How I Spent My Stimulus

Category: Pets

• Stimulus checks are for the dogs

  

  "Gryphon got a new teddy bear and his flea and tick medication, aside from that I am pocketing every bonus, stimulus etc. What a ridiculous way to "Stimulate" the economy way to go there Georgie you are as sharp as they come!"

  Alex, 30
  Westport, CT

  8th Jun 2008 in Pets | Discuss (1) |

• Mastiff Puppy

  

  "I wanted a Mastiff puppy but was injured at work. Now my employer is busy squandering my checks away and owes me over $2,000 in backpay. However they did give me a cash payout on a weeks worth of vacation only to make me pay it back when I was able to return back to work. I guess I will get my puppy after I sue their cheap asses. "

  Michelle, 41, Author
  Splendora, TX

  8th Jun 2008 in Pets | Discuss (4) |

• Helps us but what does it do for our country!?

  

  "My check went towards our ohio boxer rescue Gus. He had skin cancer cyst removed. My husbands check is going towards a plumber YEAHHHHHHHHHH."

  Michelle John B, 38, representative
  Stow, OH

  6th Jun 2008 in Home & Garden, Pets | Discuss (0) |

• A Bassett for our Basset

  

  "We purchased a new couch when we bought our new home last August. The couch was put on a "no 12 month interest" plan from Bassett Furniture. With our $900, and an unexpected escrow refund check, we have now paid for our basset's Bassett couch. Libby loves it."

  Carl & Andrea, 29, Arts Administrator / Student
  Houston, Texas

  5th Jun 2008 in Debt/Credit Card, Home & Garden, Pets | Discuss (0) |

• Quality Time

  

  "My stimulus check will go toward the $18,000 in vet bills accrued treating my beloved white boxer Jasper for brain cancer. As many have said, he's worth every penny and I hope to have bought him six to 18 months of quality time before he crosses the Rainbow Bridge. "

  Gayle, 47, Public Relations
  San Diego, California

  5th Jun 2008 in Pets | Discuss (10) |

• The cutest thing a stimulus check could buy !!!!

  

  "Blew the whole wad on my new puppy "Downtown Cali Brown" Thank you George Bush - now pack your bags and go to hell for everything you have done to this once great country of ours !! Bring home our troops !!"

  Aaron, 38
  Detroit, Michigan

  4th Jun 2008 in Pets | Discuss (8) |

• My dog and her dermis got the stimulation

  

  "I purchased a Furminator deshedding tool to get rid of Sally the border collie's invasive shedding fur. Also used the remainder to pay off the credit card that I charged her $900 orthopedic knee brace on. Oh, and I bought a round at the local bar. "

  Layne
  Portland, Oregon

  4th Jun 2008 in Pets | Discuss (3) |

• Movin' on up

  

  "Since I was college this past year I only qualified for $300. It all went to pay for the security deposit on a house my boyfriend & I will move into in a few weeks. I can't wait to move out of my tiny apartment so that my dogs can have a safe fenced back yard to run in every day. It is worth every penny."

  PSU Alum, 23
  State College, PA

  2nd Jun 2008 in Rent/Mortgage, Pets | Discuss (0) |

• Fat Fi's Tube Head

  

  "My fierce hound, Fidel the People's Wiener, picked a fight with a bigger dog (again!), suffered some blows, but was generally fine. Three days later, his pin head swelled to the size of a large orange. Hence, the brain drain. Since I'm totally underemployed right now, I used the Man's $ to pay for Fi's surgery. At least he got his teeth cleaned while under, too."

  eva, 42, writer/editor
  Portland, OR

  2nd Jun 2008 in Pets | Discuss (54) |

• Payment on Vet Surgery Bill

  

  "Making a payment on double hip surgery after dog was hit by a vehicle. She's doing better everyday."

  Clyde, 75, Retired
  Cuba, Mo

  2nd Jun 2008 in Pets | Discuss (3) |

• Couldn't afford anything in the stores

  

  "I bought a new baby puppy. Pure bred Sihih Tzu. Love him, and the rest of the money is going to pay bills."

