kristi hager:
Yep. Buying from a breeder IS expensive. I was looking at older dogs that didn't make it in the show ring. A rescue of sorts. Much less expensive (not that it's any of YOUR business).
My dog in the garage is not recieving the one drug the vet recommended. SHe is NOT being denied meds and treatment, I am just using buffered asprin instead, in addition to some other meds that are RX. She is not mistreated, and she is loved. She just can't be in the house. She sleeps on a baby mattress and comforter for goodness sake!
I am sorry that you live in an ideal world where you don't have to make decisions due to temporary economic setbacks (divorce). Sometimes in the real world we make decisions that are tough. Unfortunatley, she IS older, and because of that, I am less likely to spend thousands as I would have (and did) when she was younger. I also am no londer a double income, no kids family. For that I have no regrets, but it is a circumstance that influences the decisions I make.
Your comments regarding the future of a pet are insulting. You imply I haven't thought the aging process through. I assure you I have. That said, much of the reason a Kees is not in the home is that at this moment, it is not financially or time-wise feasable. In time when it's right it will happen.
Oh yeah smarty pants, it's holistic, not wholistic. Please don't talk to me about it if you don't know what it is.
get off your high horse honey. I sure hope life doesn't throw you any curveballs. Not sure if you have what it takes in your idealistic mind to handle it!
"Clueless". What an articulate, mature, informed response. Bravo.
Lets review:
Now you are looking at
rescuing an
older Keeshond? (However, with an older dog you are less likely to invest in $ for treatments) And...you did ask that people keep a eye out for one for you as well, yes? OK, then,
that makes perfect sense. :06:
I believe if you re-read my post, you will note that I did not accuse you of denying your pet all prescribed meds. I stated that your pet is suffering (information you provided)... is not receiving
a prescribed treatment (an admission you made)...and is living in isolation in the garage. (nothing you deny).
Buffered aspirin is a pain medication and while I commend your attempt to avoid the costly meds...I suspect the meds were prescribed because the aspirin is not sufficiently effective at controlling her discomfort. Most vets I have had the pleasure of dealing with, will assist their clients---who are responsible, caring pet owners---if they are aware of certain "financial constraints".
Yes, I am sure she appreciates the baby mattress and comforter
if I were a smarty pants, I might make some offhand remark about a goodnights sleep being a cure for everything. Isnt it nice that I am above that
oh yes
way above, right? Gazing down upon the poor, divorced single parents from my high horse? By the way, I have earned the right to make such glib remarks because
I am a divorced, single mother who is currently in school full-time...not that it is any of your business. (Oh
whoa is me
and yes, I know, its spelled woe. I thought I was back on the horse
)
Why attempt to solicit sympathy or advice with such provocative and evocative emotional posts as your first one, if you can only respond with venom and personal attacks on people making general comments germane to your situation. Comments based upon information you yourself provide?
Sure, I may be idealistic, but it was realism that led me to suggest, as others have, that a pets final days, spent in pain and relegated to the garage (even if its sleeping on a Serta Perfect Sleeper) is not really quality of life. I might be mistaken, but I seem to recall this echoing a similar sentiment expressed
by you. It was you who inferred that current measures were not sufficient to control her pain. It was your post that questioned her quality of life. You lamented making a decision to end her suffering. People have posted as they saw fit, with honest opinions and without attacking your personal integrity.
As for the remainder of that immature babble about my ability to handle lifes "curves"
I can assure you that I have been dealt my share of challenges though I doubt you would be mollified. I am not prepared to air my laundry or to hold a pity party----nor do I wield my troubles as a shield when my actions/motives are challenged or questioned.
These are your demons, not mine and I won't dignify any further immature remarks with a reply. Feel free to PM if you need to vent, but this is not appropriate
I hope your vacation relieves some of the stress in your life.
Meanwhile, this thread is about loving one's pet. I guess there are many forms of love and not all of them are positive or healthy.
A pet is a sentient being with a soul. It has no voice and relies on a human companion to behave with compassion and love and dignity. You may choose to neglect the maintenance of an inanimate object in your possession. (We have all put off an oil change, or made a late payment at one point or another) This is not the case with a pet. Period. A pet is not a right
it is a privilege.
Cathy
I don't think we should classify people as good or bad pet owners by their ability to afford health insurance for them. If we did that, then there would be millions of more pets out there without a home, where they are loved and belong. That's one of the best things about pets, unlike humans they don't judge you by how much money you make, only by how much you love them. Unfortunately, this thread has turned into people judging others on their incomes.
