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Show The Salt Lake Tribune ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, September 25, 1997 On Vet’s Refusal to Help Dog, Readers Have Their Say Dear Ann: This letter is for J.B. in Rochester,” who considfor trying to help someoneelse's dog. She was upset because a vet refused to remove porcupine quills from the dog’s face and back until she had paid the ownr’s previousbill. A good Samaritan is one who Joes juences, evenif it means money out of his own pocket. In my opinsaturday night. — Jeffrey R Wieser, DVM, Brookfield, 1. Dear Dr. Wieser: Thanks for vur comment, Keepreading From Mesquite, Texas: Most animal doctors went through at least eight years of college to get their degrees. They have college loans plus the expenses of runga veterinarypractice, As far »w, thereis no Medicaidfor » only resourcesfor indisent pet owners are humanesocieties and the SPCA. Doctors, denlists and restaurants refuse lyzed. I prayed he would show some improvement, but he be came worse. I found the number of avet in the phonebook. called himat homeat 8 p.m. andpleaded with himto cometo my house and end the kitten’s suffering Dr Kleban cameover promptly. gave the kitten an injection that put himtosleep and endedhis agony Two days later, we received a a generous deed andis will- ing to accept all the conse- on, J.B. is no good Samaritan. she is simply another person expeeting free veterinary care on a Covington, La.: | am aveteri narian who has never turned down an injuredor suffering ani mal for any reason. How many other health professionals must master surgery, internal medi cine, anesthesia, dentistry, oph thalmology and dermatology. to become successful? Becoming an animal doctor is a seven-day-a week job often paid with a hand shake and a thank-you. Watching a recovered patient walk out with 1 wageing tail is the best reward for most ofus.— Dr Rusty Maher hadan attack that left him para ANN LANDERS ered herself a ‘good Samaritan shouldn't veterinarians? Portland, Ore.: That vet who Tefused to removethe porcupine quills fromthe dog’s face until he was paid is in the wrong profes- sion. He shouldbealoan officer. Hopewell Junction, N.Y.: sympathy card from Dr. Kleban not abill. I hadto call to find out what I owed him. Charlotte, N.C.: It's not the medical emer gencies, you can't afford to have a dog. Pets are a privilege, not « Whenmydog washit by acar, the right vet said it would cost $700 to re: pair the leg. Herefusedto reduce his fee. Then hesaid, “Since you can't afford the $700, I can amputate the leg for $250.” I'm still seething. ‘The vet performed surgery. and the cat was hospitalized for 10° Mesa,Ariz.: | had akitten with neurological problemsfrombirth eo the Trail of Dreams ts ate A ti f Th eae W 400 Hello vy Draper iturin LAYS 80 Rast. Draper pi ad 75 Nunsense Hale Contee Theatre 2801S. Mann 84 $10 tu st ashults 8H and 391 childien, 488 "2 ented 1 ark “Lend Me a Tenor i mw § “Sweeney Todd TheDemon Rarher of Het St Lencatut rea ie Li's prea Tieton TheRaid someone with your kind heart and gentle spirit. Bless you. [hope the next letler was joking — but | wouldnt bet on it Chicago: My cat hada bad re action to a shot and almost died Dear Ann: A vet | knowretired \ith a huge bundle of money and yess what heis doing how? Rais days. When I expressed anxicly over thebill, the vet said the cal’s reaction to the shot was his re sponsibility The bill? Zero. ju jyoreupines. — No Name, No dress ae XEAPHELMEODSND, 7 TO Ug AMER93 MIMIC ace SALT CAKE“CINEMAS § 426 9653 ae oui + WISHMASTER HERC fur GEORGE OF THE: a — seizures, the whole bit. When the kitten was 9 months old, he ervices unless they are paid Saturday's Voyeur 97 rdan Riverdance sit Tha mh Dear Dr. Maher: Youcertainly found the ideal occupation for vet's fault. 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