Can I get my puppy back after signing him over to the vet?

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Can I get my puppy back if I signed away ownership to the vets under false pretences? I took my puppy to the vets because he looked very sick the vet suggested treatment I could never afford and he also told me my puppy would most likely die I had to sign away the puppy in order for him to get treated (heart breaking) a few days later I called to see how he was doing and receptionist said “oh he’s fine he only needed eye drops we’ve signed him over to a dog shelter”

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I'd be careful getting updates from the receptionist. They tend to not have any medical background or even the full story. I would call to ask to speak with the Vet who saw your dog or the practice owner or manager. Get the true story. Maybe they can tell you which shelter and if it wasn't expensive you can pay your bill. I doubt they had you sign paper work under false pretenses. We as vets don't want animals to suffer or die with out treatment. That is why we offer to take over their care at our own expense. There is a lot of emotional and compassion fatigue with in our profession and I can be 100% sure they did this to benefit your pet and not to purposely hurt or trick you. Good luck!

Can I get my puppy back after signing him over to the vet?

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