[TreeDoc]

Ignorance is bliss, ain't it?

I'm sorry you suffered the loss and trauma of that situation. I hope I am never in that situation.

I have a nearly 7 year old Black Labrador named Jack. That's him in my avatar to the right. When I made the decision that it was time for me to purchase and train my field dog I took it seriously, very seriously as if we were having a child. One of the things considered was my financial ability to take care of my new family member and that included his medical needs. Today Jack gets whatever treatment he needs....regardless of cost. He's my kid.

Our vet is a friend and customer of mine. I spend a fair amount of time there and all the girls (vet techs, etc) there know and love Jack. In conversation the other day I was talking to one of the girls that does the billing. She told me of the myriad of people that come in for veterinary services, many are emergencies, and wish to make payments on the services performed. The Vet goes to great lengths to provide optimum care for these beloved animals but when it comes time for the bills to be paid the people skip out.

I'm sure, Wolvie, that your intentions to pay are noble but after a a few of those non-payed emergencies you'de start looking a little cross-eyed at these potential clients too. It's a little tough to keep the lights on, pay the vet techs and all the other bills that a office incurs when thousands of dollars of services are walking out the door.

Also, I know of breeders that deal with very small dogs like yours, Yorkies, Huahuas, etc. They ALWAYS have complications of some sort.....ALWAYS!!! They are always in contact with their Vet during the pregnancy and afterwards. It's the responsible way to raise a pet.

There is a saying that I have always been fond of in my years of business and I think of it often to keep myself out of a bad situation whenever possible. You might keep this in mind for the future....

"The lack of planning on your part....does not constitute an emergency on my part."

All the best.