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This blog is devoted to all things canine. I have been a dog lover all my life and have lived with and trained many puppies and dogs, from the small Yorkshire Terrier to the German Shepherd Dog / Alsatian.
I am always so touched by their devotion to their masters and their willingness to please us (unlike cats!). Their intelligence and sensitivity is also endearing. It does bring me back down to earth sometimes – you can see the pleasure in their eyes with a simple pat on their head or just a little bit of affection. Their desire in life, unlike humans, is simple.
The passing of a beloved pet or dog is always hard to bear. The emptiness in ones lives, the change in routine, the absence of the affectionate greeting when you return home can all be hard to get over.
Watching over an ill dog is also difficult, especially when they are desperately ill or hurt. A recent poll revealed that some 10 per cent of dog and cat owners would be willing to spend over $3,000 in medical procedures if this would save their pets lives. There are 61 per cent who are willing to spend up to $1000.
It is interesting to consider how much money one would devote to your dog for medical treatment. When money is tight, it is a difficult decision to have to make. For some it may be a matter of choice to rent or to save his pet. For those who have more resources, cost would not be a great hindrance. While many pet lovers would pay to keep their pets alive longer, but there is a limit? Should there be one? What about the quality of life?
Having pet insurance definitely helps as you do not have to worry as much about vet bills or need to face the decision on such life-saving care your dog should receive.