DIY: Build your own pet insurance fund

re: DIY: Build your own pet insurance fund

Value For Your Life — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 03:01:55 GMT

Dear Ellen, barnegat 48, 2dogs4me, and Terri,

Thanks for taking the time to comment! I love hearing from readers, and when people share their stories. The bond each one of us shares with our furry dependents is unique, and I'm glad there are so many people out there who recognize it!

Sincerely,

Amanda

re: DIY: Build your own pet insurance fund

Terri — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:23:55 GMT

What a wonderful idea your Mom had so many years ago. Amanda, your story of Shadow was beautifully written and obviously written with love. I too have a rescue dog that my son saw put out on the side of the road as a puppy....enter Maggie, a Valentine's Day gift from my son. Although her name is Maggie she is a "Shadow" of sorts. She takes every step I take and has since day 1, that was 5 years ago. Maggie is deeply loved and I wouldn't trade her for any purebred any day.

Thanks again for the great tip and sharing your story of Shadow.

re: DIY: Build your own pet insurance fund

2dogs4me — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:47:45 GMT

barnegat48, you're lucky you don't have purebreds. They tend to have more genetic health problems. You're best bets is always the mixed breed. I have two

re: DIY: Build your own pet insurance fund

barnegat48 — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:41:12 GMT

This is a wonderful idea! I have older animals, all "unadoptables" from our local shelter, and they are not eligible for the usual pet insurance policies. Plus, pet insurance is very expensive - maybe if I had a purebred show dog that I bought as a puppy, it would be worth it, but right now I have a furry family of 8 and it would be out of reach to insure them all even if I could. Thanks so much, Amanda!

re: DIY: Build your own pet insurance fund

Ellen R. — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:59:40 GMT

And thank you Amanda for your compassionate approach to animals that might otherwise miss the love they deserve.

re: DIY: Build your own pet insurance fund

Value For Your Life — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:33:24 GMT

Thank you for the mention and write-up about my article! I also appreciate your recognition of the human-animal bond.

Sincerely,

Amanda