Quick update

[yendi]

Just got a call from MSPCA-Angell. Jack's scheduled for surgery this afternoon. Oh, and in a Columbo/Steve Jobs "one more thing" moment, it turns out that the cost of potential TMJ work he might need (since his mouth is out of alignment) "somehow" wasn't included in the estimate. So we're probably looking at breaking $2K.

And yeah, I do love the level of care he's getting, but at the same time, it really does feel like they've just hooked a vacuum up to my wallet. Because what am I going to do, say "no" to something?

Comments

[siliconshaman.livejournal.com]

Holy!!! That's pretty damn expensive...

[audacian.livejournal.com]

The things we do for fuzzy love.. :)

[kyburg.livejournal.com]

Been there. And if you say no, why? It's a procedure done for people every day - but was done in the animal models first.

So yeah. I have an extra reason not to refuse reasonable care. (Danish guilt. You think Jewish guilt is bad....)

[mycroftca.livejournal.com]

In the last couple of weeks, we had to drop $4K on brushette for a torn ligament in the leg, and I feel for you and for Jack, but there's plenty of people out there who'd have just put their pet down, rather than take the financial hit.

We're different; you, me, shadesong, and forestcats. There's others out there like us, but there's lots more who aren't.

Best wishes for Jack...but after what happened to our pup, I can't give you more than good wishes as the $ aren't there...

[yendi]

I'm not sure that it's a matter of choosing not to take the hit, as opposed to literally not having a choice. I mean, if they'd asked for my left hand, I'd have given it, but if they asked for three hands, I'd still be unable to make the payment. Then again, I may just be an optimist about pet owners.

And yeah, I appreciate the good thoughts, and totally get that money's tied up.

[shadesong.livejournal.com]

there's plenty of people out there who'd have just put their pet down, rather than take the financial hit.

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...I would not call them people. I have a number of things I would call them.

[malinaldarose.livejournal.com]

I call them "my brother" and "his Lizard."

[jadecat9.livejournal.com]

I agree with you on this.

[haikujaguar.livejournal.com]

I guess I am not people, then. :/

[shadesong.livejournal.com]

But you did everything you could, right? Not just "Medical emergency? Ah well, no more pet"?

[haikujaguar.livejournal.com]

*passes hot chocolate* I am sorry. This is a bad time to talk about such things, I think. We would both grieve for our animals if we lost them. That is a fraternity.

[shadesong.livejournal.com]

Yes. Poor phrasing on my part, in my original comment, because I absolutely meant people who just shrugged and didn't try; I know that's not you.

He's in surgery now. Waiting is.

*sips hot chocolate*

[shadesong.livejournal.com]

(Clarification: This means people who did not try at all.)

[rubian77.livejournal.com]

Yikes! Here's hoping it's not that bad...

[cissa.livejournal.com]

Angell is rather famous for being pricey. Great care, but pricey- rather like Tufts emergency vet clinic, which we've paid for a bunch of times.

I'm wishing you all and jack the best.