How many poor families are going through the same emotional period?
This little cat was sick and the poor family couldn’t afford to bring the cat to a vet.
Unfortunately the loving pet died a couple of days after this picture was taken.
Yes, even the poor families needs some companions during certain moments in their lives.
It’s a darn shame that there’s no organizations that can step up to the plate and help the pets of poor families.
Of course, there are many out there who would say- Hey? If you’re poor? You shouldn’t have a pet anyway!
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I actually teared up reading that. The loss of a pet is always difficult and my heart goes out to that family.
In many other cities, such as montreal, there are programs that give out pet food/offer bi weekly or monthly open vet clinics to the poor and homeless.
And to all those people who would condem this family for having a sick pet they could not afford to help: I do believe it is important to not take a pet into your home without the funds to provide food and care for that pet.
At the same time, nothing in life is certain, and events that throw us into poverty are usually unexpected. Everyone should think about this before they judge.
Me too.
And it makes me wonder.
With all the students at fredericton universities why could they not have a pet help dept.
Come to think of it ,when did you ever hear of unb doing anything for anyone,but ask for money,to hire professors who mangle mumbel jumble.Sure,they will take your money and dead? body
I wasn't going to post the last comment but I must ask the question?
What the heck does this has to do with U.N.B.???
I assume they teach veterinary medicine at U.N.B, and that they could help and learn,something like barber schools.
Costs me 100$ every time i take my dog,and it always the same thing.Pennicillin.
U.N.B. does not teach Veterinary Medicine.
U.N.B. does not teach Veterinary Medicine.
Hoo boy, how misinformed are New Brunswickers! No, there is no veterinary medicine at UNB. There is no medicine of any kind. Having a veterinary school would actuall take proactive thinking, and you can't have that. THere are hardly any vet schools in Canada, even though there are animals everywhere.
As for the above poster. What do you think happens to thousands of cats every year? Would you rather die now, or have a life for as long as possible? Animals would be better off if people weren't so anal retentive and determined that all animals must die in an SPCA rather than have a chance on the streets.
I have nothing but respect for people who have little, yet will take some little of that to care for an animal...too bad more people weren't like that. However, if a cat is that sick, theres a good bet there is little a vet can do. Either expensive medicine will be required for the rest of the pet's life or maybe surgery, but even people with money will balk at the price of many surgeries.
If he died peacefully around a loving family that is more than even many people will get out of this world.
However, it would be nice if vets actually did something nice. There were comments about a vet in Saint John, and having had experience with a couple of vets in Fredericton, I can say there are plenty that shouldn't even be allowed near animals.
The above statement is true :
Speaking of Pets, what was the outcome of the Fundy Animal Hopsital Fiasco in east Saint John some months back.??
Of course, there are many out there who would say- Hey? If you’re poor? You shouldn’t have a pet anyway!
The above statement is true :
We should have a taeching school and yes it would make sense but our province does not have that train of thought. It makes sense and we can't have that.
"Animals would be better off if people weren't so anal retentive and determined that all animals must die in an SPCA rather than have a chance on the streets."
I agree with your statement completly 5:19. As Charles said, "Of course, there are many out there who would say- Hey? If you’re poor? You shouldn’t have a pet anyway!" My comments were directed towards those people who would say such a thing.
When I said I didn't think people should take pets into their homes without a way of caring for them, that was in no way directed at the family in question. It was directed at those who take a pet into their homes and do not feed the pet, or neglect it.
I have cared for four dogs in my lifetime, and all four of those dogs were rescue dogs. I have seen what abuse and neglect can do to an animal, even years after the abuse occured.
"However, if a cat is that sick, theres a good bet there is little a vet can do. Either expensive medicine will be required for the rest of the pet's life or maybe surgery, but even people with money will balk at the price of many surgeries."
Well this may be true in some cases, it is not true in all or even most cases. A simple infection that can be cured by a week of anti biotics if left untreated can lead to a pet's death. Some very simple surgeries costing under 150$ can solve medical problems and leave the pet as it was before said surgery (though I do understand to some that 150$ is a lot).
$150 is a cheap visit, even regular shots are at least $65. There is no doubt there are all kinds of people. The above said, 'take a pet and CARE for it', not neglect. I know plenty of people who shouldn't own the pets they have, I also know tons who have an ideal home scenario but 'don't want the responsibility', and though animal's lives were an inconvenience.
That is true about the shots, that's a good point. Sometimes a good vet can be found that will give shots for no charge, but the government is never going to do anything about that, and the vet is never going to advertise. I do know that dentists and others have 'plans' for payment. Regular shots are about $60, and that equals $5 a month, so many could swing that.
Here's a list people can add to, this is common sense stuff, some goes against current thinking, but its just meant as a suggestion.
1. Keep your windows open in summer. Many apartments are toxic warehouses, keeping them ventilated whenever possible is good for you, and your pet (wear a sweater, make a sweater from old clothes for your pet if need be)
2. Get yearly shots. This is a must even if your animal never goes outside. As said above, if you call around, you may find a nice vet who will take 12 payments of a very small amount.
3. Exercise your pet. Animals get unhealthy for the same reasons people do-not enough exercise. Get them moving, if only walking.
4. Table 'scraps'. This is contentious, and most of the conventional wisdom says don't feed table scraps. I'm not in that group because if you look at the ingredients of pet food you will notice just how much 'people food' is in there.
The important thing is to match the ingredients as close as possible. Like people, animals need all major food groups except dairy. Cats in particular should never be given milk.
Scraps shouldn't mean processed food-ever. Vegetables, grains and meats are all good, in varying amount. The careful thing is to watch that they get all the elements they need. That's important because cheap pet food often doesn't meet health requirements.
Our cats eat some broccolli, beans, peppers, grains in small amounts each day. Get on the internet for home made pet food. It's been found that cats don't need nearly as much meat as was previously thought, but this may depend on your pet.
5. Neglecting your pet can be very unhealthy. When cats want attention and are shrugged off they get anxious and unhappy. That's as bad as it is in people.
6. Cats should never be allowed to run free outside except in a closed in area, particularly if they aren't given shots. Studies show that they typically just go to another area and sleep in one place anyway. Any number of things can happen to an animal running wild-and many places prohibit it.
I know most people may know all these things, but when I had my first cat I took almost everything for granted. If it helps one animal its worth it.
oh I forgot to mention one more thing that can ease the burden of unexpected costly veternary visits. I signed up for pet insurance 6 months ago. For 12$ a month (that's 6$ for each of my kitties) I get reembursed for unexpected vet vists and medications.
I've only had to use it once, for one of my cats, but I can definatly say it is worth the investment. You can usually get more information on pet insurance through any veternary office.
i just lost my bunny this week, and he could have lived but the greedy vet would rather go at 4am than 11pm because they can charge me more after midnight. I called earlier and that five extra hours could have saved him. my poor bunny. even when i did get him in, they were far more concerned if I could afford it!!!
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