Greytmate...
Your mentioned above comments concerning Percynality and his/hers situation, I find rather disgusting, MAYBE YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND THE MEANING OF LOVE!.
Here is an individual that obviously loved their pet very deeply, but unfortunate circumstances led to that situation. I have 2 small dogs, I treat them like my children as well. I've been observing other comments in this thread. Percynality is correct; 'Pets are the new children'. People like you, don't want to hear this, and I know the reason why!
I know for fact, The Vet Industry are full of callus individuals, just like the Nurses in hospitals that give better treatment to some but not to all.
Maybe you should take a good look at yourself and grow up.
I have 2 fur children, and they love me very much.
I must say, Noodles and Chucky get a hug every time they go to the vet, and leave happy. Good vets are hard to find.
P.S. hope there is fly in ya coffee.