[KillarneyRose]

Sarah, that is sooooo sad! I have a big old lump in my throat!

I absolutely hate irresponsible people like that. What really burns my a$$ (if I can steal a phrase from James) is when people get pets and then they don't want to accept any of the financial responsibility that comes with it. I have two dogs, a terrier mix and a miniature schnauzer. In the past 5 years, I've paid for two ACL replacements on the terrier mix and 5 bladder stone surgeries plus tons of x-rays and tests on the miniature schnauzer, not to mention the $41.00 a case designer dogfood he has to eat. I won't say what my total expenses have been but suffice to say, it's a lot! I don't begrudge them a cent of that money because it doesn't even begin to pay them back for all the joy I have received from them in the years I've had them. If people aren't aware of the responsibilities of pet ownership beforehand, they really need to be.

PS People really, really, really should have their dogs spayed or neutered

PPS Always remember to attach a tag with your name, address and phone number to your pets collar

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