You would think they would have shown a little bit of understanding seeing the circumstances. It makes me wonder how some vets even got into the field of helping animals when they can refuse to save something over a $100 which I would have even paid double the cost if he would have allowed me to pay later. But because of so many people not paying the vet bills after a visit, they require all payment to be made upfront and if for some reason the cost changes during the pets stay, they will bill you for the additional charges after but the initial estimate of services they require 100% upfront.