What do you do when someone won't accept a gift?

[pomtzu]

I agree with the idea of making something to hang on the wall, or buying some cute kitty and puppy pics to hang up. A board decorated to hang pics of her patients is an excellent idea IMO.

[catmandu]

Or you could leave that money for a Stary Cat or for a Cat whose family is short of funds.
My Aunt Joan does that at Our Vets all the time!!!

[Cataholic]

LOL, I didn't know lawyers were prohibitied from receiving gifts. I am not sure that is the 'law' in OH.

As for the vet and the gift card, I can see why you would feel like you do, Jen. It doesn't make sense, frankly. You gave the gift in the spirit of giving. I think she should accept it in the same way. I can't think of any ethical violations that would exist in the context of a vet/patient relationship.

[jenluckenbach]

OK all is well. I think she was just surprized and what she said was her way of expressing her shock. We talked about it and I mentioned the flower delivery scenario...how if I had sent a big ol' basket of flowers she would not have refused it.

She is thankful and grateful and I am HAPPY.

Thanks for your thoughts, they all had merit.

[Prairie Purrs]

I'm glad everything worked out! It's a very generous and thoughtful gift.

[catmandu]

Although I would send bonsai trees which last a lot longer and can be transplanred and a garden made of them.
My foot doctor has quite a good display going from two or three trees.