Oct 2010, an accident seriously injured my dog & we rushed the closest 24 hr facility. He was seen as soon as I paid $850 for x-rays, blood tests, IVs & meds. The vet said he needed surg & had a 5050 chance. His diaphragm was ruptured, stomach pushed into the chest cavity & leg crushed; he might have a ruptured bladder. The diaphragm surg was about $2000; the leg & bladder were extra. I had limited funds but would pay for the surg if I felt he had a chance. I asked that he be euthanized but the vet said "No", go home & get some sleep. I talked to my vet the next morn. & then called the receptionist, told her I was on my way & wanted my dog euthanized. Before I was out the door, the vet called & said "You have to give him a chance", "I can do this surgery", "He isnt that bad". I reminded him of his 50/50 statement & he said "Well! If it was my dog, I would do it". I Ok?d the surg. & 30 min later, my dog was dead. I didnt have the fortitude to stand up for my dog. The vet got his mone
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