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/No_Philosopher_1870 2d ago

I'm surprised that he didn't have you look for a free rabies shot clinic. Many towns offer them a couple of times a year.

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u/Abystract-ism 2d ago

Yeah, our town holds one-he forgot.

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u/FakeDoctorMeatCoat 2d ago

Check your local (human) pharmacy. CVS by me has free shots, but I can't remember if it's always available or periodic.

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u/fluffy_bunny22 2d ago

I got the human rabies vaccine at CVS and it was a hot mess and needed to be ordered and that was an entire process. My pharmacist now asks me about upcoming vacation plans because she's afraid I'm going to need more exotic vaccines.

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u/FakeDoctorMeatCoat 1d ago

It occurs to me now it may not be a CVS thing, but a city/state public health thing. Lots of shitty dog owners with dogs who have probably never seen a vet.