Here's the other shoe...

**Scooter's Mom** · 02-16-2010, 06:51 AM

I'm surprised they had him cremated without payment up front. My vet and my ex-husbands vet both wouldn't have the kitties cremated without payment.

I'm really thankful that the vet you went to did that for you and didn't tell you, "No money, no cremation."

I wish I could help you with funds to get him home. I'm still broke after not working most of the last year.

Sending hugs and prayers to you.

**pomtzu** · 02-16-2010, 07:32 AM

Originally Posted by Scooter's Mom

I'm surprised they had him cremated without payment up front. My vet and my ex-husbands vet both wouldn't have the kitties cremated without payment.

That's the way it works here too.

**moosmom** · 02-16-2010, 08:46 AM

I talked to the vet hospital this morning and my beloved Mooman is coming home!!! I am writing a check which they will hold for deposit till March 3rd, and filling a form out giving them permission to deposit the check on that date.

Since it's snowing like crazy out and we already have 3 inches with an expected 2 more inches throughout the day and tons of motor vehicle accidents, I'm going first thing tomorrow morning.

Thank you all so much for your kindness and generosity. You guys are the best and I am so very lucky to have you as friends and family.

Donna and fur crew

**Taz_Zoee** · 02-16-2010, 10:41 AM

I am so glad you are going to be able to bring MooShoo home where he belongs. I am a firm believer in this. I had my niece pick up Taz for me when he was ready to come home. And my brothers dog sat at the vet for weeks because they couldn't afford to pay the bill. So I paid it so that Boo could be home where he belonged. The family was very grateful.
My vet also required payment up front. So while I'm standing there in tears after letting him go, I had to pay for the services.

I guess every vet does things differently.

**moosmom** · 02-16-2010, 10:49 AM

Taz Zoe,

I'm sitting here on the floor with MooShoo's ashes wrapped up in his favorite blanket. I am SO angry and hurt right now. When I took the ashes out, they were rolled up in a freaking plastic bag like a bag of dope with a label slapped on it. How cold and disrespectful!!!

**Catty1** · 02-16-2010, 11:45 AM

OMG - Donna, I KNOW that is sooo hurtful. In our family, we never saw that because we got our urn at the vet's also. I would guess the ashes were in a bag like that, but we didn't see it.

I think urns have to be purchased - but heavens, they should have asked you about one.

HUGS HUGS HUGS. He is still your Mooshoo...if you have a lovely container that you want to use for him, put the bag in there.

I am so sorry, Donna - you didn't need this on top of everything else.

He is still your Moo...

**moosmom** · 02-16-2010, 12:00 PM

They could've at least warned me. I'm going to go out when I get paid and get a special container, one that I like that I think suits my precious boy. I found his tuxedo in my drawer. It was a little *ahem* tight on him. I've wrapped the bag in the tux and then the baby blanket.

I feel like I'm losing my mind!!!