Can you Afford a Pets Injury?

**CathyBogart** · 01-07-2007, 12:11 AM

No, but I would beg, borrow, or steal to get it. Most likely I would take out a bank loan and then pay it off by selling my stuff. Usually I have more set aside, but our bout with giardia recently was costly, then the holidays came.

**lute** · 01-07-2007, 10:31 AM

I have a direct deposit from my job into my checking account. I don't touch the account unless i need something for the dogs or just incase the unthinkable happends. If i need gas money or anything my parents give it to me. I know, that's not real responsible, but i help them when they need it too.

**moosmom** · 01-07-2007, 10:36 AM

I voted "Other". While I cannot afford an injury to one of my pets I would move heaven and earth to make sure my pet was taken care of, even if it meant hocking a piece of family jewelry to do it. I also have a wonderful vet that will allow making payments in order to make my pets well.

**Taz_Zoee** · 01-07-2007, 02:28 PM

Thank goodness for credit!!

**Chilli** · 01-07-2007, 03:13 PM

We have a big sum of money set aside just for pet emergencys. Its acted as a lifesaver over the years.

And aside from that, both of the vets we go to (as in our dog/cat vet and the avian/exotic vet) accept payment plans and are completely understanding. =]

**Suki Wingy** · 01-07-2007, 04:58 PM

I would put myself in debt to cover it.

**cali** · 01-07-2007, 05:39 PM

sort of. we have lots of money in the morgage, its for doing renos on the house so we can eventually sell, but as long as I pay the money back into the account when I have it, we can use the money. I actually had that situation come up when Ripley was unable to walk, I had no actuall money, aside from the x-mas bonus I had just received and that was only $100. Ripley needed x-rays and medication and there was a slight possabilty of needing surgery. my mom paid from the morgage money, and I had to put that money back in this month. BUT I also have my boss if I ever need serious help, she told me that if one of my guys needs surgery that I cannot afford just let her know, because she has a lot of money set aside in her bank account that even her husband does not know about, and said she would be more then willing to help as she knows how much I love my babys

**mike001** · 01-07-2007, 05:58 PM

We always make sure we have an account that is specifically for the dogs. So far, we have been very lucky, but if the need arose, we would find the money somewhere, our dogs care would never be neglected.

**joycenalex** · 01-09-2007, 07:08 PM

in october 2003 alex the wonder dog had a case of aspiration pneumonia . he spent 2 nights in icu at osu vet hospital hooked up to ivs. i borrowed money and did without a lot as i repaid the loan of $1400. this past summer mojo had a bladder stone removed, final bill $1000. my vet cut me slack, let me make payments. i worked overtime, but paid it off in 2 months.
it hurt, but as long as i can stand up and work, the furries get good care.

**Catlady711** · 01-09-2007, 08:53 PM

I can usually cover up to about $500 without trouble. Dusty once had aspiration pnemonia and wracked up over $400. Anything over that I would have to seriously consider the pros and cons of treatment, sucess rate of treatment, pets age/health, and quality of life issues. Although I'm fortunate that I get discounts where I work so that helps anyways.

**cmayer31** · 01-10-2007, 01:05 AM

I have plastic money for emergency use only. I would do anything that I could to make sure that any of my pets had the proper care. I also have a cousin a few hours away that is a vet and has his own practice. I don't use him as my regular vet, but in an emergency I would not hesitate to contact him for help.

**areias** · 01-10-2007, 08:29 AM

Just to add-I'm looking to get another job, and although eventually I will quit my current job (pizza delivery) I will hold onto it for a little while to pay for impending vet bills. LOL I think I love my animals more than I love myself.

**pitc9** · 01-10-2007, 09:09 AM

Yes!!
Credit cards are for Emergencies!

**Kalei** · 01-10-2007, 09:51 AM

I don't have a dog, but if something happened to my cat and it costed that much I probably could never afford unless I somehow bummed money from the bank or something, if something was a 1000 or lower I could probably afford it, I would try to do anything for my cat and my rabbit.