The clinic said in a statement saving the pet is its main priority, and surrendering the animal is seen as a last resort.
PORTLAND, Maine - The emergency veterinary clinic accused of taking and rehoming a woman’s puppy due to her inability to pay for the animal’s medical bill hasThe Maine Veterinary Medical Center said there were inaccuracies in the original story. However, WGME said no incorrect facts were identified by the clinic in the story.
Mullen said her vet recommended the Maine Veterinary Medical Center, a 24-hour emergency clinic, and Jaxx was admitted.The following day, Mullen said the veterinary clinic informed her that the surgery cost more than $10,000. After looking into financing options all day, Mullen said she only qualified for a small fraction of the cost.In its statement, the MVMC said the medical plan was discussed with Mullen regarding the cost of Jaxx’s surgery and continued care, as well as the about $10,000 cost for this treatment. It said several credit options were discussed, including CareCredit, Wells Fargo credit, and Scratch Pay, and that it accepts all major credit card and pet insurance options.
“The doctor then raised the possibility of rather than euthanizing Jaxx, to instead surrender him to another owner who would be able to pay for the surgery and care for Jaxx,” the statement says. “The owner, understandably distraught, told the doctor, ‘If you guys can give him a life and it’s not with me, then that’s fine.’”
A spokesperson from the clinic’s corporate owner, Rarebreed Veterinary Partners, said when a person surrenders a pet, it’s a legally binding contract.In its statement, the MVMC said saving the pet is its main priority, and surrendering the animal is seen as a last resort.
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