I know you're not cruel. Just someone that was desperate to ease the suffering of a pooch.

But I understand what you mean about the 24 hour vet. Here, if there is an emergency that is after hours, most of the Vets in the Lansing area will have you call the MSU Vet clinic. MSU is sooo far away (yes it's 45 minutes away, but still.. you have to call them and then get there and that can make the 45 minutes seem like an eternity, especially if it's life threatening) and I have no idea how much they charge.

I think these After Hour clinics are taking advantage of pet owners....