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Originally Posted by Teresiana  I wouldn't say I was totally prepared to deal with medical bills right away. Although, I think that any responsible pet owner needs to be prepared to deal with medical emergencies. That being said, I wasn't expecting to have to shell out the cash quite so quickly. But it happens. And I'm fortunate that at the time that Momo needed treatment, I had the available resources.
I'm not really upset about the money. I'm more upset that I wasn't told about Momo's medical history. I don't expect to be reimbursed for medical bills. I honestly feel awkward about asking them to. However, I do want them to know that it's NOT COOL to keep important medical history, especially when a near-death event is involved, from a new pet owner. And I want them to take me seriously. I'm not sure if asking them for money would make them realize that this is no joke. I really don't know how to approach them about this??? |
I think they're afraid that the new owner would reject the pet, but if they take them home the rescue thinks the new owner will get attached and decide to keep the new pet anyway?
I actually walked away from adopting Tinkerbell, not bc of her medical issues (which I knew nothing about) but bc she was the only dog I ever met than never gave me a second look.
We were doing the initial 'meet and greet', and all she did was look towards the driveway like she was looking for someone else. I told them not to hold her for us, if someone came in that really wanted her to proceed with them, but if not, then I would take her.
That night at home, I decided to go get her the next day anyway, if she was still there. She was, and she was still more interested in the driveway than us, but we took her home anyway. We went straight to my vet, who recognized her, and they pulled her previous records and transferred her info and we went from there.
This is Tink at the HS: and Tink now:
