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Erich Bloodaxe BSN

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45. I was being sarcastic to the person above

Reply to SusanCalvin (Reply #28)

Sat Jan 2, 2016, 08:48 AM

Jan 2016

pointing out that we don't treat other people that way, and to a lot of us, our animal companions rate right up there as 'people'.

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So, if your dog gets severely injured, and needs ER treatment.... [View all] Coventina Dec 2015 OP

Of course I wouldn't do that but, yes, I would think such a person had pnwmom Dec 2015 #1

I'm sure nobody on DU would do that. Coventina Dec 2015 #2

Is there a story behind this post? jberryhill Dec 2015 #3

Yes. A horrible, horrible story. Coventina Dec 2015 #4

Did the owner sign the surrender paperwork? Vermin Supreme Dec 2015 #5

Are you really Vermin Supreme? icymist Dec 2015 #9

No, not the real thing, but a fan though. Vermin Supreme Dec 2015 #10

We're all the real Vermin Supreme: one manifestation, one vote, now!! Or a little later. marble falls Dec 2015 #25

No, it was over the phone. Coventina Dec 2015 #11

Is the owner capable of paying the bills? Warpy Dec 2015 #6

No, just spite. He has a large inheritance. Coventina Dec 2015 #12

This message was self-deleted by its author steve2470 Dec 2015 #7

Is the story posted on DU somewhere? jberryhill Dec 2015 #17

See my post down-thread. Coventina Dec 2015 #30

Then the Vet would be the 'owner' & can do what they wish with the dog. Sunlei Dec 2015 #8

Thanks for the confirmation. Coventina Dec 2015 #13

I won't swear this is true everywhere catrose Dec 2015 #14

This reminds me SusanCalvin Dec 2015 #15

There's nothing wrong with euthanizing an injured animal. Mariana Dec 2015 #22

That's why we put Grandma down when she broke her hip. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Dec 2015 #26

This was a young dog. SusanCalvin Dec 2015 #28

I was being sarcastic to the person above Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jan 2016 #45

Oh, I got that, eventually. SusanCalvin Jan 2016 #46

Oh dearie dear... SusanCalvin Dec 2015 #35

I didn't tell the full story; please see above. nt SusanCalvin Dec 2015 #29

I'm so sorry that happened to you (and the poor dog!) Coventina Dec 2015 #31

Thank you. I sure appreciate your kind words. SusanCalvin Dec 2015 #34

I finally calmed down enough to figure out what you were saying/asking SusanCalvin Dec 2015 #16

What is this about? Beaverhausen Dec 2015 #18

Apparently a dog SusanCalvin Dec 2015 #19

Thanks but that much I surmised. Beaverhausen Dec 2015 #20

Oookaaaaaay... SusanCalvin Dec 2015 #21

I believe Beaverhausen is having the same problem I am jberryhill Dec 2015 #24

Here is the story. Sorry, I was so upset last night I couldn't calm myself to type it out. Coventina Dec 2015 #27

As I though, a real jerk. SusanCalvin Dec 2015 #32

Thanks. Coventina Dec 2015 #33

Are any of these people DU members? jberryhill Dec 2015 #36

I don't think so. Coventina Dec 2015 #37

that occurred to me too steve2470 Dec 2015 #38

This is something that just happened, so I don't think is at all connected to any previous threads. Coventina Dec 2015 #39

The answer, as always is likely "it depends on your state" LeftyMom Dec 2015 #23

I find your ideas intriguing and would like to subscribe to your newsletter! Coventina Dec 2015 #42

Sounds like an intentional abandonment jberryhill Dec 2015 #43

I have a wonderful caring vet..... samplegirl Dec 2015 #40

kicking 'cuz I'm still angry..... Coventina Dec 2015 #41

Me too! nt SusanCalvin Dec 2015 #44