I told my husband before we got little Daisy that anything she needed we were going to get for her, as long as we could afford it without going into debt. If she broke her little leg she would have all the surgery she needed (within reason)...but at the same time, we don't have children to support, etc... $45,000 is a little bit excessive...but if they have it, it's their's to do with as they please I suppose.
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"If she broke her little leg she would have all the surgery she needed (within reason)...."
I agree. Treating a dog for a broken leg is one thing. I would certainly do that. Maybe anything that is quickly mendable or short-term. But cancer treatments for a dog . . . .
I can understand someone's love for a pet, but when I think of so many humans who lack the money to treat serious & life-threatening disorders, I can never go that far.