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R. P. McMurphy

(837 posts)
Sat Feb 8, 2014, 12:38 PM Feb 2014

One of my cats (and me too) needs some DU love

I know that none of you know me. All I ever do is lurk here but I have been here since 2005 and I know that there are a lot of good people here who will send some love to my kitty.

Mama Cat is a sweet, loving cat. She always comes to me and always appreciates the food I give her. Today she wouldn't get up off her bed and, even though it was tuna day, she wouldn't get up to eat. When I tried to pick her up she made aggressive sounds and gave me a little warning bite. Something is wrong.

I tried to get my vet to see her but I don't have the money today and told the vet that I get paid this Thursday and asked her to take a postdated check. I have always paid my vet bills when services were rendered and have donated (not a lot but what I could spare) to this vet to help them with the unwanted animals they take in. She refused to see Mama Cat without payment today. I really lost my cool and told her to go fuck herself. I am so disappointed and depressed.

Mama Cat is at least up and walking around some now. I know that people believe I worry too much about my cats but I am anxious around people and my cats are my best friends. I'll take her to another vet on Thursday. In the meantime, please send some good wishes, prayers or just good vibes to Mama Cat. I need to believe that someone besides me cares about her.

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One of my cats (and me too) needs some DU love (Original Post) R. P. McMurphy Feb 2014 OP
Mine has done that, then got better. I'd still go to vet, but we get how you feel. Hoyt Feb 2014 #1
Thank you an Atticus. R. P. McMurphy Feb 2014 #2
This message was self-deleted by its author R. P. McMurphy Feb 2014 #3
Me and my best friend, hermetic Feb 2014 #4
My Big Boy and Pretty Girl are sending best wishes to Mama Cat in hopes that all will Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2014 #5
sending healing and feel better vibes to Mama Cat magical thyme Feb 2014 #6
Good vibes to Mama Cat and you - LiberalElite Feb 2014 #7
Sending healing vibes to Mama Cat warrior1 Feb 2014 #8
Sending good vibes to Mama Cat onestepforward Feb 2014 #9
Mojo, Majik cat and the human send vibes irisblue Feb 2014 #10
sending you and mama cat love and positive energy bench scientist Feb 2014 #11
Hope your Mama Cat gets well and you find a good vet. Crewleader Feb 2014 #12
Good vibes coming at you and Mama Cat! flying rabbit Feb 2014 #13
Best to you and kitty. 840high Feb 2014 #14
Where are you located drmeow Feb 2014 #15
good luck mgcgulfcoast Feb 2014 #16
Sending you and Mama Cat some love and hugs across the miles. Liberalynn Feb 2014 #17
Very best wishes and healing vibes to Mama Cat Cadfael Feb 2014 #18
Would people tell you that you worry too much LoveMyCali Feb 2014 #19
Love, snuggles and good vibes to Mama Cat and you….From my six…. Demoiselle Feb 2014 #20
White healing light purrs, Mama... MrMickeysMom Feb 2014 #21
Much love from van gogh and me to you and mama cat Arcanetrance Feb 2014 #22
get your kitty to another vet orleans Feb 2014 #23
Best wishes to you and your cat. hrmjustin Feb 2014 #24
ginormous hugs to you two fizzgig Feb 2014 #25
Healing vibes from my cat, AC, and me. TexasTowelie Feb 2014 #26
 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
1. Mine has done that, then got better. I'd still go to vet, but we get how you feel.
Sat Feb 8, 2014, 12:46 PM
Feb 2014

My cat, Atticus, is also sending good vibes toward both of you. Let us know how it goes.

Response to Hoyt (Reply #1)

hermetic

(8,331 posts)
4. Me and my best friend,
Sat Feb 8, 2014, 12:54 PM
Feb 2014

MinMin, are sending good wishes and vibes to you and Mama Cat. I think what your vet did is despicable. Glad you are able to see another one.

MinMin has now and again gone off his food and water for a day. I worry like crazy. Next day, all better. So I understand. Praying for good health for you both.

Tuesday Afternoon

(56,912 posts)
5. My Big Boy and Pretty Girl are sending best wishes to Mama Cat in hopes that all will
Sat Feb 8, 2014, 01:16 PM
Feb 2014

soon be well with her.

I hope you can find another Vet. I don't think this one should expect Customer Loyalty from you.

 

magical thyme

(14,881 posts)
6. sending healing and feel better vibes to Mama Cat
Sat Feb 8, 2014, 01:17 PM
Feb 2014

and to you too, R.P.

I don't understand vets refusing to see patients who normally pay as they go and one time cannot. I'm so sorry yours is such a jerk. An acquaintance of mine went through that a couple years ago with a local equine vet. He actually *worked* for the vet, getting up in the middle of the night to plow out her very, very long driveway to make sure she could get out for emergencies. He owed her nothing and always paid as he went. And yet when he had an serious illness run through his barn, she refused to come out because he couldn't pay on the spot. The snow we had that winter alone would have paid any bills incurred, but she refused. She's lost a lot of business as a result of what happened in that situation. It may take some time, but their karma does eventually catch up with them.

In the mean time, good wishes also finding a better vet. It sucks to have to go through this when they are not feeling well. It's harder for the new vet, who doesn't have a history on them, and so harder for everybody. Hopefully Mama Cat will bounce back and be fine by tomorrow, so you can have some time to find a better vet.

LiberalElite

(14,691 posts)
7. Good vibes to Mama Cat and you -
Sat Feb 8, 2014, 01:29 PM
Feb 2014

pay no attention to those who think you worry too much about your cats. IMO they don't understand and probably never will. That's their problem.

irisblue

(33,048 posts)
10. Mojo, Majik cat and the human send vibes
Sat Feb 8, 2014, 02:08 PM
Feb 2014

and that vet....geez. (((hugs))) for you. There are many days when my furpack is better then a lot of other people.

drmeow

(5,034 posts)
15. Where are you located
Sat Feb 8, 2014, 05:20 PM
Feb 2014

I LOVE my vet - he does a bunch of the trap, neuter, release surgery in the area and will ALWAYS see me if my cat has an emergency.

LoveMyCali

(2,015 posts)
19. Would people tell you that you worry too much
Sat Feb 8, 2014, 08:40 PM
Feb 2014

about any other family member?

I'm glad Mama cat is moving around a little more now, my kitty girls (Symone and Raven) and I are sending positive, healing thoughts.

Demoiselle

(6,787 posts)
20. Love, snuggles and good vibes to Mama Cat and you….From my six….
Sat Feb 8, 2014, 10:17 PM
Feb 2014

…eight, if you count the dogs….fur persons.

Arcanetrance

(2,670 posts)
22. Much love from van gogh and me to you and mama cat
Sun Feb 9, 2014, 01:29 AM
Feb 2014

I know what you're going through last year I would up in a similar issue with van gogh thankfully I found a vet who would see him and is now his regular vet. I'd make some calls around to other vets see if one will see mama cat.

orleans

(34,094 posts)
23. get your kitty to another vet
Sun Feb 9, 2014, 02:41 AM
Feb 2014

and don't tell them you can't pay until the visit is OVER!

then tell them you can make a partial payment and will pay the balance on thursday.

best of wishes to you and your baby.

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