[Fumes]

That sounds about right... I had to bring my terrier mix in last summer after a dog fight one night. They wanted a $300.00 deposit just to examine him. I had no choice, so I paid it. Then they wanted almost $1500.00 to complete the job. Granted, it was a bad fight and he had severe lacerations -- over 100 stitches -- but $1500?? Cripes. I had them stabilize him over night and took him to my regular vet in the morning who stitched him up for $400. Nightmare. He's okay now, working off his medical bills by digging holes in the back yard and staying out of trouble.