I can see both sides of that issue. I once had a mixed Siamese tom that had a personality that I adored, so between $ and personality I didn't get him fixed.... until he got a severe case of mange and I had animal control knocking on my door. I had to have him put down, and it broke my heart, but in those days it was a case of feed the kids or spend the money on vet. bills. I had to opt for the kids.
