Abandonment

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If an animal should remain in the facilities of Friendship Springs Veterinary Care for a period in excess of five days beyond the time of scheduled dismissal, as determined by the sole discretion of Friendship Springs Veterinary Care, then this animal shall be presumed abandoned. After this time has passed, Friendship Springs Veterinary Care will make one written attempt to contact me at the address that has been provided on record to resolve this matter. If the issue is not resolved to the satisfaction of Friendship Springs Veterinary Care within ten days of receipt of this letter, then Friendship Springs Veterinary Care will declare the animal abandoned and proceed accordingly to dispose of the animal by whatever means seems most appropriate, such means may include but not be limited to adoption to another owner, retention in the clinic as a blood donor, transport to county animal control for disposition, or euthanasia.   The only acceptable resolution to this issue is payment in full for all services rendered to the date of release and the owner or agent picking the animal up from our facility.

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In the event that an animal is declared abandon, this does not mean the owner's financial responsibility for fees incurred for requested services rendered plus any additional fees related to the extended care of the animal during the abandonment period. Such accumulation of fees does not end until the day the animal is declared abandoned, and the owner will be liable and responsible for all such fees during this time.  Friendship Springs Veterinary Care will continue to attempt collection of such fee balances owed up to including but limited to turning the account over to collection agencies.  Additionally, the owner will also be responsible for all fees associated with collection efforts.