Boosting Economy One Puppy at a Time

A gift from Stephany Fisher’s Daughter

Sally

    Okay, I can clearly say I am doing my part.  This little floppy eared, four legged, cute as a button, wallet drainer came into my life a few months ago.  The Atlanta Humane Society offered a pretty good deal on our pup (and truth be told, I would have given more money to the fabulous shelter). 

      It was an impulse  purchase…  I had a Friday off, my husband put down his blackberry for a few hours and we made an impulse purchase at the pound. 

    In the weeks and days that have followed… I have been a sucker for Madison Avenue pet purchases.  The treats, the toys, the organic food, the collars… it doesn’t end!  They sell it to you under the guise that this pup is ”your best friend”.  My best friend lives in Tampa… I don’t spend this much on Melissa! 

     I discovered our neighborhood pet store.  Boy is it cute (and EXPENSIVE) but I tell myself I am helping a local small business. 

   I discovered the guilt of a working dog parent so a neighbor is now acting as a “danny”  (a dog nanny for those of you who are following my madness). But I tell myself I am helping a friend who is out of work. 

     As of last week our little monster has all her shots so she can go to obedience school. 

    Let me tell you ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!    This season I am reminded of how much I pay in taxes… Public school for this pup!  It’s back to the shelter for her training.  They offer a discount.   

   I mean, I am a consumer reporter.  I can’t humiliate myself any longer with my over the top pet purchases.