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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / June 2005Sally Forth Comic Strip
Has anyone been reading the comic strip "Sally Forth" lately? The story line is that their cat "Kitty" is very sick, has an impacted colon, and requires an operation that will cost $3400. Sally and her husband are trying to explain this their daughter and that they probably are not going to have the surgery done (I don't want to jump to any conclusions, but this appears how the story is going; I could be wrong). There is no discussion of whether the surgery will be successful, a second opinion, etc., only the money factor. And for some reason this really bothers me. I guess if my cat required surgery (and believe me, I've been down that road and it cost me much more than $3400) and I knew it was going to help, I would try to do what I could to come up with the money. Many vets offer payment plans now. I just had to vent about this.... Sue > I just had to vent about this.... > > Sue Why get bent about something that you are not even facing, and may never have to face. Where your treasure is - There your heart is also. B) > > I just had to vent about this.... > > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Where your treasure is - There your heart is also. B) In case that comes off a little vague, I mean to say Wherever you spend your money; it becomes obvious, this is where your heart is. > > > I just had to vent about this.... > > > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > Wherever you spend your money; it becomes obvious, this is where your > heart is. Thank you for translating, Barry. Very true. > Has anyone been reading the comic strip "Sally Forth" lately? The story > line is that their cat "Kitty" is very sick, has an impacted colon, and [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > I just had to vent about this.... Hard to say, but maybe it will turn out that she is trying to get readers to think about what they would do in that situation.  SignatureWeb site: http://www.slywy.com/ Message board: http://www.slywy.com/phpBB2/ Journal: http://slywy.diaryland.com/ >> Has anyone been reading the comic strip "Sally Forth" lately? The story >> line is that their cat "Kitty" is very sick, has an impacted colon, and [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > Hard to say, but maybe it will turn out that she is trying to get > readers to think about what they would do in that situation. You can bet she is getting emails. The part I left out is that "Kitty" had been missing for several days (probably hiding because she is sick) before these people even realized it and began looking for Kitty. Granted it's just a comic strip, but there is a person behind the strip that I think is promoting bad pet ownership. And this is a nationally syndicated comic strip. On the other hand, maybe the writer is trying to show what not to do. (I always try to give people the benefit of the doubt.) S. >>> Has anyone been reading the comic strip "Sally Forth" lately? The story >>> line is that their cat "Kitty" is very sick, has an impacted colon, and [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > You can bet she is getting emails. > Has anyone been reading the comic strip "Sally Forth" lately? The story > line is that their cat "Kitty" is very sick, has an impacted colon, and [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Sue I haven't seen it for years, sounds like I wouldn't want to. A COMIC strip? Please. I don't get the paper and only can see the strip online and even then it only goes up until May 21 or 22. What I caught in a glance from previous strips is that taking the daughter to Paris was being discussed. Did that become a plan? If so, maybe what will happen is that the daughter will sacrifcie the trip to Paris to pay for the kitty's surgery? I can only speculate here... Megan Signature"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray Okay...Megan, if you can do so on webtv (I don't really understand it) type up "Denver Post" (a newspaper) and when its masthead comes up, click "comics" in the many choices on left. On link will be Sally Forth's picture, and if you click on it, you can see today's strip (I dunno if you can go backwards datewise). Now: I have been a regular @ this strip for years. IMHO the only child daughter, Hilary, is one rotten spoiled brat whose parents cater to her every whim unless she wants something really dangerous. I base this on *years* of reading their adventures. Yes, the daughter whined her way into an intended "romantic getaway" her parents planned for themselves (evidently they have big trouble saying "no" to Hilary in general - Hilary is clever and obnoxious) and I was thinking an interesting alternative to them nixing Kitty's expensive surgery would indeed be Hilary's offering to forego her Paris trip w/parents to pay for surgery of Kitty! Kitty didn't eat nor use litter box for 5 days before they noticed (we all know Kitty would be dead by then but evidently cartoonist is ignorant of this) ; I have always thought this cartoonist is extremely pedantic and the lessons he/she