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In reply to the discussion: Woman finds 'euthanized' dog alive with new owner [View all]LisaL
(44,973 posts)37. Why should have vet told her the dog's chances were 50-50 if they weren't?
Fact is, the dog had a chance (20 %) bus she had to pay for it. She didn't. I am glad the dog was not euthanized. The vet could refund her euthanasia fee (which is what she wants) but frankly I don't care if he does or he doesn't.
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Well I bothered to read the story, and the vet didn't tell her there was no chance.
LisaL
Feb 2012
#13
I agree, why doesn't the rescue group help pay for the surgery and keep the "family" intact?
riderinthestorm
Feb 2012
#51
I don't see anywhere in the article that the vet charged the rescue group to save the dog.
LisaL
Feb 2012
#23
But "a new dog" would make it ok. Animals are replaceable like furniture. nt
alphafemale
Feb 2012
#32
I don't want to pay for the appendectomy for my child...put him to sleep instead.
alphafemale
Feb 2012
#36
This so called care giver that couldn't be bothereed to see the act through?
alphafemale
Feb 2012
#11
No, I'm sorry...if your pet is being put to sleep, it is time to man the fuck up and be there
TheCruces
Feb 2012
#38
There are some vet clinics where you are not allowed to be with the pet, per insurance regs
riderinthestorm
Feb 2012
#52
Nope, pet clinics too. I told the story of one of my dogs that I had to take to the clinic
riderinthestorm
Feb 2012
#62
Yeah, I know it's not a problem at the vet I'm planning on taking my dog to, if needed
TheCruces
Feb 2012
#63
I believe there might be a case for malpractice. At the least the vet committed fraud.
yellowcanine
Feb 2012
#61