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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Linn County, Oregon
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Originally Posted by Bugsinrugs
My in laws grabbed a puppy for free. Pit mix. Very sweet dog but bad genetics. Poor dog needed surgery on both knees. $3000.
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There is that factor as well. In reality, there is no such thing as a "free" pet. They require more than just food. Care can become expensive quickly. So in a way, pets are like children...if you can't afford them, don't have them.
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