tries to lay on us, the readers, are often heavy-handed and kept on and on until you wanna barf (especially Sally in her office environment). Personally I'd love to give the brat a good buttwarming when she manipulates her "duh" parents so skillfully. >I don't get the paper and only can see the strip online and even then it > only goes up until May 21 or 22. What I caught in a glance from previous [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > - W.H. Murray > IMHO > the only child daughter, Hilary, is one rotten spoiled brat [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > indeed be Hilary's offering to forego her Paris trip w/parents to pay for > surgery of Kitty! Do you think this is a reflection of the times? I seem to know a lot of parents like that. SignatureWeb site: http://www.slywy.com/ Message board: http://www.slywy.com/phpBB2/ Journal: http://slywy.diaryland.com/ Well, she's willing to sell her Ipod. I'm hoping the story will have a happy ending. S. > Okay...Megan, if you can do so on webtv (I don't really understand it) > type up "Denver Post" (a newspaper) and when its masthead comes up, click [quoted text clipped - 49 lines] >> >> - W.H. Murray I haven't seen today's strip (haven't been home long). If the kid (10 or so) has an Ipod that's a perfect example of what I've been saying.....the kid is used to getting her own way 99% of the time....but she's not a bad kid, just selfish and self-absorbed (nothing unusual for an "only" not used to sharing). > Well, she's willing to sell her Ipod. I'm hoping the story will have a > happy ending. [quoted text clipped - 54 lines] >>> >>> - W.H. Murray > I haven't seen today's strip (haven't been home long). If > the kid (10 or so) has an Ipod that's a perfect example of what I've been > saying.....the kid is used to getting her own way 99% of the time....but > she's not a bad kid, just > selfish and self-absorbed (nothing unusual for an "only" not used to > sharing). Well since this is just arbitrary talk, I say the kid should sell his ipod, and buy a gun and pay a crackhead to get him a gun. Cash on delivery! Then the kid can take the gun and rob a bank. I think everyone should rob a bank at least one time in thier life. I said one time, that I don't drink, I lied, I should say, I don't drink as a habit; I like a good merlot once in a while, I like chilean wine when I'm having guests, or a good Château Margaux when I'm indulging alone. I don't trust a man that don't drink, or cuss! Sell the IPOD, get a gun and rob a bank. Do it up like Steve McQeen did, rob a downtown bank and take the bus up out of there. Then they will have money to take care of the sick cat. > I think everyone should > rob a bank at least one time in thier life. Have you been reading Memoir from Antproof Case by Mark Helprin? SignatureWeb site: http://www.slywy.com/ Message board: http://www.slywy.com/phpBB2/ Journal: http://slywy.diaryland.com/ > > I think everyone should > > rob a bank at least one time in thier life. > > Have you been reading Memoir from Antproof Case by Mark Helprin? Mark Helprin is among the finest writers of the 21st century. > Mark Helprin is among the finest writers of the 21st century. You just haven't read mine yet. > > Mark Helprin is among the finest writers of the 21st century. > > You just haven't read mine yet. Heh. Bring it on! > Heh. Bring it on! Ok, this is just off top my head. I'm making it up right now. ON> Wait a min, you've been getting it all along, maybe your just getting a little spoiled? OFF> Ok, how's that, did it put chills on you and make you want more? You gotta admit, it is spontaneous. > Have you been reading Memoir from Antproof Case by Mark Helprin? No, but I got alot of folk who watch me intently and many things are stolen from me. I don't care, I got a little idea factory going on..I never tell my best ideas. > I haven't seen today's strip (haven't been home long). If the kid > (10 or so) has an Ipod that's a perfect example of what I've been > saying.....the kid is used to getting her own way 99% of the > time....but she's not a bad kid, just selfish and self-absorbed > (nothing unusual for an "only" not used to sharing). You can get an iPod for $200, or the new Shuffle for $99. That doesn't seem to be direct evidence of going crazy on the kid to me. How do you even know she didn't buy it herself via odd jobs and such? That being said, selling the iPod just isn't going to make much of a dent in the cost of the surgery. Reminds me of when our dog Puma started jumping the fence. Once he started, nothing could stop him. The only solution seemed to be an invisible fence, which was very expensive. I swore I would pay for some significant chunk of it, and I did try to do my part. My dad tells me that he kept all of the money I gave him for the fence -- it totalled up to like $25. I swear it seemed like I was paying a lot at the time. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > monique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully You seem to me to be a lady with big hair. >> monique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully > > You seem to me to be a lady with big hair. Er, no. Not a lady, no big hair ... no idea WTF you're talking about; probably just as well. