why do so many people think that if you dont work, or are on limited income, you dont deserve a pet? what of the countless strays that are taken as companions by homeless people, these same people who would share every morsel of food they received with the animal to make sure it ate, who would give their life for them even. no, they cant afford vet care, we both know there are organizations who sometimes help with that. but on the flip side of the coin...i know of show dogs that receive the best vet care there is...yet hardly get spoken to unless it is a command, never touched unless it is to groom them. so...why do you people go shooting off your mouths, cutting someone down because, in your eyes they are not fit to be a dog or cat owner...if they didnt care, do you think they would be on here asking for help? thank god i have a vet who understands low income and living miles away. he does all he can to help me care for my pets at home. he at least doesnt care more about money.
2007-12-11 10:42:03 · 4 answers · asked by Tammy M 6 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I don't think it's the money that matters at all. It's how much you care about the animal, and how well you take care of it. If it is a happy, healthy dog, with a loving caregiver, that is all that matters. And there are some vets that are willing to do free emergency operations for people who don't have the money - like the ones at shelters, for example.
I agree that a lot of show dogs don't get the kind of attention that family pets get, but not all of them are like that. Anyway, yes I see what you are saying and basically agree. There is a difference between being too poor to take care of your dog the way you'd like, and having the money but just not being willing to spend it. It's sad that usually the people who have little money are the ones who truly love their animals.
2007-12-11 11:03:34 · answer #1 · answered by xXEdgeXx 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I agree! you make a good point, and well stated, but again there are some out there that skate by, with doing what some are accusing some of. You have those that are in it just for the money, and to hell with any affection towards the pets they use for breeding. I commend you! There is a lot that has to be re-evaluated here, and everthing isn't fair with life as we experience. maybe you should think abouty being an advocate for this purpose. I have 5 dogs and live in a camper. Im not rich, but my dogs are just like our children. They are very muched kissed, sleep with us and loved everyday. And the majority of vets are in it for the money, as I have seen. And just like you, there are those that will go the extra mile to help no matter what. God Bless, have a great Christmas, and yes our dogs get gifts and birthday party's also. They may not be expensive gifts, but by george their thought of!
2007-12-11 19:14:47 · answer #2 · answered by mandm68 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well I dont think homeless people should have pets but if your on low income thats fine.
I'm a student on low income and I take care of a bunny, 2 guinea pigs and a leopard gecko. I give them what they need and extras (credit card)
and I love them dearly.
some people with little money can care for pets but people with lots of money can be mean to their pets this is true. Usually when adopting from a shelter they screen people and where they live to make sure their home and area is sutable for the type of person
2007-12-11 18:47:29 · answer #3 · answered by Star L 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Issues much?
I think if people really cared they'd be on the phone to a vet (i.e someone who actually knows what they're talking about) rather than on here asking a bunch of clueless strangers.
Pets are expensive to keep properly, simple as. Obviously having money doesn't automatically qualify you as a decent pet owner, I think that's screamingly obvious. Also I think lack of brains is more of a problem than lack of money.
Chalice
2007-12-11 19:06:18 · answer #4 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