  G Yonkers, 64, retired
  Grand Rapids, Mi

  1st Jun 2008 in Pets | Discuss (3) |

• An Earful

  

  "My dog needed surgery to correct a hematoma in her ear. So far vet bills are $425, but I imagine we'll end up spending a bit more before she is fully healed. The remaining money goes to replacing the worn-out tires on my truck. These two expenses would have occured regardless of the stimulus check, but it makes it easier to pay for. (esp the unexpected vet bill.) cheers. "

  Daniel, 30, media
  Tampa, FL

  1st Jun 2008 in Pets | Discuss (2) |

• Just Not Enough

  

  "I used my $600.00 to pay down some of my bills. Vet bills and credit card bills are high these days. Really the $600 was the tip of the iceberg. Where is the rest?...It was a tease."

  Caryn, 26, na
  Las Vegas, NV

  1st Jun 2008 in Debt/Credit Card, Pets | Discuss (0) |

• Cletus feels much better now!

  

  "Paid off those damn rip off check cashing places that i have been continously going to for over a year because once you write one you can never bail yourself out $600, and took my dog to the vet, he had an ear infection $348, took my family of six out to dinner $80 and put whatever was left in the bill money"

  Broke In KY, 29, health insurance (don't shoot me)
  Shepherdsville, Kentucky

  30th May 2008 in Pets | Discuss (0) |

• He's worth every penny

  

  "We bought an emergency toe surgery for our rescued cat, Jasper, who hurt himself running from the vacuum. Add in follow-up visits, three rounds of antibiotics, and blood testing because the vet thinks he's diabetic, and that did it for our $1200."

  Heidi and Jason, 25
  Dracut, MA

  30th May 2008 in Pets | Discuss (5) |

• Headbutts $600

  

  "Mine went to getting this big guy from the shelter, some vet bills, and some toys to make him the most pampered cat I could. Anything leftover probably went to some bills."

  Maggie, 26, Advertising
  Brooklyn, NY

  29th May 2008 in Pets | Discuss (3) |

• The Mighty Retreiver

  

  "Our money is going to sending Heidi, our chocolate lab pup, to school to become a great retreiver. Hopefully it will be money well spent and she will turn out to be a good hunting dog. "

  Andy, 30
  Johnson City, TX.

  29th May 2008 in Pets | Discuss (0) |

• Rebate went to the dogs.... and cats

  

  "Adopted another cat and adding another room to our older adult cat rescue."

  Stephie A, Computer Analyst & Pottery Artist
  Holt Summit, Mo

  28th May 2008 in Pets | Discuss (8) |

• Steak & Retirement

  

  "I bought some steaks at a restaurant I like because I've usually got to watch my money as a college student (graduation is fast approaching). It benefited me, the restaurant, and my cat. I plowed the rest into my retirement account. Specifically into "AHR" (Anthracite Capital). The dividend yield is around 15% for this relatively solid company."

  Steven, 23, Planetarium Operator / Academic Research
  Portsmouth, Ohio

  28th May 2008 in Food & Drink, Pets, Invest/Savings | Discuss (48) |

• Poor Puppy

  

  "Got my stimulus check last week. Yup. And, it is all gone. Where did it go??? Hmm. To this here best friend of mine.

  All within a matter of 3 weeks.....
  $225 Annual Physical Exam
  $140 Kenneling for one weekend with grooming
  $650 Teeth Cleaning
  $ 30 Canned Food due to tooth extraction for 7 days
  $ 90 Sick Puppy - Gastro-enteritis due to canned food
  $ 30 Prescription dog food to fix gastroenteritis
  
  Cleaning all the mess off the floor for three days due to change in dog food? Utterly disgusting. Lack of sleep due to midnight runs to the potty? Exhausting. Dr. West? Off to Rio I am sure. Poor old man. "

  Paula Burgoon, 35, Photographer
  Norfolk, VA

  28th May 2008 in Health & Medical, Pets | Discuss (3) |