So, my little Pep isn't doing so well and we just learned that she needed surgery that's going to run close to $1,000... Now, if you know what's been going on with me lately, you'll realize I don't have that... but at the same time, I didn't think twice, I scheduled the surgery and will pay the money. Pep is worth it.
Taking a step back, I can imagine going somewhere and someone telling me I needed to spend $1,000 on myself, and me saying "ummm..... is that really necessary.... can I postpone it.... I don't think I can do that right now...." Does that mean I think I'm not worth it?
Perhaps this is an extreme comparison, perhaps not. Although she's a pup and not a child, I feel responsible for her completely, I don't like to see her in pain or uncomfortable as she is now. Consequently, I am willing to do for her, what I'm hesitant to do for myself.
I've always enjoyed seeing people I care about smile when I am able to give. It warms me much more than if I'd done the same gesture for myself. Some people have told me that I need to be a bit more selfish in this respect, but I think I prefer it this way...
I do have a request... if you have a moment, can you send up a quick prayer for my Pepper that she is fine through this surgery. I don't know what I'd do without her at this point.
Merci
Posts
2 comments:
For the same reasons I give my doggie 4 types of meds 2x a day...for 3 years now and a check up that costs at least $500 every 9 months or so... Boy do those check ups add up! *smh
I asked myself the same questions years ago, knowing that she was still young, at age 12 and weighing what I considered "worth it." I opted for the routine check ups instead of the one-time surgery with high risk. She's already been through 2 surgeries and I didn't want her to go through another when medication was an option.
The look of joy on their face when she sees you come home everyday, that's worth it. To know she will always be excited to see you (even if it's because she's hungry, but that's why she doesn't speak) and wants nothing more than her daily walks and tummy rubs and food! =)
I ought to pay the little rascal a visit, haven't seen her in ages!!
I went through something similar with my dog that I originally purchased for my gf. At the time of purchase I wasn't a dog person, but that quickly changed. My 5 month old pup suddenly came down with "Puppy Strangles." Puppy strangles is a condition where young pups experience sudden severe swelling of the face, neck, and muzzle area in addition to a fever. All of these symptoms appeared in my pup over a 24 hour period. After the immediate loss of her appetite, the facial swelling became so severe that my pup couldn't close her eyes and her eyes turned blood red, and watered constantly.
Seeing my pup in this state was the saddest thing I've ever saw. I wondered what did my pup do to deserver this? Like Pep she was so young. I took her to a 24hour veternarian hospital ER where she stayed for 3 days. In my heart I wanted to do whatever was necessary to save her life no matter what sacrifices I had to make as a result of helping my pup. In the end I ended up spending over $2,500 on my pup to save her life. At the time I didn't have the money either. In fact most people I talked to said I was crazy for spending that much on a dog.
But if I had it to do all over again I would not hestitate to do whatever was necessary to help my pup. In time you can always replace money, I'm sure Pep loves you in ways that are not humanly possible. I know spending the money is tough but in the end when Pep is back to her normal self you will be glad you did and you will know you tried your hardest to save her.
As far as spending money or yourself I'm sure you would do it if it were necessary. The benefit that you have is verbal communication. Only if Pep could talk to you...maybe she would tell you everything is going to be okay....and thanks for everything you've done.
Post a Comment