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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471   
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I will say that I think the trend toward insurance to cover potentially vast veterinary bills to fix and repair domestic animals is somewhat of a modern phenomena. I love, and have loved, all my dogs but no matter how well loved I will not go down the route of treatment no matter what the cost. Call me a hard nosed b@stard but there is a point where I will call it a day and have an animal put to sleep rather than put it through potentially painful procedures and long periods of drug treatment costing thousands.
There I've said it in the full knowledge that we are all not the same and that I run the risk of being castigated for not following the doctrine of cure at any cost [says the guy who's vet bill for the past month for one of my horses and a dog is well over £1,000]. Steve. Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. |
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3rd Jun 2017 10:29pm |
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| Rallymental Member Since: 17 Aug 2015 Location: The Garden of England Posts: 468 
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Steve,
I agree with what you say. I think sometimes it's a case of doing it for ourselves rather than for the animal. Sometimes the animal would be better off if we let go. But how about another photo?!  Click image to enlarge The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results. Solihull, 1948 - "If we paint the chassis, it will last for years" Solihull, 2015 - "If we paint the chassis............................. |
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5th Jun 2017 1:09pm |
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| Mr Fox Member Since: 10 Sep 2011 Location: green & pleasant land Posts: 1038 
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Steve, I'd be surprised if anyone would castigate you for arguing that sometimes the best thing for the animal is to let them pass with dignity. Whenever I've reached that point, and bloody horrible it is too!, I've always tried to ensure that I wasn't creating a medical zombie, just to delay the inevitable act of having to grieve; for me, the quality of life the animal has post surgery/whilst on medication, has to exceed the trauma of doing the procedure or putting them on drugs for the rest of their lives. I know too many people who have kept going and had shadows of their former pets in their lives for purely selfish reasons... awful and not fair to the animals. As for pet insurance, I'll buck the trend and say that I've always found it great, even in later years. Yes I've paid top whack at times for the menagerie but equally, it has proven to be fair value imho. |
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5th Jun 2017 1:17pm |
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| davew Member Since: 02 Jan 2012 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 888  
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Good choice on the CockerPoo, looks like she'll have you twisted around her little paws very quickly
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5th Jun 2017 1:47pm |
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| Rallymental Member Since: 17 Aug 2015 Location: The Garden of England Posts: 468
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I think you're right Dave!
It's already started, just got back from pets at home spent £100 and she doesn't even arrive for another 3 weeks!! Still, how about another photo??! Click image to enlarge The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results. Solihull, 1948 - "If we paint the chassis, it will last for years" Solihull, 2015 - "If we paint the chassis............................. |
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5th Jun 2017 6:33pm |
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| Rallymental Member Since: 17 Aug 2015 Location: The Garden of England Posts: 468
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We are just about to pick up Rosie the cockerpoo and take her back to her new home!
Photos soon! The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results. Solihull, 1948 - "If we paint the chassis, it will last for years" Solihull, 2015 - "If we paint the chassis............................. |
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25th Jun 2017 9:14am |
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| AndyS Member Since: 18 Aug 2012 Location: London Posts: 595 
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Good luck, despite their smaller size, all dogs a full on when they're young. Remember to have fun!
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25th Jun 2017 1:26pm |
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| Rallymental Member Since: 17 Aug 2015 Location: The Garden of England Posts: 468
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Click image to enlarge Zonked puppy! The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results. Solihull, 1948 - "If we paint the chassis, it will last for years" Solihull, 2015 - "If we paint the chassis............................. |
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25th Jun 2017 2:01pm |
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| Rallymental Member Since: 17 Aug 2015 Location: The Garden of England Posts: 468
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Introducing new puppy to the cat didn't quite go according to plan tho!!!!!
Click image to enlarge The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results. Solihull, 1948 - "If we paint the chassis, it will last for years" Solihull, 2015 - "If we paint the chassis............................. |
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25th Jun 2017 2:28pm |
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| RoddyK05 Member Since: 08 Apr 2015 Location: Inverclyde Posts: 633  
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^^^
 Oh dear, not a great start, but a great learning curve to be sure.
Edit - just noticed you've lost 3 fingers too - you might want to double up on the kitchen roll  |
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25th Jun 2017 4:27pm |
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| Rallymental Member Since: 17 Aug 2015 Location: The Garden of England Posts: 468
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It's ok, the 111 service said they'd grow back in a week or 2  The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results.
Solihull, 1948 - "If we paint the chassis, it will last for years" Solihull, 2015 - "If we paint the chassis............................. |
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25th Jun 2017 9:07pm |
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