And I can't believe that 'proudwoman' would condemn this woman's inalienable right to spend her money on whatever she wants. Think it's her fault babies are hungry and cold? Think it's her responsibility to take care of someone else's children and electric bills? This dog owner IS PRIORITIZING. She's looked at her budget and re-prioritized to be able to afford the same care she gave her dogs 6 months ago. Proudwoman, you sound a little socialist: taking from those who have to give to those who don't. Maybe you should take a look at your own budget so that you, too, can afford to take care of yourself as you did 6 months ago. And I'll be praying for you! Praying that you realize that this great country of ours allows us to make our own decisions as to what's important to each of us!