So...we've had to board our dogs quite a bit lately because we have no friends/ family here to watch them while we're gone. We have boarded at least 4 times that I can remember since December at the vet I've been using here. So far we've spent over 1K with them including boarding and vetting.
I've had a couple issues with them that made me a little uneasy. But here's what REALLY sent DH and I over the edge yesterday...
I called last minute to have them boarded for Wednesday night/ Thursday day. It was last minute due to a family emergency (all is well, no worries!). When I called the girl tried to tell me that Colt needed his 2nd round of his flu vaccine. Why dogs are required to have that for them is beyond me...but that's another story! I reminded her that he had his 2nd round last time he was boarded 2 weeks ago. She was all..."yeah, you're right, he's good to go".
DH shows up to drop them off and the same crap. Tried to tell him Colt needed the vaccine. He corrected them as I had pre warned him! Same thing..."yep, you're right".
Yesterday, after a really long tough day, DH goes to pick them up. When I look at the bill sent home I about blew a gasket. Damn if they didn't give my dog that freaking vaccine...and charge me for it!
This was done without our consent, and without so much as a phone call.
I called to find out what the deal was. They informed me that while Colt was supposed to get the vaccine last time, they dropped the ball and he didn't actually get it. This was verified by my statement. So they gave it to him this time instead.
Is it illegal to give my dog vaccinations without my consent? Even if those vaccinations are required by the facility?
I'be been told that the vet will call me this morning to talk about what's happened. I'm waiting patiently! 4951