"poor" people owning dogs

I believe there are a lot of dog issues that you don't have up there that we do here. BYB's, puppymills, dog fighting. At least from what I have read that is the case. You are very fortunate in that but I would guess it won't be long until you do.

Thanks for your thoughts everyone. I like to hear everyone's perspectives. I hate that I was a person that gave up their dog to a rescue group because we didn't have enough money, but on the other hand, we did everything we possibly could, maxed out credit cards, quit spending on absolutely everything, we didn't get each other anything at all for our anniversary, which the dogs sickness happened right before. The vet bills just kept climbing. The sad thing is he ended up dying anyways and I know the rescue group spent sooo much on him also as they gave me a detailed account of what happened to him. Anyways, thanks again for the responses.

That is a whole different story anne. You did everything you could do & then gave him to someone else that could better afford to do the rest. I have no problem with that. You did not just let him suffer. I also have no problem when someone has a pet that is suffering - euthanized. That is an option. What I was pointing out was the people that KNOW the pet is sick, in pain or what ever & does nothing. I am sorry for your loss.