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Old July 14th 03, 02:04 AM
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Caliban wrote:
Don't be so black and white about who is and is not a saint. And why aren't
you spending your money on saving the lives of children, hm? Do cats outrank
children in your mind?


I'll donate to causes for animals a lo tmore than I'll donate to causes
for children. There are plenty more people willing to already donat their
money to save the children... less people are as willing to donate for
pets.

You're judging, and it's out of line IMO. My point is you don't know exactly
what the OP faces. He or she may have children to care for. What of the
people who choose saving children over saving the family pet? Do you call
them despicable?


The contention I've seen is not that she is horrible for not spending the
money but that she could get a second opinion and could find a cheaper
vet (it seems many thinkt he current vet is soaking her, and judging from
the price I saw, I agree). The contention I see is that people don't feel
the vet she is going to is treating her right.

Alice

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The root cause of problems is simple overpopulation. People just aren't
worth very much any more, and they know it. Makes 'em testy. ...Bev
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Old July 14th 03, 02:11 AM
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Older cars require more repairs. Repars require a substantial amount of
money. That's not a very sensible suggestion. And since my job requires


Now here I have to disagree. The youngest car I've had was 10 years old
and I've yet to have a lemon. The only thing is you need to have osme one
who knows about cars who can check the car out for you (or a trusted
mechanic to look at the car). And you can find lemons in brand new cars
too.

My 26 year old Porsche (3000 dollars purchase price) was more relaible
than friends' cars that were half its age. My 20 year old BMW, cost me
all of 3400 dollars, has so far been a very relaible car, hasn't stranded
me once.

Sorry, I had to say something here. It's a myth that an older car is
always less reliable. I think if people are willing to research type of
car and get one that was well built, and have some one who can check the
car out for them to make sure it has been maintained well and doesn't have
anything about to die, they can find a very good car for a lot cheaper.
(I'd personally recomend an old BMW 325e ).

Sure, I could buy a brand new Kia for 6000 dollars, but I bet you my 20
year old BMW will last me longer and even with any repairs I will still
end up paying less than I did for that Kia (including initial cost of
BMW).

Alice (ok, admittedly I cheat a little here, I have a roommate who works
on cars so any repairs I pay for dinner and parts price, but even so I bet
I'd break even with the Kia and have a better car with more options for
a similar price)

--
The root cause of problems is simple overpopulation. People just aren't
worth very much any more, and they know it. Makes 'em testy. ...Bev
|\ _,,,---,,_ Tigress
/,`.-'`' -. ;-;;,_
http://havoc.gtf.gatech.edu/tigress
|,4- ) )-,_..;\ ( `'-'
'---''(_/--' `-'\_) Cat by Felix Lee.
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Old July 14th 03, 02:11 AM
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wrote:

Older cars require more repairs. Repars require a substantial amount of
money. That's not a very sensible suggestion. And since my job requires


Now here I have to disagree. The youngest car I've had was 10 years old
and I've yet to have a lemon. The only thing is you need to have osme one
who knows about cars who can check the car out for you (or a trusted
mechanic to look at the car). And you can find lemons in brand new cars
too.

My 26 year old Porsche (3000 dollars purchase price) was more relaible
than friends' cars that were half its age. My 20 year old BMW, cost me
all of 3400 dollars, has so far been a very relaible car, hasn't stranded
me once.

Sorry, I had to say something here. It's a myth that an older car is
always less reliable. I think if people are willing to research type of
car and get one that was well built, and have some one who can check the
car out for them to make sure it has been maintained well and doesn't have
anything about to die, they can find a very good car for a lot cheaper.
(I'd personally recomend an old BMW 325e ).

Sure, I could buy a brand new Kia for 6000 dollars, but I bet you my 20
year old BMW will last me longer and even with any repairs I will still
end up paying less than I did for that Kia (including initial cost of
BMW).

Alice (ok, admittedly I cheat a little here, I have a roommate who works
on cars so any repairs I pay for dinner and parts price, but even so I bet
I'd break even with the Kia and have a better car with more options for
a similar price)

--
The root cause of problems is simple overpopulation. People just aren't
worth very much any more, and they know it. Makes 'em testy. ...Bev
|\ _,,,---,,_ Tigress
/,`.-'`' -. ;-;;,_
http://havoc.gtf.gatech.edu/tigress
|,4- ) )-,_..;\ ( `'-'
'---''(_/--' `-'\_) Cat by Felix Lee.
  #34  
Old July 14th 03, 03:10 AM
Liz
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Phillip, please go to the following site and choose a canned food with
ZERO carbohydrates. You will get rid of both problems at once (urinary
blockage and diabetes) and no more spending fortunes with that vet.

http://www.sugarcats.net/sites/jmpeerson/canfood.html
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Old July 14th 03, 03:10 AM
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Phillip, please go to the following site and choose a canned food with
ZERO carbohydrates. You will get rid of both problems at once (urinary
blockage and diabetes) and no more spending fortunes with that vet.

http://www.sugarcats.net/sites/jmpeerson/canfood.html
 




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