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > >> monique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully > > > > You seem to me to be a lady with big hair. > > Er, no. Not a lady, no big hair ... no idea WTF you're talking about; > probably just as well. Well sorry, it was not meant to be ugly or nothing. > > >> monique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully > > > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Well sorry, it was not meant to be ugly or nothing. Oh no? Explain yourself, then. :) > Oh no? Explain yourself, then. :) It has nothing to do with you. > > Oh no? Explain yourself, then. :) > > It has nothing to do with you. Did I say it did? > Did I say it did? oh no I've been looking to get even with him for his rude comments the other day. I'm very open minded; but just could not understand how he would take offense to my comments. > > Did I say it did? > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > day. I'm very open minded; but just could not understand how he would > take offense to my comments. Barry! You thought someone called MONIQUE was a guy? Damn, man. You are posting without even paying attention tothe basics. :) > > Oh no? Explain yourself, then. :) > > It has nothing to do with you. And what was with that "crazy pill" sh.t? What are you? > What are you? I don't know what you mean > > What are you? > > I don't know what you mean Using terms like "crazy pills" makes you sound mean and petty and needlessly cruel. Are you? Mary Wrote: > And what was with that "crazy pill" sh.t? What are you? amitriptyline (the drug mentioned in the topic) is used for schizophrenia, against neurotic physcosis and/or with and in conjunction with electro shock therapy so i call it crazy pill? -- Barry ... Women and cats are both black at night. - Bosnia ... You would probably work to find a much more politically correct term if you had the experience of watching a much-loved relative struggle with an affliction as horrible as that. Rhonda > Mary Wrote: > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > ... Women and cats are both black at night. - Bosnia ... > You would probably work to find a much more politically correct term if > you had the experience of watching a much-loved relative struggle with > an affliction as horrible as that. Yes, it would take some work; people who know me, know me as a huge hearted merciful kind of guy, a strong silent type. Many people resort to humor in dealing with stress and pain. The original comment was really to Brian about his cat Louis; and kinda goes back to when he called me insane I think? In context, he was talking pretty loose about his cat. I'm not firing at you at all, Im just clearing myself from being insensitive. Im very sensitive I think anyways. "bigbadbarry" <bigbadbarry@adelphia.net> wrote : The original comment was > really to Brian about his cat Louis; and kinda goes back to when he > called me insane I think? In context, he was talking pretty loose about > his cat. Brian is an a.shole. Your aim needs improving! :) Next time just call Brian an a.shole and leave the depressed/anxious/ etc people alone! > > -- > > Barry > > > > ... Women and cats are both black at night. - Bosnia ... and, besides we're all crazy! didn't you ever see "One Flew Over The Coo Coo's Nest?" I could probably stand a bottle of something strong myself! but I meant no ill towards anyone, MAY the God of peace rule that one's mind. and if it's of any conseqeunce; I myself have suffered in this world; more than just a little bit; sumtimes ya'll -- my burdens get -- a little heavy. Happy Sunday Morning! Bo-barry BBB, I'm sensitive about what people call "crazy" in the mental health department, because I've done lots of reading about it, trying to help someone I know. It's very hard for me to hear people generically use that word when talking about certain conditions, because that's the stigma out there. It's so much more complicated. And now, that's enough out of me, because we are way, way off topic. Rhonda > and, besides we're all crazy! didn't you ever see "One Flew Over The > Coo Coo's Nest?" [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Bo-barry Rhonda ... when was the last time somebody said they were crazy about you? > BBB, I'm sensitive about what people call "crazy" in the mental health > department, because I've done lots of reading about it, trying to help [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] >> >> Bo-barry Philip, Ummm, yesterday? :) How you use the word crazy is a fine line, whether you use it generically and mostly inoffensively, or whether you add to the stigma of certain mental illnesses. Rhonda > Rhonda ... when was the last time somebody said they were crazy about you? > [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] >>> >>>Bo-barry Well ... if somebody says they are crazy about you, do you stop and educate them to *your* sensitivities or do you take the compliment? Maybe something else? I think you're showing signs of job stress. I heard your same concerns fifty years ago ... and those