A Canine Contribution
In these days of economic crisis, our dog Jake is doing his part to help our family save money, or at least not spend any more than we have to.
The last couple of routine trips to the vet had resulted in charges of over $300. Things like toenail clipping cost $32, anal sac excretion $34, rabies shot $52. It all adds up.
We just realized that many of those same services are available at our local Petco at a fraction of the cost.
In fact we took him in to get his overly long toenails clipped on Friday night and they didn’t even charge us because they had already closed out the cash register.
Today we lined up with the United Nations of Bailey’s Crossroads to get vaccinations done in the mobile van than comes with a vet to the same Petco 2 hours a month. It was well worth the hour waiting in line with many barking and yelping dogs to pay $34 for the same services that would have cost hundreds of dollars at the vet’s. Jake was actually on his best behavior as were most of the big dogs.
Jake’s motto is “Anything for my family!” But meanwhile he is wondering if anyone would like to go out and throw his Kong for him as a reward for his fiscal austerity and good behavior.
posted by Barbara at 4:42 PM
15 Comments:
Awww, he's sweet. I love dogs that get along well with others! And he's sweet to agree to forego the Vets to save some cash. Good Dog!
What a good little baby! And some good things to know - thanks for sharing. I am well aware of the little bills adding up at the vet and of course I always say "go ahead" because I feel guilty if I am neglecting some necessary service.
Way to go, Jake!
Draw the line when she wants to cut back on the kibble, though!
I hope you put some peanut butter or a good treat inside that Kong. Jake deserves it!
I have never heard of an anal sac excretion. I looked it up on google. It seems, you could do it yourself!! (and save more money) Poor Jake, does he really need the excretion??
He's a trooper doggie!! Tina
Way to take one for the team, Jake. Good boy.
What a soulful expression Jake has!
I've never heard of "anal sac excretion" either, but unlike anonymous, I'm too scared to Google it. (And definitely too scared to do it!)
ah Jake.. what a gorgeous face he has!! and how considerate of him, to forgo his luxury vet!
Its hard to stop a Dog with a motto.
Does he charge for lessons in good behaviour? Cause Miss Trix sure could do with some around other dogs!
I'm so glad all of you love Jake as much as I do, even though he's a halfbreed -- half lab, half golden retriever. He has the best temperament of any dog I have ever met. He works hard to make sure everyone likes him, paying the greatest attention to people who HATE dogs and are hopeless! Go figure...
FireByrd -- If you lived just a little closer, we could have a play group to socialize Trixie. Jake would probably be scared of her though.
Did I know that Jake was a half Lab/half Golden? That's exactly what my "nephew" Spencer is! They are the sweetest, most lovable dogs!
MC -- No wonder you like Jake so much! It is an amazing combination of breeds. In fact, I have heard that these dogs are often bred to be guide dogs.
I did manage to throw his Kong today, but no peanut butter inside because Jake tends to be on the high side of normal when it comes to weight.
That must be why Spencer likes to walk ahead of me.
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