Well, I just finished Niki's vet check that she needed to be a therapy dog and it went well except for a few details. First we ended up with a rabies shot that really wasn't due because the tech didn't read the chart that she wasn't needing another booster for a year. Shot was given before I caught it. The heartworm test with a stool sample (which I had to climb under an orange tree in the grove to get) cost $45 and, of course, was negative. Other shots $20. I opted out for heartworm meds because we do not have a very big problem down in the valley here only in the hills and mountains, that would have been another $40 and I know I can get it cheaper on PetMeds. Grand total for vet $92.00. Then there was a trip to Sonora for test $30 gas only. $20 for tests. Now $35 for TDI registration. Then $45 to buy a large sized cape that says Therapy Dog. $5 for CGC certificate. Maybe EBAY has some used capes. hmm will try that. Then to work in a hospital I need a TB test for me and an orientation session with the hospital. Then I will even need a background check, I think compliments of the hospital Being a therapy dog - priceless (I suppose). I was really excited, now I am wondering who is getting rich on my volunteer work.
What do you think?