How many of you have bought dogShirt?

I'm not clicking it again. It's a trap!

 

I wouldn't buy one simply because they are a cold-call ad you can't escape from on various electronic media.

But then; I'm an old b@stard who doesn't succumbe to advertising anymore ...it's just annoying rubbish for me.

(you young folks will understand when you get to over 50)

 

A new dog from the RSPCA is far cheaper.

You could take the old model in, get him/her zapped, and walk out with the new model - all in the same visit.

Sorry; not very PC, but hey; $6k is a lot of dough.

This is from a bloke who thinks $200 on a pet is over the top, though.

(prepares for incoming hate mail)

 

Wow.... Ok, I'll bite....

Putting him down did not even cross my mind. Yes, $6k is a lot of money but I would spend it again in a heartbeat. The joy and companionship he's brought me in his 7.5 years of life is truly priceless so spending a measly $6k (in the scheme of things) is the least I can do to ease my furry friend's pain and discomfort and give him quality of life again.

It's people like you who should not be pet owners. Or at least surrender your pet should they become sick or injured to get the care the deserve instead of ending their life because money to you is more important than a living creatures life.

Anyway, I've hijacked this thread enough....

 

I was expecting this, so no worries...sorry if you got offended.

I do love animals and have had dogs, cats and the occasional bird; my entire life.

My cut-off for dollars spent on injuries is different to yours....probably most folks here.

I guess it's from living in the Country for too long.

You should see what farmers do....actually; you probably shouldn't.

 

Lived half of my life in the country - I'd happily spend 10's of thousands on my Collie x Kelpie even at 15 years of age, so long as his quality of life was there.

Most of the other farming families I know treat their dogs like family - the livestock completely differently.

 

Not offended, just saddened.

I too have spent a lot of time on farms and most farmers I know are decent human beings who treat their pets like family with livestock being a different kettle of fish but if a life needs to be ended it's done only when necessary and humanely.

 

Somersoft style

Anyone has "cut off" dollar limit. You can't afford what you can't afford. I have pet insurance to make sure I don't have to make that choice if I can.
Cheaper maybe, but will never be the same. There's no replacement for family. Implying they're replaceable like an item is the saddest part.

 

I know plenty of farmers that would spend significant $$$ to help their dog. If the dog starts killing livestock though, they'll sadly spend a dollar to solve the problem.

My Mum ****** me off on Sunday (again) by suggesting that if we get rid of our pets, we'll be able to visit for the entire weekend instead of just a day. Some days they provide an excellent reason to leave and they're easier to get along with than my nieces.

 

Farm dogs represent a significant investment in capital and expertise on a farm.

You don't shoot - on a whim or certainly over a trifling amount like $200 (or anything near that) - some of your best workers.

Anyone who thinks otherwise knows **** all about farming.

 

Can i put my ex wifes photo on them?

 

In my post I meant; I wouldn't pay over $200 to buy a pet.

I have spent a few dollars on one of my cat's broken leg once - $500 to reset it from memory...about 18 years ago.

And, for what it's worth; I'm not out there spending $5k on some purebred's piece of paper so I can be a poser; and go; "Look at my Fifie/Satan" - I'm saving a discarded pet doomed for the needle at the RSPCA - done that with 5 cats and 2 dogs (not all at once!) so far since about 1985.

Thanks.

 

Just found this at cotton on!


And my ads have been better than dog shirts. Screen shot on other thread

 

Most disrespectful post i've read on somersoft / property chat ever, well done.

 

I now also have pictures of dogs looking at me every time I visit the forum. Thanks :s

 

Don't know about dogs but I'd like to shoot a magpie that keeps bugging me.

 

Huge animal lover here. Yeah was politxally incorrect. But everyone has a dollar limit or cutoff

What would you do if a terminal ill dog broke her foot and the doc said 5k to operate however 50/50 chance it wont wake up plus its only got 2 months to live.
You might just take the easier ootion for everyone

Thank god ive neevr had to make these sort of deciisons for my pets.

Ive had dogs. Cats. Fish. Rabbits and rats

 

Can you calm down... just a bit?

There's been plenty said by folks on this forum and SS that is waay more than disrespectful.

For the many thousands/millions in Aus who are nowhere near that level of dollars quoted by Kinnon and Corey etc; to spend on a pet's health issues; are they all dispicable and cold hearted? What do you suggest their cut-off point should be?

How about the old pensioner who lives on his own, has no family, but has a dog, has no money; no pet insurance like everyone here (apparently); and the dog breaks 2 of his legs somehow? Not life threatening, but very expensive; and the old bugger is broke.

Just out of interest; how many perfectly healthy, discarded and unwanted pets have you saved from the RSPCA needle, and taken home?

 

The RSPCA only put down animals that are problematic - eg a dog that bites people.

The rest are put up for adoption. My mum volunteers in their adoption area. Of course the young cute pups and kittens get adopted quickly - the cuter they are the more they charge. I guess it covers the cost of keeping the less cute.

The old 'decrepit' ones also go relatively quickly. The bleeding hearts will adopt an old three legged greyhound - that surprised me. It's the ones in the middle that are more difficult to shift. I was also surprised by the animals they sell - dogs, cats, mice, rats, snakes, horses etc. It's like an animal op shop!

I like how they vet their clients. They won't sell a Siberian Huskey to person in a wheel chair who lives in unit - they'll suggest an older cat.

 

The animals they keep in their care are there for a limited time. If noone will adopt them, then they are put to sleep. It comes down to costs (and no doubt; space to keep animals).

Our most recent purchase was our current furball. We have had him 3 years now, and when we took him on, he was a few weeks away from cat heaven...he had been there for a while; left there by a Nanna who had to go in to a retirement/nursing home or something like that.

6 years old, not dog friendly, noone wanted him.