What’s the most money you could spend if your pet were really sick?
Asked at Massachusetts Street on January 25, 2010
“The last cat I had I spent close to $8,000 over two years...when you’re in the moment, you can’t really say no (to the cost).”
— Sydney Silverstein, graduate student, Sleepy Hollow, N.Y.
“That’s hard to say because I think it really depends on how much money you’re making at the time...but probably not more than $1,000.”
— Rebecca Crosthwait, graduate student, Brush, Colo.
“I wouldn’t spend too much, maybe my kid’s college trust fund.”
— Hugh Naughton, professional singer and barista, Lawrence
“Whatever it took.”
— Brenda Scaman, landscape designer, Lawrence