Burning up the ol' credit card with lots of charges...

Not with FUN purchases by any means, but with vet bills. Lots and lots of vet bills. I have an unhealthy cat who keeps requiring repeat visits to the vet. She seems to be having some intestinal "issues". She's back on meds and it is pure hell to get her to take them. She honestly turns into a demonic cat who can contort her head and body in ways I've never seen. She only weighs 9lbs, but has the brute strength of a 200lb man on steroids. Which, ironically, she is now on steroids herself. One more pill added to her arsenal. SO, I actually have TWO cats on the 'roids right now. Think of all the 'roid rage I may be facing...

On top of her bills, I had to take my other two for their yearly check-ups. Found out my fat cat (15.5lbs) has the same skin issues as above unhealthy cat, Sadie. They are both on expensive ass, monthly treatments. I beg and beg the vet to realize I'm a broke, disabled lady. I can't pay for these visits. I have to CHARGE every single one of them. Thankfully, the new vet that bought the practice is more willing to work with me then the old bastard that used to be there. He was a true ass. No personality. No manners. Why did I go, you might ask? He was one smart bastard. I later found out that many of the pet owners and the staff felt very much the same about him. I also stayed because of the staff, who are awesome. I think had the new vet not taken over when she did I was about one visit away from switching. Glad I didn't. It was like a sixth sense. "Keep the pets here, things are going to change, it will get better."

Like my cousin said, "Vets. That's where all the money is." Well, they straight bill you and there are no insurance companies to deal with it, so it's pure profit. Well, I know that's not entirely true because there are overhead costs, employee salaries, and so on. However, I truly think a vet is better off then a regular doc. People will do anything to keep their little fur balls alive and the cost just doesn't seem to matter. Skies the limit for these folks around here. We are in a wealthy area, but I am by know means wealthy. We have a nice house and are comfortable, but the bills for the vet are my responsibility.

My cats, my responsibility.

(How could I have known 12 years ago I wouldn't be working and be dependant upon Social Security Disability to foot my monthly expenses??? You never know what life has in store for you, but I wouldn't trade these cats for anything.)

It's just outta control right now and I pray these meds do the trick and we don't have to go back to the vet for many, many months. My little ol' credit card is gonna melt if I have to use it one more time.

Btw, if you would like to contribute to the kitty vet bill fund, please feel free to contact me. I accept all major credit cards, cash, checks, & money orders. =)