alittlemouth t1_j19rhns wrote
For a puppy, the "wellness plan" isn't terrible, as it gives you the opportunity to spread out scheduled puppy expenses (vaccines, deworming, spay/neuter, heartworm testing, flea/tick/heartworm preventive, etc.) over a year. That being said, it's important to understand that this is NOT PET INSURANCE and will NOT cover any illness (some plans cover the exam fee for an illness, but they absolutely will not cover blood work/radiographs/surgery/hospitalization/etc.).
If you cannot afford to pay per visit for vaccines, sterilization, etc. (depending on where you go, the total in the first 6-7 months of the critter's life is likely to be $1000-2000), then get the plan to help spread those costs out. If you cannot afford those initial puppy costs out of pocket and don't have a solid $4-5k set aside for pet healthcare, please also consider pet insurance, as you likely can't afford a life-threatening emergency!
Edited to add: SHARE A PIC OF THE PUPPY, STAT.
CockercombeTuff OP t1_j1awb1e wrote
Thanks for this balanced comment, by the way. I signed up for it the wellness plan. We are going to sign up for pet insurance going forward, but we just want a budgeted plan that takes care of the first puppy year. We're stable, but our specific circumstances (employer, neighborhood) could change in the next 6-12 months and we just want something that is consistent and available and takes care of all the first year things.
This option just looks like a good short term thing to make sure we're covered and consistent. I just wanted to dig for some more reviews of the South Philly and Cherry Hill locations. I am happy to budget and pay for most expenses up front and keep the insurance and/or credit options for emergencies.
CockercombeTuff OP t1_j1av6od wrote
This is Moose Moose, aka "Moosie" and this is the rest of the litter.
If you happen to know anyone that is interested in a pit shepherd mutt pup, we are looking to help out my father in law. He's a dog rescuer (8 dogs of various sizes and issues) who is very happy to have this joy but can't add 7 more. Mama has no major issues, she was just left on the side of the road by someone as far as we can tell, probably because they found out she was pregnant :-\
alittlemouth t1_j1avk99 wrote
Ugh look at their fat little bellies 😍
Thank you for sharing!
CockercombeTuff OP t1_j1awqh9 wrote
My father in law and his wife (mother in law is passed away) are in their 70s and having an absolutely joyous time taking care of them.
Also, they are mostly (75%?) weaned now and mama is soooooo happy.
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