I have several dogs, including a couple of rescues...I have spend well over $2000 on vet cat this year. Why?? Because I love my dogs, and it is my responsibility to keep them healthy. Also, NEWSFLASH: IT IS MY MONEY, THAT I WORK FOR!!! I can spend it as I see fit. Proudwoman needs to get a handle on things...and stop complaining about how other people spend THEIR money on what is important to THEM!! Proudwoman is not MY RESPONSIBILITY last time I checked! Go work a week at McDonald's and make the money to fix your heater.....or better yet, how about trying a few blankets!! I'm not asking how she spends HER money....if she choooses to spend it on clothes, or games for her kids, or lottery tickets, I really don't care. If you don't try to at least have a little bit set on the side for unexpected expenses, that's not being too responsible is it?? Let's expect the government to support us instead. Brilliant....just brilliant!