3/4 weeks ago we had to have one of our oldest boys put to rest (was attacked by another dog) and we went to one of our local vets (ours wasnt open) and they wanted to charge us $200+ to put our old boy to rest(mind you he wasnt even 5kgs), i looked at them and laughed, i said you are joking right???? (the dog was obviously in pain and they wanted ALL of the money right then and there.... wel i said give me the F*@%#n dog i'll go to the rspca as didnt have my wallet or anything with me, we got there and the staff were excellent we said all we needed done was the dog put to sleep , they took him from us put a canular in his leg and took us in to consult room and explained what was going to happen, and did what they had to do, the vet left us with him for awhile and then came back in, we had told the already we were taking him with us, and that was ok'd.
Most vets now days wont allow you to take the loved one home with you because of councils.. they say it is illegal to bury in your yard (the vet said because if the animals body is dug up, what ever gets the body will die from the poison in the body. As long as you dig 5/6 foot hole you are pretty much ok), he wrapped him in a clean blanket and we took him home to put him at rest next to his son.
And you know what they charged us????
$27.00 dollars, mind you i gave them alot more than $27.00, they couldnt have been more caring, and thoughtful.
Any way sorry for babbling on.....
just had to let it all out again...
Cheers
Kathryne Newell
Weeacre Kennels
http://www.dogs.net.au/weeacrekennels
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REST IN PEACE RATTY(australian champion eaglevale super smart)
REST IN PEACE TINY (australian champion weeacre ima taze devil)
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