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xBUTTERCUPx · 06-17-2007, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikki+2

Wow that is fantastic! I'm glad you took the refund- you deserved it. Any explanation for what the tatto was supposed to be?

No idea! He doesn't know himself so how would I know? That lying dog (the vet, that is)

BabyFidgette · 06-17-2007, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by xBUTTERCUPx

That is similar to what it is. How weird?!?

Here is an update on the situation: my husband threatened to sue the vet and will no longer go through him (the vet) for questioning. All questions would go through our attorney (which we don't have one

). The vet called and called and he practically blew up our phone. We answered, finally, and he stated that he wanted to talk, in person, about the situation. I was thinking he would pay me to not sue him. I was wrong. So wrong. HE ADMITTED HE MADE A MISTAKE. He offered to pay me back for the neutering, which I refused but my husband took it anyway. That's all I wanted him to do was admit, admit and admit.

GREAT!! I knew he was guilty!!!!!!!!!!!! Did he tell you what the symbol was? A "male" sign maybe?

xBUTTERCUPx · 06-17-2007, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BabyFidgette

GREAT!! I knew he was guilty! Did he tell you what the symbol was? A "male" sign maybe?

I think it is a symbol for males. He didn't tell me because he had no idea what it was. Who wouldn't know what a male looks like? why would they need that? LOL

MyFairLacy · 06-17-2007, 08:37 AM

What a strange situation. I'm glad he finally admitted it. I can't believe he denied it when he knew it was true. He should have told you about it as soon as he realized his mistake. He could have appologized at the time and not charged you for neutering. I'm sure you still wouldn't have been happy about the tatoo but I'm sure you'd be a lot less mad than you are now, and now you know you can't trust this vet. I'd still report him for bad ethics - lying to a client about their dog. That's wrong

ARCHIE · 06-17-2007, 08:55 AM

I am glad you got to that resolved. However I would never trust that vet again. Ever. I would never take my pet back to him no matter how wonderful
he was. He certainly wasn't truthfull to you. Someone made a big bo-bo
and it's a shame he didn't fess up to it like he should have.
They must have tatooed the wrong dog. Glad you got your money back.

xBUTTERCUPx · 06-17-2007, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ARCHIE

I am glad you got to that resolved. However I would never trust that vet again. Ever. I would never take my pet back to him no matter how wonderful
he was. He certainly wasn't truthfull to you. Someone made a big bo-bo
and it's a shame he didn't fess up to it like he should have.
They must have tatooed the wrong dog. Glad you got your money back.

I'm not stepping foot in his office again nor is he going to ever see or touch my pets again. I really didn't want the money back (strange, I know) because he did get the little booger neutered and of course have to be given credit for that. My husband thinks that if money is given to you, take it while you can, so that's why he took it (and didn't bother to say thank you to the man)

jrsygal37 · 06-17-2007, 10:16 AM

Hi. I was just reading this thread. The refund end is great but you really need to report him. That tatoo is some kind of satanic symbol and the fact not only that the vet tattood him with it but tattood him at all is CRAZY. I'd be concerned about 1. How he treats his animal patients and 2. If he'd go farther next time. Why in the world would an SANE vet tattoo an animal not to mention the fact with such a symbol. He admitted he made a mistake - but what kind of mistake? A mistake in tatooing? Tattooing is not a mistake - it's a deliberate act and the only reason he's admitted to it or is so called sorry is because he got caught and it can be proven. Plain and simple. REPORT HIM to whoever licenses vets in your state. Elaine

wemple2 · 06-17-2007, 11:10 AM

Sorry I didn't see this thread before, just read the whole thing...A tattoo is intentional, not a mistake. The fact remains that he intentionally tattooed your dog when you never gave permission to do so. How can he not know what the symbol is...if he's admitting he put it there? Glad you're changing vets...and got the money back, but it still doesn't make any sense. I would wait until your baby goes in for a dental or something similar and have it, the tattoo, removed or at least fixed to resemble something that you could possibly use in the future, if lost or stolen, to prove ownership. And yes, word of mouth travels fast among the medical community...tell people about this, and have them pass it on...so as to avoid this happening to anyone elses baby.

Sadie's Mom · 06-17-2007, 01:29 PM

I'm so glad that he finally admitted that he did this. But I dont' believe that he doesn't know what it is.

I would probably still report him just so that this doesn't happen to anyone else's baby in the future.

judyeve · 06-17-2007, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by buttercup

I think it is a symbol for males. He didn't tell me because he had no idea what it was. Who wouldn't know what a male looks like? why would they need that? LOL

I googled "tattooing neutered dogs," and there is an article about doing this so they won't be reneutered or respayed. I can't figure out how to find the article, but I think it's about farm animals anyway. I can understand the spaying tattoo, but if you need a tattoo to figure out that your animal was neutered, I'm not sure you should be a farmer.

He probably was going to tattoo another dog and started on yours until he realized, woops - this one is going to be neutered, not tattooed.

I'm so glad it's behind you now. You have a great hubby.

I hope you find a vet who's not so scattered. Your baby is okay, which is really all that matters.

