Fisher's Mom
Executive Chef
This is true, mitmondol, and thanks for bringing it up. I know that personally I've been in the position quite a few times of being unable to afford medical and dental care, much less veterinary care. I've felt bad but I just had to do the best I could. There have been a lot of posts here from members looking for advice on how to treat a sick animal because they didn't have the money to go to the vet right then so you are not alone. It's hard being poor and maybe feeling like the world thinks you shouldn't have a pet or anything else because of finances.In any case, that neighbour may not be a bad guy you know. Just poor.
I think the folks that posted are animal lovers like you and everyone was going on the assumption that the owner had not taken care of the wound out of general neglect of the animal rather than lack of finances since he allows the animals wander the neighborhood. But I'm sorry this issue didn't come up earlier and I hope it didn't make you feel bad. It's hard enough being broke, huh?