Look....I'm a broke college student with a dog and NO JOB. When he got sick I started walking instead of driving, increased the deductibles on my car insurance, sold almost 30 of my DVDs and a BUNCH of my other stuff while eating ramen and handouts from my understanding friends. I borrowed and begged and pleaded. Lo and behold, the $375 vet bill was paid off inside of a week.

If it happens again, my computer and net connection will be gone along with a few pieces of my jewelry, and furniture if I need to...in a heartbeat.

I'm sick of hearing people whine about not having any money to pay vet bills. It's just money, what's that compared to a family member? It's not impossible to find some on short notice. It's not even that difficult most of the time. If you truly can't come up with a small amount when your pet is in a potentially LIFE-THREATENING situation, perhaps it is time to find someone who can.