Ziay!

G0D

...dollars on a sick dog, am I wrong? Obviously, if you are wealthy and money is not an issue, then go for it. However, if you're not rich, I have a hard time justifying a $10,000 dollar bill on a family pet. Of course it's hard to lose or consider losing your pet and tears will likley flow, but be a grown up for Christ's sake! It seems that people without kids think they love their pets more that those of us with kids and pets. I say BS, I love my pets (past and present) but I'm smart enough and mature enough to know that there is a difference; a pet is not like a child in any way. When you equate your love for your pet with my love for my children you make yourself sound like an idiot. I'm offended by this kind of thinking and this kind of irresponsible decision making. SCREAM!!!!! Now, I feel better.
All people love and regard their pets as part of the family, even the level headed ones!
It doesn't matter how much you love your pets:
THEY ARE NOT LIKE KIDS, PERIOD!!!!
To the I should mind my own business crowd: I never told this person what he should do (that's his business), I merely stated that I would not spend 10,000 on anyt pet of mine. Further, your answer doesn't address my question so in the future instead of given me a hard time, go pound sand! For those of you who think there is no hierarchy of importance in terms of lives, you value a mosquito's life as much as a dog's? Liars!!!!
More "mind your own business" answers.
I'm trying to be nice, you people need to go pound sand, please!
I was really questioning the idea of spending which is slightly different from questioning him. Of course he took it as if I was questioning him.

Madkins007

You were wrong.

1. Common courtesy suggests that it is not your place to question another person's spending choices- especially not when they affect such a personal area.

2. Many people think of their pets as children and spare no expense. While you and I may not agree with this, it is THEIR pet and THEIR choice to make.

3. I have noticed that people from the above category are often VERY sensitive to this. I might call it 'over-reacting', but they think it is perfectly reasonable.

So- think of this ('pets as children') as being a 'religion and politics' category, and avoid it in polite conversation.

Trillian

I love my pet unconditionally as he loves me. I will do and spend what it takes if only because I will not put a price tag on his life. I would not be able to live with myself thinking that a person/pet/friend's life was disposable like that. Money is just money. You can earn it back. Love - whether it's given by a person or a pet - is priceless. Those are my values which are apparently different from yours.

hotdancingmoma

Your co-worker goes to work and takes home a paycheck just like you do. What this person spends his or her paycheck on is their business, not yours.

If you don't think you should spend $10,000 on a pet, then don't do it, but leave those that do alone.