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Wow, I am really sorry you have had to go through all of this. I have heard bad stories about fostering both skinkids AND furkids. It is sad because the foster parents are largely loving and compassionate people and there is so little to gain from it and so much to lose:( Then, the best foster parents end up quitting because of things like this.
((((HUGS)))) to you for your sadness at losing this sweet kitty. I hope you can let yourself have the time you need to grieve because you need that.
What type of agreement was made/signed for you to take this cat into foster care? Does it say anything about responsibility if the pet should become sick or die? And does the vet that YOU went to think the cat was not brought in soon enough to save his life?
I hate that you have to go through this. :(
We only had a signed contract for their first stay with me and that contract was for three months (although they stayed longer). There was nothing in there about if a cat dies. It does say that I was to contact her if a vet visit was needed. But I went ahead with the vet visit knowing that I might have to eat the cost of it (which was fine if that was to happen). Although the contract did say she was supposed to pay for vet bills, I kind of figured she might not want to so I knew that was a possibility.
Unfortunately I have moved since I had them last and I am not using the same vet, so I have no idea what they think. But when we visited the vet didn't say anything that would have led me to believe that this wasn't a simple UTI (especially since most of the lab values were normal).
I am not looking forward to my email tomorrow (when she is likely to send another email indicating she is starting legal proceedings)...
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Although the contract did say she was supposed to pay for vet bills
I hope things go well for you. {{{{HUGS}}}} And rememeber, you did not do anything wrong, some people are just bitches (sorry :o )
Yes, I took him to the vet while he was in my care and he was placed on Clavamox. And yes, I told her that he was supposed to go back to a vet and be tested again once the antibiotics were completed.
Then I don't know what this woman is complaining about. You did the right thing by bringing him to the vet and when he was back in her care, she told you he was doing better.
Like others have said, she is more concerned about money than the loss of this poor cat.
I am so sorry that this B*&%@ is making you go through this and I hope you can put it behind you soon.
I agree with Jen, You didn't do anything wrong and don't let this woman tell you otherwise.
We are all behind you 100%.
(((((HUGS)))))
I just wanted to thank everyone for their wonderful support and to let you know how things ended.
After she threatened to start legal action a friend (who is a lawyer) wrote her a letter stating that I did not owe her any money and if she wanted to get money to have her lawyer contact my lawyer. So Tuesday morning I received a nice apologetic email from her saying that she was emotional at Bigodinho's death and that made her say stuff like this and she wasn't planning on taking legal action afterall.
So after all the problems things worked out okay. I still miss Bigodinho and I am very sorry this happened, but unfortunately I will now think twice before taking in another foster...
Thank goodness she saw the situation more clearly.
I'm glad things ended on a positive note, ETS.
It is a shame,that money rules,over common sense,and decency! And I know,that your Vet,will back you,up,and you did all that you could for That Poor Cat,now with the Pet Angel Army!
I'm glad she apologised at last. She probably was only full of hot air regarding the threats, and when it really got down to lawyers she chickened out. There's plenty of shelters you could foster for, that would be far more appreciative of your helping cats in need. ;)
{{{Emily}}} I'm so glad this worked out well, and so sorry at the pain you went through to get to this point. Sheesh!
I am glad thing worked out for you.:)
I think it's wonderful that you fostered for a pet whose owner is overseas. I recently learned that there is an organization that looks for foster homes for military folks (not just going overseas, but also going into training and what have you). They probably have paperwork that specifies that the owner is monetarily responsible for vet and food bills. I hope a lot of military people are using them, apperently many dump pets when they are called away... the military is trying to help (actually, not sure who started this up but..)
Glad you are out of this ick glich in your life- you did a great thing and he loved you and will great you over the rainbow bridge with kittie bumps and lovins! I think what you did was truely above and beyond the call of duty! Please don't hesitate to foster again just because of this one person...
Phew I bet you are relieved, its a shame you had to even be put through any of this stress at all.
Maybe the owner was being truthful and over-reacted because of her emotions , either that or she just knew she hadn't a leg to stand on., with the legal proceedings she was about to undertake, whatever YOU should NOT have been put through this ordeal, and all I can say is I am happy its over for you, and please don't be put off fostering again, time heals all.