or puppy for that matter. If someone says to you "hey, want a free kitten?" The appropriate response is "there is no such thing as a free kitten." Why do I bring this up. First, because it is true. Second, because in the veterinary world it is "baby season." We see all kinds of puppies and kittens in the early summer. That means lots of people asking, how much does it cost for vaccines? What does it cost to spay my cat? Do I really HAVE to do all that stuff? Why would I spend all that money on the cat? It was free! My favorite response/request lately... "The cat was free and I don't really want to pay that much. Can I make an offer, or will you price match if I can find it cheaper someplace else?" um... thanks, but no. If you can find it cheaper, go there. No, we don't price match, we are not Best Buy willing to sell it to you for the printed add price of our competitors. We are not a car dealership, our only offer is pay our price, or we don't do it.
This may sound a little harsh. But it really is a simple fact of life in the veterinary industry. It will cost a price for us to do it, and yes, we do expect to be paid when we do it. Can you go to Cub and ask if you can get groceries today, but not pay for a few weeks because you are going on vacation? Do you ask the gas station if you can make an offer or price match if you find it for less in Iowa? I guess, maybe some people do try....
Back to my point.... cost of cat litter, food and various supplies aside, there are very few times when a free cat is really free. Kind of like free lunch...no such thing. Most cats will encounter a vet visit at some time in their life....just because you didn't pay to get the cat doesn't mean it is free for life.
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