Originally Posted by Smokey

Hipster...

I respect your decision to spare your little buddy the pain - and to give her a few more years of care, love, and attention. I have two dogs (and three cats) along with 2 daughters of my own. And, no, animals can't compare with you're own "flesh and blood" (as my mother used to say), but even though I have kids, my pets are like family, so I totally understand where you're coming from.

What a lot of people (even those who have pets) don't realize is that once you make the committment to take in and care for a pet, it's a LIFETIME committment. Not a committment of convenience. True, there might be circumstances - financial or otherwise - where you're hand is forced. But, IMO, buying a bicycle is NOT a morally justifiable reason for ending the life of another living thing prematurely. Pets are not a disposable commodity.

You should be applauded for your decision. It's not your little gal's time. Shel'll let you know when it is. Good luck to you.