I did ask. One of the vets is known for turning sick animals away, and has a reputation for it. The other vet, which I have been using most recently, arranged for me to come in just before 6 with Misty, and when I said I couldn't pay there and then, they simply said that if I couldn't pay at least half of the cost at the time, then they would be unable to help.

I have really let Misty down, and now he is suffering because of me. I feel so bad.

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the link i posted sometimes has cat protections that help pay costs when ure down on ure luck... honestly phone round.. some are run from houses as so wil pick up the phone tonight... its worth a try

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Have you rang this number? 0800 731 2502, I can't see a time - may be blind though.

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I have been calling as we chat online, but I have been unable to get through to a real person. Still trying.

btw..the number for the cpl is the national number for Sussex or something, and the one listed for Inverness is a Glasgow number. Off to search the yellow pages...

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rang that - automated response

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OK, I got a local number...the lady is not available, so i left a message on her machine. fingers crossed she calls me back...

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Oh dear, where abouts are you?

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where in the highlands are u.. anywhere near allness at all??

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Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature. .... Helen Keller

oh hun it sounds like you are having a really rough time i really hope that you get through to someone about your cat. Good luck, and try not to feel too guilty it is amazing how many people dont take out insurance on there pets (i havent got insurance for my puppy yet but thats cos i dont have a job and cant afford too i will be getting insurance when i get money though.) Let us know how you get on. x

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Success!!

Got out the old fashioned yellow pages, and got a number fot a cp branch near me...told them my predicament, and they are arranging an appointment for misty tomorrow, and I am paying them back at the end of the month. Pendlehog, you are right, they are fantastic!!

Unfortunately, there is nothing that can be done tonight, but when i get home from work tomorrow, I will have an appointment to take my cat to....at the vet that initially turned me away.

Thanks everyone for your help, and I will let you know how it goes.

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