[LeaderBiz]

To me it all depends on quality of life for the dog. period. If I can afford it. If I can't, well I will talk to my vet to see if she will work with me. It's really hard to judge or predict what I will do, but I know that we love both our dogs a lot... each for their own reason. If we were in a situation where they would suffer, or it was just unreasonable and our vet wouldn't work with us, then PTS. There are TON of other dogs that need a good home.

[Chooriwrocaey]

I think, for me, quality of life is the only limit on my dogs.

It tore me into pieces when I had Hoss put down, because mentally, he was a young, energetic, insanely happy dog. Physically, he was broken and in severe pain, even on the several types of pain medications he had for each day. When a half mile walk would cause him to moan in pain at night, I knew it was time.

Through so many people caring for a stray mutt, Hoss managed to live a very happy and well loved 11 months with me. I don't think I could put a price limit on that.

I consider each of my dogs irreplaceable, and I will do everything in my power to keep them comfortable and happy. And when the time comes that letting them go is the best way, I can only hope that I will be able to let them go with their dignity.

[Hftqdxpm]

I think, for me, quality of life is the only limit on my dogs.

It tore me into pieces when I had Hoss put down, because mentally, he was a young, energetic, insanely happy dog. Physically, he was broken and in severe pain, even on the several types of pain medications he had for each day. When a half mile walk would cause him to moan in pain at night, I knew it was time.

Through so many people caring for a stray mutt, Hoss managed to live a very happy and well loved 11 months with me. I don't think I could put a price limit on that.

I consider each of my dogs irreplaceable, and I will do everything in my power to keep them comfortable and happy. And when the time comes that letting them go is the best way, I can only hope that I will be able to let them go with their dignity.

Beautifully said. Sorry for your loss.

[M_Marked]

For me, it depends on the dog.

Laine was my dog for a long time. I love him a lot, he's the best dog I think I ever met. Opie is great, too. But I have a limit with them. If something was too expensive... I'd just have to have them PTS.

Bonnie, though? I would be homeless for that dog. She's my best friend and I'd pay any expense to keep her living a good quality of life. I'm at odds with my family and don't have any friends who live nearby, a lot of times she's given me a reason to keep living (gotta take care of that dog). I owe her a lot and I would never put a price on her life.

Unfortunately, being a Doberman and furthermore from a BYB, she is probably going to cost me very much in vet bills over her lifetime...

[xT0U3UGh]

My neighbors boxer got really sick. he was really old too, though! He got to where - just going outside to potty was painful for him. 2 weeks ago, she spent $1000 on ONE vet visit (he needed a series of 3 shots).. She took him for his first shot and he started to do a little better.. so she took him for his second shot and he did not do so well.. while on her way in for his 3rd shot, she told the vet if this one did not help, she was done.. she couldn't stand to see him in pain anymore.. before they could administer the 3rd shot, he fell to the floor and could not get up.. so instead of giving the 3rd shot, she had him pts. I agree, this was the best time to do so. No matter what treatments were going to be done, he was old and it was his time. By doing the treatments, they just prolonged the end result.

We spent that saving Bandits life. We did not have that to spend, but we found a way! I agree it depends on the circumstances. (age of the dog, condition, weather the end result looks good or bad, ect..) We took a chance on Bandit.. we had no idea if he would make it or not.. the vet thought he wouldn't.. but I could see his will power to fight. Had he been older or under another circumstance, we might not have done so. Had he still went down hill after trying to save him, we might not have continued his treatments.

I don't think I could spend much more than we did on a *they might make it* note..

but I have seen miracles happen, too! My mom had a pom and ran a daycare when I was younger. One of the daycare kids went to the bathroom and was in there awhile.. my mom went to check on him and he had beaten the dog so bad, she was throwing up on herself (bloody vomit). My mom took $200 to the vet and told them to save her on that or put her to sleep. Needless to say, she lived another 8 years with us. Now, I honestly think it cost a lot more than $200, but I think the vet knew that was all my mother could afford and could not bare telling us children, our dog did not make it because my mom did not pay more. The dog spent 1 1/2 weeks at the vets on IV.. theres no way it only cost $200.

All you can do it try your best.

[twiffatticy]

My parents threw down thousands for rhodie mutt my sister bought and shipped back from Kenya...sentimental value and all that. She almost died twice from a blockage and an auto immune system failure...more thousands...however...she was only 3 and her quality of life was awesome. She is a smart, active, fun dog...just really expensive...my mom justifies it by saying my sister only paid $10 for her...but...I think she just loves her and has the money.

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I think, for me, quality of life is the only limit on my dogs.

It tore me into pieces when I had Hoss put down, because mentally, he was a young, energetic, insanely happy dog. Physically, he was broken and in severe pain, even on the several types of pain medications he had for each day. When a half mile walk would cause him to moan in pain at night, I knew it was time.

Through so many people caring for a stray mutt, Hoss managed to live a very happy and well loved 11 months with me. I don't think I could put a price limit on that.

I consider each of my dogs irreplaceable, and I will do everything in my power to keep them comfortable and happy. And when the time comes that letting them go is the best way, I can only hope that I will be able to let them go with their dignity.

Yeah...i think this is it...I don't have much money, but I do know my parents feel the same way and would loan me whatever I needed.

[detskpit]

Whatever it takes, I will spend it. I can always make more money. Can't make more time.

[TeapseTic]

I agree with others who have said that quality of life would define the limit.

I wouldn't go to any lengths to keep a dog alive; if it wasn't going to be able to be comfortable and enjoy life to some degree.

But that said; I would spend whatever money I have and borrow (credit cards, home equity loan) whatever money that I don't have.