Veterinary visits and the pain they cause you

 I like many people am the proud parent of three. Unlike some however, all my kids have fur coats and eat out of bowls on the floor instead of at the table. My motley crew of canine companions are the world to me. As we all know, when our pets get sick our first reaction is worry and concern. It should not be worry and concern for the bill that is going to follow.

 I have noticed recently that vet offices, like everything else these days are hiking their prices. My Great Dane who is the love of my life, put me in debt 1,500.00 recently.  I know your asking why write about this, we all have had this problem. The problem is that blood work and one x-ray is not even that expensive at most human facilities. The thing that ruffles my fur the most (no pun intended), is that in my case I was given two options: let my dog be sick, or pay the exorbitant fees. My feelings are the same for human doctors as well, no one should have to suffer with the thought that they or the ones they love (furry or not) cannot get the help they need because of inability to pay.

There are options out there but not all locations have them. I believe the A.S.P.C.A. a wonderful organization, will help with low cost vet care but if you are like myself, I live in a rural community where there is not one available. So while I remain in debt up to eyeballs, I say it is time that all community's at large take action and create programs that cater to those who cannot afford to line a Vets pocket with the money that should be going to care for their family. I believe we all have the right to own pets and should not have to be forced to give them up or worse because we cannot afford veterinary care.