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I don’t blame you. I only take my cats in if there is a problem.
If they tried to take her to quarantine at a shelter, I would lose it, but for now, I'm just trying to get through this and not make things worse for Juno by antagonizing the vet or animal control. As much as I want to fly into a rage, sometimes the quickest way out is through.I have to say you all seemed to handle these kinda situations way more level headed then I would of. I mean holy heck man...they work at a vet poking and prodding. I'd of lost it an on them! It's not the cats fault they don't know how to safely do their jobs! Idc who or what someone is an threat on my baby would send me over the edge. Make sure you let everyone in your area know to avoid that vet.
If they tried to take one of MY cats, the next sound you would hear would be that of a shotgun shell racking into the chamber!If they tried to take her to quarantine at a shelter, I would lose it...
You should second guess going to THAT particular vet!...this experience is making me second guess going to the vet...
I think that OP is better off NEVER going back to that particular vet. Perhaps a certified letter on legal letterhead detailing the losses that OP incurred due to this even and informing the vet you will be seeking a new Vet for your cat. And strongly implying if they complicate that you will pursue some form of remediation. It might put the fear of god into the Vet to dissuade them from acting so stupidly in the future.I'm not suggesting that you take legal action against this vet even though I think you could. It would probably end up with a lot of dragging through proverbial mud and, in the end, nobody would really win. I think most people reading this topic would agree with me.
However, I do think that you should go back to this vet, do a little bit of fist-pounding on the table and tell them why you will be shopping for a new vet.
It also brings up a question of their ability to handle a cat.
Or, better, find a new vet and send the old vet a letter requesting that your cat's vaccination records be transferred to the new one with an explanation why.Perhaps a certified letter...
I'm not going to raise a stink right now, because this whole thing has really only affected me, not Juno. But I do think the policy is stupid for not leaving any discretion. Why get your indoor cat vaccinated if up-to-date vaccination status will not prevent needing to quarantine, and getting the vaccine may actually be the but-for cause of needing to quarantine (i.e., that's why Juno bit; because she was stuck with a needle)? I'm actually super paranoid/terrified about rabies (during one phase of my life, I had to be vaccinated against it), and yet this whole thing seems more like unthinking bureaucracy than anything else.I'm glad you're handling this as calmly as possible. I think it only needs to big as big a deal as you make it and it all sounds very straightforward and standard to me.
The thing is: rabies is an incredibly serious disease and if a human contracts it and is not vaccinated in time, they will most likely die a horrible death. We know the likelihood your cat had it is basically 0 but this is why it is taken so seriously. We are fortunate to have vaccines for it.
Cat bites sometimes happen even to the best, most gentle, patient vet workers. When you handle that many animals every day, chances are you will get bit eventually. I don't think it needs to big a big deal at all. If your cat is typically especially stressed at the vet, ask for gabapentin to give beforehand as it will help her remain calm for handling and actually makes her forget the experience entirely. Some cats need this and that's ok. It makes it easier for them, for their parents, and for the veterinary staff.
Hope the remainder of Juno's quarantine goes well and the next phone call is an easy one!
Tempting, but the real irony would be when Juno mauls me for trying to get her into a costume.