If you have ever called a dog your own it will come as no surprise that many people love their dogs much the same way people love their natural offspring. Those of us in that exclusive "club" do everything possible to keep our dogs happy and healthy, enjoying a long life of love, fun and companionship.
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July 27, 2004
7:27 P.M.
A Dog's tale
It was January 4, 1996 and a short stop at a California animal shelter caused me to witness a small Chihuahua-pom mix being dragged by heavy chain from a car full of yelling children and mercilessly deposited at the desk of the shelter. "We don't want this damn dog "...the woman yelled and off she went, returning to her car full of headaches.
Within 3 minutes this hungry, dirty and scared little dog was on her way to being adopted and a few weeks and several baths later, little Bri was a new dog, now 91/2 lbs. Born was a relationship that would endure all of life's joys and sorrows for the next 8 years.
Hardly a day goes by that a news story isn't reported in the print and broadcast media about the health care crisis in America and the millions of people who don't have any or adequate health insurance.
As a result, many of these folks avoid or skip routine and more serious healthier appointments and many simply don't go a doctor at all unless it is an absolute emergency.
It's no wonder that millions of dogs are similarly uncovered . If we have a health crisis there are facilities and hospitals that will treat us, even admit us for hospitalization without a lick of insurance. Even a homeless person can show up at county supported hospitals and are readily admitted when called for.
Not so for Fido. Veterinarians are frequently reluctant to admit a dog for care without financial arrangements in advance. click here to continue