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birdographer

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7. I'm so sorry for your loss

Reply to slightlv (Reply #5)

Sat Aug 10, 2024, 05:41 PM

Aug 2024

We have a 24-hour emergency vet place about 43 miles away, so that's our backup. We have used them once and they were good. It's just a long ride. We currently are patients at the two vet places--I swear I want to get into a third in town, just to hedge our bets if we need them. The expense is outrageous.

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'Life and Death' for Pets: Elizabeth Warren Targets Firm Buying Veterinary Offices [View all] japple Aug 2024 OP

Good. I heard about this disgusting practice. Now that private equity is running out of things to invest in, such as SWBTATTReg Aug 2024 #1

A few vet offices near us have been bought by a corporation birdographer Aug 2024 #2

I count these reduced hours slightlv Aug 2024 #5

I'm so sorry for your loss birdographer Aug 2024 #7

Like you, I've also had to take some of my rescues slightlv Aug 2024 #8

I remember! birdographer Aug 2024 #9

I feel for you and your chicken... slightlv Aug 2024 #10

How can I find out if a veterinary practice is owned by a private equity firm? ShazzieB Aug 2024 #3

If your vet practice has a website, go there and look for the links at the bottom of the japple Aug 2024 #6

Important information MyMission Aug 2024 #4

I'm so glad this is getting some attention! I'll be very interested to follow what comes from this. liberalla Aug 2024 #11

UPDATE: Veterinary chains Mission, Southern plan merger japple Aug 2024 #12