You can always take a blue sharpie and make it into a different picture everyday to match your mood. Just kidding!!!

chattiesmom · 06-17-2007, 04:43 PM

Write an editorial and put it in the local newspaper. I would also RENT one of those huge outdoor signs and "advertise" what this vet did. Use the $$ he refunded for the surgery

chattiesmom · 06-17-2007, 04:53 PM

I also wanted to say how very sorry I am that this happened. I know you are heartbroken as well as being madder than a wet hen. I am afraid that I would alternate between tears of rage and tears of sorrow. I wonder if this is come type of "cult" symbol and the vet is just a wacko.....

I would report him to the police as well. You never know when and if others have complained.

BabyFidgette · 06-17-2007, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by judyeve

I googled "tattooing neutered dogs," and there is an article about doing this so they won't be reneutered or respayed. I can't figure out how to find the article, but I think it's about farm animals anyway. I can understand the spaying tattoo, but if you need a tattoo to figure out that your animal was neutered, I'm not sure you should be a farmer.

He probably was going to tattoo another dog and started on yours until he realized, woops - this one is going to be neutered, not tattooed.

I'm so glad it's behind you now. You have a great hubby.

I hope you find a vet who's not so scattered. Your baby is okay, which is really all that matters.

You can always take a blue sharpie and make it into a different picture everyday to match your mood. Just kidding!!!

I've heard that too. But, why do it to a male? If their parts are missing, they're fixed!

Pup-e-Love · 06-17-2007, 07:00 PM

This was a very interesting thread. Very odd! I would definitely report him, but I'm glad you got your money back!

xBUTTERCUPx · 06-17-2007, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyFidgette

I've heard that too. But, why do it to a male? If their parts are missing, they're fixed!

You guys are so silly LOL. Who wouldn't know if a male dog is neutered (with the exception of implants)? I mean someone has to be dumb enough to not know. As far as this symbol goes, I'm just not going to let it bother me and by doing so, my husband will do all the bathing from now on. I think I'll loosen up to it as time goes by.

06-17-2007, 08:37 AM	#79
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	What a strange situation. I'm glad he finally admitted it. I can't believe he denied it when he knew it was true. He should have told you about it as soon as he realized his mistake. He could have appologized at the time and not charged you for neutering. I'm sure you still wouldn't have been happy about the tatoo but I'm sure you'd be a lot less mad than you are now, and now you know you can't trust this vet. I'd still report him for bad ethics - lying to a client about their dog. That's wrong __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

06-17-2007, 11:10 AM	#83
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	Sorry I didn't see this thread before, just read the whole thing...A tattoo is intentional, not a mistake. The fact remains that he intentionally tattooed your dog when you never gave permission to do so. How can he not know what the symbol is...if he's admitting he put it there? Glad you're changing vets...and got the money back, but it still doesn't make any sense. I would wait until your baby goes in for a dental or something similar and have it, the tattoo, removed or at least fixed to resemble something that you could possibly use in the future, if lost or stolen, to prove ownership. And yes, word of mouth travels fast among the medical community...tell people about this, and have them pass it on...so as to avoid this happening to anyone elses baby. __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

06-17-2007, 01:29 PM	#84
Sadie's Mom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 3,180	I'm so glad that he finally admitted that he did this. But I dont' believe that he doesn't know what it is. I would probably still report him just so that this doesn't happen to anyone else's baby in the future. __________________ Christie and Sadie

06-17-2007, 04:43 PM	#86
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	Write an editorial and put it in the local newspaper. I would also RENT one of those huge outdoor signs and "advertise" what this vet did. Use the $$ he refunded for the surgery __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

06-17-2007, 04:53 PM	#87
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	I also wanted to say how very sorry I am that this happened. I know you are heartbroken as well as being madder than a wet hen. I am afraid that I would alternate between tears of rage and tears of sorrow. I wonder if this is come type of "cult" symbol and the vet is just a wacko..... I would report him to the police as well. You never know when and if others have complained. __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

06-17-2007, 08:55 AM	#80
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	I am glad you got to that resolved. However I would never trust that vet again. Ever. I would never take my pet back to him no matter how wonderful he was. He certainly wasn't truthfull to you. Someone made a big bo-bo and it's a shame he didn't fess up to it like he should have. They must have tatooed the wrong dog. Glad you got your money back.

06-17-2007, 10:16 AM	#82
jrsygal37 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 3,370	Hi. I was just reading this thread. The refund end is great but you really need to report him. That tatoo is some kind of satanic symbol and the fact not only that the vet tattood him with it but tattood him at all is CRAZY. I'd be concerned about 1. How he treats his animal patients and 2. If he'd go farther next time. Why in the world would an SANE vet tattoo an animal not to mention the fact with such a symbol. He admitted he made a mistake - but what kind of mistake? A mistake in tatooing? Tattooing is not a mistake - it's a deliberate act and the only reason he's admitted to it or is so called sorry is because he got caught and it can be proven. Plain and simple. REPORT HIM to whoever licenses vets in your state. Elaine

06-17-2007, 07:00 PM	#89
Pup-e-Love YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 896	This was a very interesting thread. Very odd! I would definitely report him, but I'm glad you got your money back!