What's your dog worth to you

[sigep1764]

Fell in love with my Grandparents English Bulldog. Had to have one of my own. Breeder called me about a year later and sent a pic via text saying I had my pick of the litter. She said she had bred them with a mistake stud. I had my suspicions that the Grandparents were behind it but I played along. I got an all white female and we named her Sugar. Grandpa wanted to name her Cocaine, but the girlfriend, now the fiancé, said there was no way her name was gonna be mentioned on a cell phone if it was that. Anyway, she's been my friend now for 6 years. Not the problem child that folks make bullies out to be. She's been pretty healthy, save for the ear infection and small surgery she just had today. Completely worth the effort, fun, love, and protection she gives. Im sure theres a limit to what I'd spend to keep her, but I haven't found in yet. 6 years later, she's my girl. I don't have kids per se in the human sense. But she's mine and I aint giving her up if I have the choice.

[sigep1764]

The day I brought her home

[David2011]

I spent a lot of money on my best buddy, Joey, in the last year. Meds, procedures, visits. Don't know how much, don't care. Lost him a week ago. My heart still hurts, I'll get over it, but it will take a while. Sweetest, most lovable dog you could have. We put him down, he was surrounded by his family, loving on him.

So sorry. At least we’re blessed with a lifetime of memories when they’re gone, as much as it hurts for a long time.

[richhodg66]

I have two hard and fast rules.

1. Never trust anyone who doesn't love animals.

2. Trust my instincts when it comes to rule number 1.

I'm not ashamed to say I've spent a stupid amount of money to save a four legged kid or two,,,,

Agree with this. A while back I rescued a kitten that was looking like she was going to be blind, eyes just looked awful. Mentioned it on here and some turd told me to kill her. Yes, there are despicable people out there, fortunately not many on this site.

In the end, it didn't cost too much to get her healthy and she's a lot of fun now. The vet was really surprised she can see, even called it divine intervention when I took her in for her last check.

I was ready to spend a lot of money to do the right thing for her, turned out I didn't have to. Had a shi-tzu for years who I had to drop a few thousand on, never hesitated and he lived a good life for many years afterwards. If you're an even remotely decent human being, you take care of your pets.

[samari46]

Had a North American pit bull terrier I named Bob. No way anything like the breed. Just a big lovable mush. Loved to sleep on the couch with the wife and in her bed. When she wasn't home he'd sleep on my bed. Sadly hip displasia and cancer was making his life miserable. Hardest decision we ever made was to put him to sleep. So ever time I go in the living room still expect to see him sleeping on the couch. He made 11 years old which is longer than normal for the breed. Hardest thing now is to type this as me and the wife miss him terribly. Rest in peace Bob you are missed. Frank

[Shanghai Jack]

Dog's are a gift from God. Is it any wonder that God spelled backwards is Dog.

[Wag]

I have five little chihuahua mixes. They are my children. I don't think about it too often but there will come a day when they will pass away. My heart can't take the thought. When it actually happens, I'll be devastated.

And they're a blast to have around!

All of them are rescues and I think they're all about nine years old so they're going to end up leaving me about the same time, I'm sure. Probably in the next 8 to 10 years.

I can tell you one thing for certain: I like my dogs more than I like people.

--Wag--

[444ttd]

the yorkie knows who the master is...........

yes Master, i'll scratch you.

[iomskp]

Simple answer I couldn't put a price on them.