I have adopted special needs cats and a dog once...they lived many years on meds the people who owned them before me could not or...would not pay for. So yes and yes You have diabetic dogs and cats..some with kidney issues that needs meds and fluids...food that may cost more...heart patients...even epileptic pets ..these are not dying anymore than we are..they just need meds and some care to keep them well. One dog had a leg missing...big deal he got a nice home and was a good dog