Shiloh K9 - Obedience is Rewarding

A few days ago I was in a Vet hospital, and in the ten minutes I waited for a fecal to be run, I overheard at least 3 phone calls from people who were brow beating the receptionist about how much it would cost for vaccines, a heartworm test, and heartworm and flea preventative.  This is a low cost vet in comparison to others I have been to, and the prices were very reasonable.  However each conversation turned after the intial quote turned to how much it would be without this and without that.  ABSURD!!!!!!  Vaccines, heartworm and flea preventative is a normal part of dog ownership.  If you cant afford that, then I say you are abusing that dog for even bringing the dog into your home.  The reality of it is, every person I have ever met could afford it IF they choose to.  Give up a soft drink once a week, a meal out once a month, and that coffee at Starbucks (because those are the ones usually complaining about the cost) just once for a month, and there you have the money for the proper care of your dog.  This is a rant I know, but the dog has no voice.  This is a tough economy, but PLEASE take the cost of caring for a dog properly into consideration before getting one.  If you cant afford it, then save for the proper care first, and THEN get a dog.  Everyone have a great 4th of July!