I agree with you.
If my doggie needed the surgery and she would not suffer afterwards, the hell with the money. Lola is a member of the family and the joy and love I receive from her is way beyond any expense I pay to take cae of her.
For me, it is really about how this would affect the kitty and the rates of success for the surgery. If others view their pets as “just an animal” they just don’t get it, and that ‘s ok for them. For us who view the pets as special spiritual gifts, our feelings do count.
I know where you are coming from, but I would have to put my dear pet down. We are retired and couldn’t afford to do it. I have had to put down a 19 yr old poodle. It was selfish of me to have kept her going. Everyone and every animal is different, but you shouldn’t feel guilty if the animal is put down.