Money, Cats and Animals: You owe me $5, kitty

You owe me $5, kitty

By georgia819 - 21/05/2009 08:06 - Australia

Today, my cat was hit by a car. I took it to the vet expecting the worst but they told me that she’d be fine. I was so happy I didn't even mind paying the $50 bill. The next morning my cat was dead. Having her put down humanely would have cost $45, I paid $5 extra to have her die in my kitchen. FML

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By strangeprincess - 09/09/2019 16:00

Today, I had to put my cat to sleep after she was in an accident. While I was crying hysterically, the vet asked me for $230. FML

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By sadcat - 06/02/2010 15:19 - United States

Today, I took my cat to the vet. He said he felt a strange lump that could be serious. I got really upset and picked her up, crying. The vet then told me I had to put her down. Absolutely devastated by having to euthanize my cat, I passed out. He meant I had to put her back on the table. FML

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By Mum2be - 15/08/2021 04:01

Today, I saved a kitten from the streets, cleaned her up and asked the vet what I should do with her because she was the sweetest thing and my cat has a highly contagious illness. The vet had to put her down. FML

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By Anonymous - 15/02/2023 07:00 - Estonia

Today, despite me not liking cats, which my wife knew, she got a cat anyway. Her cat went for a walk outside and was hit by a car. I rushed outside to help the cat but found she was already dead, and the culprit had driven away. When my wife found out that her cat was dead, she thought I'd killed her. FML

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By Thanks, but... - 09/09/2023 09:00 - United States

Today, I had to explain to my boss that the reason I was sobbing hysterically as she told me that I was getting a pay raise was because I was going to the vet to have my sick and dying cat put down. Good news at a bad time. FML

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By jnr1234 - 20/06/2012 02:15 - United States - Princeton

Today, I was sent a letter by the vet, saying my cat was late for her yearly checkup. My cat died last week and I'd had her cremated by the same people who had sent the letter. FML

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By chynna - 06/08/2014 21:35 - United States - Evansville

Today, I paid $325 to have the vet tell me that my 19-year-old cat ISN'T dying, she just had anxiety shits because we were gone on vacation for so long. FML

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By Anonymous - 21/07/2014 22:49 - United States - Dublin

Today, I had to take my cat to the vet. On the way there, he managed to get out of his cage, climb into the front seat, onto my chest, and howl in my face as I tried to drive down the highway. I ended up with stitches and still got charged for missing my cat's appointment. FML

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By good husband - 30/04/2013 16:03 - Canada

Today, I took my wife's cat to the vet for her yearly check up. I'm finishing the day at the hospital with multiple bite wounds and a deep gash in my leg. My wife chose to comfort her cat instead. FML

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By oneillrox - 03/11/2011 20:06 - United States

Today, I took my cat to the vet for an x-ray. They found three dollar coins in his stomach. The surgery to remove them is $600. FML

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Thursday 21 May 2009 17:27

Wow. That's awful, dude. I'm sorry.

Shalalalalala 0

Thursday 21 May 2009 17:27

Awww, I'm sorry about your cat. xx

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Puolukka 4

Thursday 21 May 2009 19:22

#69 Huh?! In Germany animal shelters won't even let you adopt a cat if you're not planning on letting it outside...with most cats anyway... If you don't live right by a highway or something then I don't see any harm in letting your cat outside...idk about where you're from, but most cats over here are smart enough not to get hit by cars...I've seen them sit by the road plenty of times waiting for cars to pass so they can cross... :) What you're saying in comparison to dogs that is kind of true though...

jackattack12 0

Thursday 21 May 2009 19:28

What is wrong with you? Why does $5 make a difference? I'm sorry your cat died, but YDI for being such an asshole about money.

pearls 0

Thursday 21 May 2009 19:41

This wouldn't have been such a jerk move if you left off the last sentence. Still, sorry about your cat.

RedNymph234 0

Thursday 21 May 2009 19:51

why didn't the vet notice something was wrong? that was a pretty BIG mistake on his or her part

mcbeth 0

Thursday 21 May 2009 19:58

cats suck anyways.

SheilitaR 0

Thursday 21 May 2009 19:58

I am so sorry to hear about your kitty... May she rest in peace...

heywowmoo 0

Thursday 21 May 2009 20:06

Your vet is a moron. And insanely cheap. Which probably isn't good. Get another vet next time.

lolnikki 0

Thursday 21 May 2009 20:16

That sucks so bad. Cats are very good at hiding sickness or injury. They all do that. The vet is an idiot, though.

lostmymind16 0

Thursday 21 May 2009 20:17

shouldnt you be mourning the loss of you cat and not the loss of your five dollars. regardless of whether the vet was wrong or not.. your the one who's thoughts are clearly misguided.

bread_fml 0

Thursday 21 May 2009 20:31

That sucks. Seriously though, $50 to mend a cat that's been hit by a car? Where on Earth do you live? Do they subsidize veterinary care there? My friend had a cat that broke it's paw. The bill came to like $1500 to get the cat fixed up.