Milo

**Genny** · 10-13-2007, 12:42 AM

The Vet. office called Donna this morning and told her that if they didn't have the $400 to them within a week they are going to put Milo to sleep. She is so upset and has been crying over the phone to my mother for hours. I feel so bad for her.
Can you guys believe this?!????? I didn't know a Vet. could do that when someone is saying they will pay the bill as soon as they get the money. I just think that is so wrong. I feel so bad for her because I know how bad and sad I'd feel if it were one of my dogs there.
I am just in total shock about them going to put the dog to sleep if they don't have all $400 within one week!

**wolf_Q** · 10-13-2007, 12:52 AM

I don't think any business would allow you to pay "when you get the money" that could possibly be months down the road...I'm sure they've had many people just not pay them. That really doesn't seem ridiculous to me, honestly. It's sad they would put him to sleep after a week though, I hope that your friend can figure out a way to get Milo back. This is why it's so important to have an emergency fund for your pets.

Could they see about setting up a payment plan? If the vet does not do that, they could put it on a credit card and pay it off a bit at a time until they have more money (since she's supposed to have more money in December anyway).

**Genny** · 10-13-2007, 01:05 AM

[QUOTE=wolf_Q]I don't think any business would allow you to pay "when you get the money" that could possibly be months down the road...I'm sure they've had many people just not pay them. QUOTE]

That's exactly what they told her; that they can't just let her pay later because so many say they will and never do. But they also said she can't make payments they want it all right then. So I don't know what she's gonna do. I hate for them to put the dog to sleep; I think that's what is so ridiculous about it.

**Genny** · 10-14-2007, 05:31 PM

I just wanted to tell you guys we have good news : my mother decided to pay the vet bill for Milo and they went and got him yesterday. They were so thankful and very happy. Donna is going to pay her back in Dec. when she gets a check she is going to recieve. Just wanted to let you all know about this