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Wow, I agree with Linda that someone should really be calling the Humane society becuase that mother dog looks horrible, ribs are countable, that is a disgrace. Additionally, have you ever wondered about the fact that maybe the puppies are all "runts" because the mom has not been fed properly and therefore all the puppies are malnourished and deficient because of it?
Michael, I do agree that it is not just about saving up enough to buy the dog- but you must save enough to care for the dog as well, and yes vet bills mount up quickly, and ther is no worse feeling than NOT having enough money to pay for the care of your best friend. THe second thing is that by trying to get a "cheap" dog and focusing on that, often people get a much lower quality dog - and the cost maybe only $300 initially and you smile and think "what a bargain" until a short time later when you find you have either a poorly bred sickly puppy that needs frequent trips to the vet ( $$$) or bad temperment dog ( which is no bargain), or one with genetic problems that either shorten the life or your dog, cost a lot of money in medications and vet visits to give them a still lesser quality of life becuase of their disease. I feel like you get what you pay for, and paying a higher price doesnt guarantee no problems just makes it less likely...
Emilie
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