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    My personal relationship with ORAC began in the 90's with my parents bringing my childhood puppers…read moreto a particular vet tech they had there. I contacted the vet this morning to schedule an appt. Was told $82 for the exam with the clause that the vet may or may not charge for the exam. Confused by that statement I asked for a further explanation of this. Apon explanation I advised that it didn't sound right, and proclaimed that there may be a misunderstanding as what you just said sounds like a scam. I paraphrased what I thought she MIGHT be trying to explain as: During the exam if it's determined Euthanasia is the right move or in the best interest of the animal we won't charge, however if a viable path to vitality was determined an exam fee would be collected. She stated that was NOT how it worked - our policy requires all animals to be examined annually. Advising they would have to perform the exam to determine if an exam would be needed for the Euthanasia procedure. She again advised it's up to the vet. I asked if I could speak to vet to find out, and she advised I was speaking with the vet. The conversation then devolved to someone saying 'our policy' instead of reaching an alternative path or resource with the animal's quality of life in question. Nice job showing those true colors; malice or ignorance? Either way it's the quiet part out loud. Because if you lived down here instead of the soap box your standing on, you'd already have an alternative path to advise in euthanasia situations where yours isn't the right option but the soul in question is still in need, it's called compassion, critical-thinking and empathy - it allows you to solve things that benefit those other than yourself. My good boy is the sweetest boy, he doesn't deserve an old boy's pain because he's a got a poor man with some limitations, this isn't the first time my interactions with you left me feeling either mislead or made me feel like a pariah. I remember a story about a dentist that would check your blood pressure, swipe your card from the chair, then show you their written policy of not conducting the procedure if your BP is in a given range while ushering you out the door. Now I've got a similar story for the water cooler when something like that comes up. My connection to ORAC dates back 60+ years. Yes, I know they haven't been around THAT long but hear me out. The clinic my grandparents took their pets to in the 60's and 70's recommended a vet practicing in the Conroe area when they built in the Rayford Rd. area in the late 70's. This vet eventually recommended a vet tech at ORAC sometime in the 90's. It's quite an old torch that's been passed down and around, and today I'm putting it out and wanted to alert you, citing todays interaction as the final straw.

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