Need to put very elderly English Bull Dog to sleep ...

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takeitslow911

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I just had a chance to call the vet and the lady said that they would need to, by law, do a physical examination on her before they could determine that putting her to sleep is the last thing available to do for her. When I called originally and asked about the price of putting her to sleep she didn't tell me that. The exam is $51 she said, plus the cost of putting her to sleep. You can call them and talk to her yourself, but I am waiting until monday morning to talk to the vet and see if he will wave that fee for me. He wasn't there today for me to ask.
 

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Just wanted to say I think it's great your helping out. Also I cannot believe they charge for an exam too?! How rude!
 
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That's what I thought !! I argued with the lady for about a half hour about it. I told her I didn't understand why a 13 year old dog that obviously is past her time and has issues would need an exam to determine if there isn't something they could do for her. I really hope this person helps me and her out with this.
 

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Yes, obviously the baby is ready for his place in the sky. No physical exam needed! What, do they want to be sure he is healthy before they put him down? I am willing to bet the vet would be able to take one good look at him without doing a full exam to determine it is his time. Hopefully he will waive the fee.
 
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I am hoping so. I think it is just another way for them to get more money out of people. I don't see having to do a full medical exam on a dog that needs to be put to sleep is going to benefit anyone, but the vet's pocket. I doubt they do full medical exams on any of the dogs at the animal shelter before they put them to sleep and those are healthy, young dogs !!
 
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I haven't heard anything back from Hedrick, so I am not sure if they decided not to help me ? If you did, could you please let me know so I could start looking for a different solution.
 

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I got some information on this today, I sent it to you and hedrick, please check your private messages.

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