who crusaded against the world around them found they were part of a very very small world. Yes, people with your circle should be more on guard but the rest of us unwashed ... don't have and don't care to have such clinical sensibilities. Remember ... if you're in the mental profession, it is YOU who are closer to being actually crazy. Otherwise you would have gone into another line of work or interest. ;^) > Philip, > [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] >>>> >>>> Bo-barry > Well ... if somebody says they are crazy about you, do you stop and educate > them to *your* sensitivities or do you take the compliment? Maybe something > else? The compliment is not offensive, no education needed. > I think you're showing signs of job stress. I heard your same > concerns fifty years ago ... and those who crusaded against the world around > them found they were part of a very very small world. Yes, people with your > circle should be more on guard but the rest of us unwashed ... Hmm, so you're putting me in the "washed" circle? I've never been pigeoned-holed that way, but okay. I think you carry some baggage, Philip, but we all do. > don't have > and don't care to have such clinical sensibilities. Remember ... if you're > in the mental profession, it is YOU who are closer to being actually crazy. > Otherwise you would have gone into another line of work or interest. ;^) I'm not in the mental profession, if that's what you think. Maybe I should go into it, huh? Tah tah, Philip. Sorry you don't understand my initial point, but it doesn't matter. This is a cat group anyway. Rhonda > Philip, > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Rhonda For Philip, any issue concerning a woman's value revolves around a man's dick. Have you noticed that? Guess I haven't been paying that close of attention, and I can tell you I definitely won't from now on! :) Rhonda > For Philip, any issue concerning a woman's value revolves > around a man's dick. Have you noticed that? > > > -- > > > Barry [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > Bo-barry Barry, Barry, Bo-Barry, Banana, Fanna Fo-Farry Fee, Fie, Fo-Farry Barry! Hugs, CatNipped > > Bo-barry > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > CatNipped Me thinks someone has been rolling in the catnip again > > > Bo-barry > > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Me thinks someone has been rolling in the catnip again Dude! Pass the tuna - and quit bogeying the 'nip! Hugs, CatNipped > Dude! Pass the tuna - and quit bogeying the 'nip! > > Hugs, > > CatNipped There's none left Marys done bee boed it from me -- Barry ... Women and cats are both black at night. - Bosnia ... > Mary Wrote: > > And what was with that "crazy pill" sh.t? What are you? [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > so i call it crazy pill? That is not the context I recall. > > >> monique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully > > > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Well sorry, it was not meant to be ugly or nothing. Then what exactly did it mean, Barry? > Er, no. Not a lady, no big hair ... no idea WTF you're talking about; > probably just as well. Well, if you must know the truth, you pissed me off the other day calling me offensive; you offered nothing in the way of explanation. sooo WTF was that? >> Er, no. Not a lady, no big hair ... no idea WTF you're talking >> about; probably just as well. > > Well, if you must know the truth, you pissed me off the other day > calling me offensive; you offered nothing in the way of explanation. > sooo WTF was that? Oh. I don't remember saying it, so I can't explain it. You were probably being offensive =P And by the way, it occured to me that what I said above could be misconstrued ... I am certainly female, but I doubt many who know me would call me a "lady" a la southern belles and other well-dressed and well-behaved individuals. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > Oh. I don't remember saying it, so I can't explain it. You were > probably being offensive =P I see, well, it's just my way, I wasn't trying to be rude to the OP. I sware I wasn't. I just thought, Monique and Oscar meant fine leather purses and formal hair that's all I meant; it's a name thing. but back then I was interested in learning about the medicine. > I just thought, Monique and Oscar meant fine leather purses and > formal hair that's all I meant; it's a name thing. but back then I > was interested in learning about the medicine. Oh, my! No purses here, fine leather or otherwise; I'm more of the goretex and hiking boot crowd. Oscar was named after Oscar the Grouch on Sesame Street, before I found out she was a girl. And Monique, well, I didn't get to choose my name, but it's a pretty cool one, I think =) Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca "Monique Y. Mudama" And Monique, well, I > didn't get to choose my name, but it's a pretty cool one, I think =) It is a nice name. I was checking out Oscars pictures. He's so cute. I like the tree in one of the pictures. Monique, I owe you a huge apology! I am very sorry, well I feel like an a.s. I went back and checked, it was someone else, not you (of course you already knew this) I apologize! Your a good sport! For what it's worth I did enjoy the colloquay.