Recently My dad was forced to use a Pet Hospital on a weekend after a Pit Bull broke away from the owner and mauled Jack (a Jack Russel)
The gash was so deep it didn't even bleed at first, yet it was down to the bone and required several layers to be stitched.
When he turned up at the Hospital the rabies tag was not enough, he had to provide the paperwork as proof of shots, something he wasn't prepared for.
My dad lost it when he was told what the bill was going to be. Well over $800 for twenty stitches, Well he exploded and told them $600 and not a penny more, and guess who had the dog? they did, and wouldn't return the dog until he paid cash? A check or credit card was suddenly a huge issue to the people behind the counter.
He proceeded to tell anyone and everyone how bad it was to go there.
I have heard of similar stories from other pet owners, and without getting into a blame game, was interested in your experiences.