'''''My point in my post was that people would spend unrealistic money for pets;''''''

Mike, unrealistic is in the eyes of the beholder.
Our most recent pet Yorkie was all set to go to UC Davis,to be put one one of the very few pet kidney dialysis machines when he died before we could get him there. We even inquired about a transplant.

My wife and I are all alone and our "children" are our pets. We both agree that we would sell everything if need be to care for our "children"

'''''Throwing down the price of a Jag on a pet is a bit

much for me, but that’s just me. You, obviously are in a little higher tax bracket than me! LOL'''''

Mike, it is very hard for someone who is not a true animal lover to understand the feelings of someone who is. If you think the vet's charges are high in Texas, then don't ever come to California.