How Much is Too Much?

[Traci -Bexter & Maggie]

Posts about medical conditions of doodles and the ensuing hardships on their families has me wondering.  I know we would all do whatever we could to keep our doodles healthy and lead a comfortable life, but...I started thinking.  My husband and I aren't weathy by any means and we have two young boys to support and try to send to college.  I started thinking...How far would I go to save Bexter and Maggie - financially?  Luckily I have pet insurance with Bexter & will be getting it with Maggie now too (which is on my to-do list for spring break)!  But...what if I didn't? Or what if the amount stated was way higher than what insurance would cover?  I don't mean to stir controversy here.  I was just thinking.  I'm guessing that I would be willing to part with more money than my DH would, and I'm afraid that would cause some marital problems if it would arise.  I know he would probably spend a lot to help too, I don't mean that, but HOW MUCH?  I don't know.  I guess we'd start thinking of things to give up - cable, etc.   I just pray that this never becomes an issue for us.  I am so sorry to all those people who it is an issue for right now.  It has to be so hard.  I certainly don't ever want to come off as judgemental because I'm sure there are lots of people who simply don't have the money to cover some big medical condition their dogs have.  However - I DO know that people should really give that effort to give up things before they give up on their doodle.  I know we love our doodles as family members, but at the expense of our kids' college or our homes?  I guess this is all hypothetical.  Sorry, I'm just rambling aloud.  I guess this should have been a blog!

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

I would give up anything for my doodles STARTING with cable!!

I also would pay more than my DH would and I solved that by going with the highest plan for both and that way it is not a constant worry. I did this because I know DH would set a limit if something would happen. It's an extra bill but worth every penny!

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

Daisy does not have to worry, she has insurance, a Grandma, a Sissy and a Mommy and Daddy who would probably sell the farm for her. Sometimes I get the old eye roll from certain friends and family but I don't care.

Of course that is if she is going to live a life that we all deem happy and comfortable. If she were to live in pain I would not do that to her but all bets are off otherwise.

Years ago, with our other doodle something or another we had NO money and No means. On the way to the Vet with a very sick Zach (he had bladder stones) DH said "we will have to let him go if we can't afford the fix", until of course we were told by the Vet he needed a $1200 operation,  I immediately started to cry, looked over at DH and he said "well, we have to do it, we have no choice...we charged it and paid monthly payment to Visa for nearly a year. He was worth every penny.

INSURANCE INSURANCE INSURANCE!!!!!