yes I understand a vet wanting to get their money, unfortunately too many people don't pay for the vet services, just like many don't pay back the money to the places that loan money to help pet owners that need financial help. making the places run out of money! but, I would have not felt like I was being taken at that first speciality place if I didn't walk in to very fancy place, and was served coffee...that should have been my first clue! not that it should be a dump but ...come on, $90 just for a consultation? $2,000 upfront? anyway it's ok now, and I got him more pain med that is helping him feel better til the surgery.