Conundrum

[pennie_dreadful]

I am debating with myself about doing something that is very stupid. My nextdoor neighbors have a dog and a cat. They are scumbags who shouldn't even be responsible for a compost heap, much less living animals. The smart thing is to call animal control, show them the pictures of the animals, and let them handle it. But you guuuuuuys, I am smitten. Smitten. But it's hard enough paying for the pets I already have. Is it right of me to take them in, knowing how little income I have? They're going to have to be checked out by a vet, and that makes a vet bill for four animals. Plus a spay/neuter bill. Plus food. But will they be better off in the system??? I am pretty sure the local shelter is no kill, but they are more than likely at full capacity. I know I've heard of friends of my brother in law who had to give up their dogs, and were turned down by shelters because they just had no room.

Goddammit, animals are not toys! If you adopt a pet you are making a lifelong commitment.

Comments

[evilnel.livejournal.com]

You can often get low-cat spay/neuter and vet care if you ask around. If you are smitten and think you are in a place emotionally to care for them (you have the time and energy), I say don't let the financial thing scare you too much. HSUS will often do free spay/neuter and if you are careful and keep them away from other animals you CAN get away without most vaccines (I would still get rabies, however). Maybe talk to the area shelters and see if they would have room for these guys? Ask around for friends and relatives who might be able to take one of them so it's not such a huge financial burden? Just some thoughts.