Houston vets being sued after bulldog dies

[helsonwheels]

Who said the dog really die? Supposedly he's in a box.....is it really Zeus? And im not form Texas but what's this law all dogs belong to Texas? That really a law?

 

[Manydogs]

Dogs are thought of as possessions in court-not as family. You can't get pain and suffering,although there is ALOT of that with the loss. If they did not have permission to cremate,they should have kept him in the freezer. Cremating sure rules out a necropsy. Years ago I had a terrible experience when a substitute vet(my regular was away) overdosed my dog with meds and killed her. She was my child,and you can just imagine the pain involved. These poor people must be devistated. Bet that won't be on the show.

 

[2BullyMama]

Who said the dog really die? Supposedly he's in a box.....is it really Zeus? And im not form Texas but what's this law all dogs belong to Texas? That really a law?

Pets are considered property not a being/family-- it us like that in most states


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[1Chumly]

I hope they sue that place, why in the name of HELL would they feed pups on the day or the night before surgery?!! Wouldn't that be considered surgery 101?!! I'm so damn angry for them...

If I heard correctly, the owners fed the dogs Saturday morning just before they took them in. They were scheduled to be neutered on the Monday. For some reason Zeus was operated on on the Saturday two hours after being dropped off and then the vet had the nerve to ask the owners if they wanted them to go ahead with the other dog! Can you imagine? A family member went and picked the second dog up. Add to the fact they cremated Zeus when the family said they did not give permission and it all smells very fishy to me.

I for one would not be taking any of my pets there!

 

[helsonwheels]

Pets are considered property not a being/family-- it us like that in most states


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Sh** that wouldn't work over here. A house is a property not a life that eats, breaths, saves lives and part of your family. Should start telling the cities to pay for the vet bills if dogs are properties. Very convenient, they go after you if your dog does something wrong and sues you but you cant sue or do much if they killed your dog.

 

[ddnene]

If I heard correctly, the owners fed the dogs Saturday morning just before they took them in. They were scheduled to be neutered on the Monday. For some reason Zeus was operated on on the Saturday two hours after being dropped off and then the vet had the nerve to ask the owners if they wanted them to go ahead with the other dog! Can you imagine? A family member went and picked the second dog up. Add to the fact they cremated Zeus when the family said they did not give permission and it all smells very fishy to me.

I for one would not be taking any of my pets there!

OMG... this is a complete and utter screw-up on their part.

 

[oscarmayer]

This is truly a sad situation. I feel awful for the owners and the bully who lost his life due to what appears to be a misunderstanding...GROSS NEGLIGENCE. There's no way a Vet would operate on a Bulldog or any other small animal that had recently ingested food or liquid. That's a huge NO NO!
The mix-up ended up costting the life of this Bully. If the owners do indeed have proof that their pup was scheduled to have surgery 2 days later then this is an open and shut case. If this goes to court the owners will be awarded a monetary value equal to what they paid for their Bulldog or a value will be agreed upon and awarded.

However, the vet/vet practice has likely engaged in collusion in an attempt to destroy evidence by cremating the dog. The destruction of that evidence without the consent of the owners is obstruction and IMO, A CRIMINAL ACT,! Not sure if a city prosecutor will view this scenario as I would but it's obvious to me that the Vet practice has tried their best to cover their respective butt here. I would be surprised if they had not been coached [to destroy evidence]by a lawyer.

If I were in the owner's position, and given the actions of the Vet(defendant), I'd pursue punitive damages based simply on the fact that their dog was cremated without prior consent...in an attempt to destroy evidence!

Sad sad sad. I hope the owners of this Bulldog ream the Vet a new one...or two!

 

[kvelez96]

This upsets me so much... Rest in Peace sweet angel!

 

[MissWaddles13]

This is terrible ! What kind of vet is this? So sad



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[1Chumly]

It is an animal hospital not far from me. They are featured on Animal Planet. Maybe they need to concentrate less on becoming stars and more on the well being of their patients.

 

[Cali Doll]

That is infuriating and my greatest fear. I'm so sorry for that family and that beautiful puppy.

 

[helsonwheels]

This is for sure a misunderstanding issue. But the cremating*part? That's thoughtless on the vet's part. No matter what vet will lose. Just cant image losing your dog in a situation like that. And who on earth goes on vacation and have surgery done on their dogs? I swear I dont get some people.

 

[1Chumly]

Going on vacation while they have surgery certainly isn't something I would do but the family have the paperwork to say they were to be neutered on the Monday. No matter what way you look at it, the vets screwed up. Big time.