A friend of mine recently had to have her dog PTS. Since her dog became seriously ill on a weekend, she had to go to the emergency vet clinic where she was told that if she wanted to be w/her dog during the procedure that it would cost $50 extra. I wasn't surprised when I heard that because someone else said the same thing a couple of years ago but I dismissed it because I thought he was mistaken and perhaps was confused about what he was told during his difficult time. When my friend asked why, she was told "That's just our policy". Have you had this experience and/or do you know why this would be? It's outrageous to me that I should be charged more for wanting to be w/my beloved pet as it makes its trip to the Bridge. Perhaps someone who works or has worked in a vet's office can offer an explanation.

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