<sp> ----- Peace -- Barry ... Women and cats are both black at night. - Bosnia ... > > I just thought, Monique and Oscar meant fine leather purses and > > formal hair that's all I meant; it's a name thing. but back then I [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Street, before I found out she was a girl. And Monique, well, I > didn't get to choose my name, but it's a pretty cool one, I think =) It's very cool, particularly since one might call you "Mo." :) Plus Barry I have seen her picture and she is quite pretty. "bigbadbarry" <bigbadbarry@adelphia.net> wrote : > I just thought, Monique and Oscar meant fine leather purses and formal > hair that's all I meant; it's a name thing. but back then I was > interested in learning about the medicine. Now, see, when you explain yourself it can be really interesting. However, big hair was meant to be insulting. > > Er, no. Not a lady, no big hair ... no idea WTF you're talking about; > > probably just as well. > > Well, if you must know the truth, you pissed me off the other day > calling me offensive; you offered nothing in the way of explanation. > sooo WTF was that? See, now, everyone could tell "big hair" was meant to be insulting. You know it is best not to lie. You can be offensive. Like the "crazy pill" crap. For those of us who have beloved friends and relatives on antidepressants or anti-anxiety meds, that is really offensive. Depressed people are not crazy. I (obviously) can be offensive too. Usually I mean to, but often my use of profanity is what gets people. Those who write that it alienates people are correct. If you care about things like that you might want to think before you post something like "crazy pills." > You can be offensive. Like the "crazy pill" crap. For those of us > who have beloved friends and relatives on antidepressants or [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > I (obviously) can be offensive too. Usually I mean to, but often > my use of profanity is what gets people. Yes you are, except when you're insulting people's eyesight, their line of work, their inability to have children ... the list goes on and on. ;) SignatureCheryl "The clever cat eats cheese and breathes down rat holes with baited breath." - W.C. Fields > > You can be offensive. Like the "crazy pill" crap. For those of us > > who have beloved friends and relatives on antidepressants or [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > line of work, their inability to have children ... the list goes on > and on. ;) God you are easy. :D >> > You can be offensive. Like the "crazy pill" crap. For those >> > of us who have beloved friends and relatives on [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > God you are easy. :D Translation: Mary doesn't have a witty comeback to this truth. :) Save your brain power and don't bother trying to come up with another witty comeback because I won't bother replying. Or do. I don't care. *shrug* SignatureCheryl "The clever cat eats cheese and breathes down rat holes with baited breath." - W.C. Fields > >> > You can be offensive. Like the "crazy pill" crap. For those > >> > of us who have beloved friends and relatives on [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > another witty comeback because I won't bother replying. Or do. I > don't care. *shrug* lol > > monique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully > > You seem to me to be a lady with big hair. No she isn't. <snip helpful info> OK, I found the strip and an archive here: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/comics/sforth.html The story arc starts on May 23. This thread is a good illustration of why it is important to "see for yourself" before forming an opinion. After reading the strip I came away with a bit of a different view of this situation that the OP. First, Sally thanked her daughter for cleaning the litterbox for the past five days. This does not mean the cat was missing and not using the litterbox for five days and nobody noticed, but that Sally assumed her daughter was being more responsible. I also see nothing to indicate the cat has been missing the whole time and it seems that the cat is just now missing (obviously because it is sick). They did immediately start a serious search for the cat and the minute they found her they took her to the vet. I also see that, while they are taken aback by the cost of the surgery and balking, they have not said no. I think anyone suddenly faced with the prospect of a $3400 surgery might take pause, but that certainly doesn't mean it's a no go and I didn't get that feeling. I know when I was faced with paying for a several thousand dollar surgery for one of my cats, Sadie, at first I freaked because I don't have that kind of money handy and didn't know how I would manage it, but once I cleared my head and got past the shock (it was already bad because I had been going through a lot to care for her for several months) I sat down and figured out a way to find the money and make it happen. Unfortunately, even though I got the money, Sadie suddenly went downhill and had to be euthanized before the operation could be performed. :-( Anyway, so far I see a lot of positive things in this strip. It's educating people about what can happen when a cat suddenly stops using the litterbox, and I like that it was clear that they are cleaning the litterbox *every day.