Thousands of dollars have been put towards my grandmothers dogs, and it has simply put her in debt. My grandma treats them like they're human. I understand the bond and how it could be a problem had they passed away, but seriously the dogs should have just died. Would have saved her several paychecks and the dogs have put her into a lot of holes.
Well I don't believe that you shouldn't bankrupt yourself or put yourself in the poorhouse for a pet. But Missing several paychecks doesn't seem like a crazy amount. It seems like it is between the owner and the pet to decide to do this. I don't like how after this has happened a lot of people feel free to tell me I shouldn't have done it, or obviously judge me. I think it is your grandma's decision (unless she is senile in some way).