Should my friend contribute to vet fees?

sheramber

When my friend looked after her while we went on holiday my dog acquired a tear to her side. Nobody had any idea how it happened.

As my dog was 13 years old my friend was panicking about her needing a GA to stitch it up but the vet managed to staple it without a GA.

I willingly paid the vet fee when I returned.

Accidents happen and a good friend is worth a lot.

I know my friend would have looked after my dog as one of her own.

tea_lover

As others have said, I wouldn't accept the money. If it will help her feel better, maybe she could make a donation to PDSA or something similar.

Talent

Don't accept anything from your good friend and get some pet insurance! If you go for pet insurance now you'll have to declare your pets health history and could affect future claims.

zeeksquirrel

happyinflorida wrote: »

You horrible person - I hope you have not got a dog and you never get one.

Think the original comment about current political parties attitudes, to which this was the reply, was meant tongue in cheek!!!!!

Sezzagirl

I would thank your friend for the offer and, if you don't need the money, suggest she makes a donation to PDSA or similar

Moneyboo

It is much easier to come by £150, even for the poorest person, than a decent, caring and honest friend. Not only did she walk your dog, but she felt so awful when something happened that she felt responsible even though she wasn't. I imagine the panic she felt on the walk home at having to tell you was horrendous for her. As a dog owner it is your responsibility to be sufficiently insured so this shouldn't even be an issue. Thank your friend for her kindness, and tell her she is in no way responsible and you won't hear another word about it. Then buy her a big drink!

pinkjets

No, I don't think you should accept any payment. Your friend is good enough to take your pet out. My dad would regularly call in and take my dog out if i was at work, and he also lets the dog off the lead which I love because then she gets a really good run out (German Shepherd so endless energy), so whether your dog was on or off the lead is irrelevant. Accidents happen and thankfully you dog was not seriously injured - I think you should stick with your initial feeling that you shouldn't accept payment from you friend and tell you husband he should be grateful that yous have a friend that is interested in your dogs well-being.
If your husband 'forces' you hand then get him to start walking the dog because you couldn't ever ask your friend to step in again ;-)