* It's also portraying the family as responsiblke catowners in that as soon as they realized the cat was ill they took her straight to the vet. I got a little teary eyed at today's strip because IMO it made a very good point about how, even though children are naturally selfish critters and "it's all about them," when it comes to those that they love, whether human or animal, in the majority of cases all that junk is cast aside and they are will to do anything they can and make any sacrifice that's needed. It's an uncomfortable feeling knowing that, as children grow into adults, often that way about them is lost with age and as grown-ups it often becomes more about cost and convenience and less about sacrificing to do what's right. I think that, all in all, so far this strip is telling a valuable story. I hope it continues this way. Megan Signature"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray It's not an iPod the girl offers to sell: it's an XBox -considerably less pricey - and from longtime readership I guarantee you the kid does *not* do odd jobs anywhere. Maybe some folks here know lotsa 10-year-olds who own both iPods and XBoxes.....but I don't know any. As I often say: it's all relative, ain't it? Glad you found out about it all, Megan. We will continue to read what happens to poor Kitty in the strip (I don't really care what happens to anyone else). I hope the parents pay the vet for the surgery and it cures Kitty's problem, whether it's a direct result of Hilary throwing a fit in the waiting room or whatever else. > <snip helpful info> > [quoted text clipped - 68 lines] > > - W.H. Murray > It's not an iPod the girl offers to sell: it's an XBox -considerably less > pricey - and from longtime readership I guarantee you the kid does *not* do > odd jobs anywhere. Maybe some folks here know lotsa 10-year-olds who own > both iPods and XBoxes.....but I don't know any. I've known 10-year-olds with their own telephones, TVs, and computers. A iPod or an Xbox is nothing. It's really a different world. SignatureWeb site: http://www.slywy.com/ Message board: http://www.slywy.com/phpBB2/ Journal: http://slywy.diaryland.com/ >It's an uncomfortable feeling knowing that, as children grow into >adults, often that way about them is lost with age and as grown-ups it [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > >Megan I'm betting that Paris is off, but quite honestly, this is an honest look at the things we must face when it comes to vet care. We have to weigh all sorts of factors when making decisions for pet care. Many are not easy. Many do not HAVE $3400 to even consider making the choice. Years ago, before many medical breakthroughs, there were few options. Sometimes I think that wasn't so bad - these days, people are guilted into making decisions that are not necessarily in the best interest of the animal or themselves, or they're perceived as being cheap and/or uncaring. I've made decisions that I hope I won't make again. In the long run, they didn't make sense. Hindsight is wonderful that way. It seems that we can't accept that life is finite, and do expensive and strange things to prolong it just a little bit. More for us than the animals usually. Like another poster, I have read this strip from the beginning as well. Unlike that poster, I have not seen Hilary being a spoiled brat, but a pretty average kids, with parents who have to make the same decisions all parents do - what to allow, what not to, etc. I think the cartoonist is showing a lot of reality here, and we can only hope for a good outcome, but it may not suit everyone. SignatureJanet B www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/bestfriendsobedience/album > these days, people are guilted > into making decisions that are not necessarily in the best interest of > the animal I wasn't guilted into it by any means, but in hindsight I should have not done as much as I did for Pudge, as it just seemed to prolong her pain. One only hopes it will help, but . . . SignatureWeb site: http://www.slywy.com/ Message board: http://www.slywy.com/phpBB2/ Journal: http://slywy.diaryland.com/ Well, today's strip reveals our answer: this is first thing wimpy Sally has caved to the brat for that I fully approve of (no, dear Hilary did NOT offer to stay home from Paris...Sally is the one giving it up!). Ted will go along w/whatever Sal tells him to but bottom line I say is Good for Kitty! Waiting room snit fit turned the tide in Kitty's favor. >> these days, people are guilted >> into making decisions that are not necessarily in the best interest of [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > not done as much as I did for Pudge, as it just seemed to prolong her > pain. One only hopes it will help, but . . . |
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