.
 
wolfpack076 said:
Been there done that. One of my German shepherds had a seizure disorder and she developed a brain tumor. She was 6 at the time. The veterinarian specialist said surgery would be invasive and costly which I really didn't care how much it would cost. We were making preparations to schedule it and then she took a really really bad seizure and she never recovered fully. I rushed her to the hospital and after several consults with specialists they all agreed she would not have a quality of life ever again so we had to make that fateful decision a decision which til this day still haunts me. Toughest decision I ever had to make but my Wife and I did what was best for her to end her suffering. We don't have kids aka human kids and to me money is just printed paper. I would do anything for just one more walk drive or swim at the lake with my girl. I know Im rambling but that girl was with me after I had cancer surgery and she never left my side in recovery so how do you repay your best friend
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Sorry for your loss wolfpack. Thanks for sharing your story.
 
Ranger715 said:
I would probably have to harden my heart and put an end to things at some point, depending on expense and prognosis. But my wife? She would sell me to pirates for our dog's sake. It's so hard because pets place their trust in us and depend on us, and we choose to play that role. It's a betrayal to let them go too easily.
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I don't think anyone in this thread would let one go easy. More bring able to keep food on the table and heat on in the winter. Although, there are an awful lot of people out there that don't give a damn about the animals in their charge. Ones that will neglect them and some downright brutal to them. Teaching my boys the value in animals and the responsibility that rests on their shoulders is sometimes a difficult one to tackle. Just because they are rescues doesn't mean their lives aren't of value. They aren't toys to play with. They are living creatures.

Just a few instances that come to mind, I once walked out to the barn and one of the horses had nasty water they conveniently "forgot". They happened to not be at home when I found it. I called the wife and had her put me on speaker. Told them the next time I walked out and saw an animal without clean water, I'd save them a glass for when they got home. They don't do that anymore because they know I mean business.

A couple times I went out to find the dogs without water in the summer, and I keep fairly close tabs on that throughout the day. Its the evening chores they cut corners on sometimes. After the third time of finding the dogs without accessible water for the next day, I told them I'd lock them outside the next morning for the entire day with no water so they would know how it felt to have their heads pound and mouths dry up from dehydration. Again, they have not tested that threat because they know I will (or at least I will long enough to make a point).
 
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While I like the dog we purchased for my children, I have consistently informed my kids that I will not shell out more than $1,000 for his emergency care, should something nasty happen.

Not an animal hater at all, but the day old age makes him crap all over himself or the house will be his last day on the earth.
 
tapehoser said:
While I like the dog we purchased for my children, I have consistently informed my kids that I will not shell out more than $1,000 for his emergency care, should something nasty happen.

Not an animal hater at all.
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we all have our limits, and budgets.

one cat we had, had cancer. the vet told us we'd have to take him to another state for treatments.

we just could not do that. i was on the road, the wife at home with our kids at the time.

you know the rest.

we ended up with one of our daughters having a cat follow her home......
 
jmcd said:
This is my trained "killer". I will use that term lightly though. He is the typical German Shepherd, fiercely loyal, wary of strangers, looks and listens for anything unusual. To his family members, his answer to everything is to lick it to death. All he wants to do is play. He is in the car before the door is fully open and is ready to go anywhere the family is going. He is a long-haired variety, and I will say, out of all of my shepherds, he is the most lovable and goofiest one I have owned.

A few months ago, he wasn't acting quite right. My wife, who has a pulse on everything, checked him and said we need to get him to the animal hospital right now. Off we went. They confirmed what she had feared.... bloat. They mentioned that for most dogs, it's too late by the time they get there. We got him there quickly, so he had a good prognosis. Even though I figured on there being complications that would cost thousands more, that the 6k they quoted for the surgery, I just didn't have the heart to put him down. It was shaky for a while. He had to go back into the animal hospital twice. He was really sick for weeks after. I was hoping we made the right decision. He is now back to being his goofy self while still standing guard for the family. Though some may raise an eyebrow and say it would have been easier and cheaper to put him down, the dog is happy, the kids are happy, the wife is happy, I am happy. How can you put a price on that?

To what length would you go for your pet?
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Me personally, you always go all the way until every avenue has been exhausted. My dog is a member of my family and I would never just say oh that's too much money, f*ck it. There is no limit on family. Period. I made a commitment and I will do whatever it takes, within my power.
 
jmcd said:
This is my trained "killer". I will use that term lightly though. He is the typical German Shepherd, fiercely loyal, wary of strangers, looks and listens for anything unusual. To his family members, his answer to everything is to lick it to death. All he wants to do is play. He is in the car before the door is fully open and is ready to go anywhere the family is going. He is a long-haired variety, and I will say, out of all of my shepherds, he is the most lovable and goofiest one I have owned.

A few months ago, he wasn't acting quite right. My wife, who has a pulse on everything, checked him and said we need to get him to the animal hospital right now. Off we went. They confirmed what she had feared.... bloat. They mentioned that for most dogs, it's too late by the time they get there. We got him there quickly, so he had a good prognosis. Even though I figured on there being complications that would cost thousands more, that the 6k they quoted for the surgery, I just didn't have the heart to put him down. It was shaky for a while. He had to go back into the animal hospital twice. He was really sick for weeks after. I was hoping we made the right decision. He is now back to being his goofy self while still standing guard for the family. Though some may raise an eyebrow and say it would have been easier and cheaper to put him down, the dog is happy, the kids are happy, the wife is happy, I am happy. How can you put a price on that?

To what length would you go for your pet?
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God Bless You. $1800 on a stray cat, she turned out to be a great cat, lost her last year, breast cancer, and still miss her.
 
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