What is it like to have a seriously ill, beloved pet and not be able to afford needed veterinary care? Today, the majority of all pet owners are faced with this situation. How and why did this plight come to be? Are there options available for pet owners facing this money-emotion dilemma? After addressing this dilemma daily, as a practicing veterinarian for forty years, Dr. John Sleasman felt a compelling, heartfelt need to share his stories and perspective in this book.