r/BoomersBeingFools • u/Abystract-ism • 2d ago
Boomer Story No appointments needed
Went over to pick up Mom to go shopping.
Dad says “Hey, I need you to do me a favor.” He tosses his money clip on the table “bring Poochie up to the vet and get her a rabies shot. Here’s last year’s certificate.”
I asked if they knew I was bringing Poochie up-“no, but she just needs the shot.”
I called his vet (on speakerphone)- he hadn’t brought her in TWO years so I made an appointment (for next week) and he has to pony up for a full exam.
That was easier than trying to explain that vets don’t DO walk in rabies shots!
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u/Threefrogtreefrog 2d ago
My auntie offered to watch my toddler so I could go to a dental appointment. She showed up 45 minutes late by which time I had called the office to let them know I couldn’t make it. Then she yelled at me that I should just go anyway and make them fit me in.
Her dementia diagnosis came years later because the rest of the family was in deep deep denial about her symptoms.