Do vets usually do this?

yosemite

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Originally Posted by Epona

It nearly went in the bin unopened because there were pictures of animals on the envelope and I thought it was some advertisment from Whiskas or the like


It's actually a criminal offence in the UK to open a letter that has been sent via Royal Mail if it is not addressed to you - even the police need a warrant to open someone else's mail as part of a criminal investigation. I've committed a criminal offense


I don't really get the whole 'cutesy' thing, it's just not me at all.
I think it's illegal to open mail addressed to anyone else in places other than the UK so I'm thinking that all those personal assistants/secretaries should be arrested and tossed into jail for criminal offenses.


One mustn't take life too seriously or they will fail to enjoy the little things that keep the less cerebral of us smiling.
 

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I got post card reminders, but I don't remember how it was addressed.

The vet sent me sympathy cards after Cleo and Shadow were pts.
 

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Originally Posted by Yosemite

I think it's illegal to open mail addressed to anyone else in places other than the UK so I'm thinking that all those personal assistants/secretaries should be arrested and tossed into jail for criminal offenses.


One mustn't take life too seriously or they will fail to enjoy the little things that keep the less cerebral of us smiling.
Hmm, now that I'm thinking about it, it simply might be illegal with out permission from said addressee.. if not, then it could turn into a serious way for employers to get rid of employees...

In any case, I'm sure that my crew would ask me to open their mail and file it for them, given that they want me to do everything else too. Apparently I'm designated to be a secretary at work and at home.
 

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Mine send out postcards as reminders too addressed to the pet. I think it's quite cute
I hope they don't throw me in jail for opening Mosi's da bird the other week. It was addressed to him but I reckoned he's want me to help him open it
 

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Our vet does that too. I don't find it disturbing at all, I think it's kinda funny!
 

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Originally Posted by DIEGO

Its called a sense of humour
. In New Zealand a majority of vets do that.
especially down in the south! I think it's cute, cats deserve mail too!
 

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Yup - both of my boys get lovely cards in the mail with kitty pictures on them addressed to them with my surname reminding them that it's time for their shots and checkups. I think it's cute!
 

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Originally Posted by mbjerkness

My vet does, I think its cute. the last one said Sophie, it is time for your Mommy to bring you for your check up. Please have Mommy phone for an appointment
Our vet does the letter addresed to the cats, which is bad enough but if I got one like that I would change vets

Slave maybe, Mother certainly not.
 

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Yeah, some people find the "mommy" thing OTT.
I think the cards addressed to the pets are a cute, harmless way to inject a little humour into the mundane.
I addressed my SS gift to the cat, I figured she was going to enjoy it the most. I hope the person didn't mind!
 

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This does remind me, though, of the last time I had Harvey's asthma prescription filled at CostCo. The pharmacy assistant kept insisting to me that they couldn't give the prescription to me and that Harvey would have to pick it up himself. I explained that Harvey rarely leaves the house and doesn't know how to drive so it would be quite impossible. It took me several minutes to get him to believe that Harvey is a cat...despite the fact that the name on the prescription was "Harvey (Cat)".[/quote]

that's funny
 

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Originally Posted by Anakat

Our vet does the letter addresed to the cats, which is bad enough but if I got one like that I would change vets

Slave maybe, Mother certainly not.
I don't mind being called Mommy the kids tell the dogs and cat all the time go see Mom. she has the treats
 

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I don't mind being called Mommy either.
In fact when I talk to Gracie, Annabelle or Elliott I always refer to myself as Mommy.
Like "come on guys, Mommy has your canned food".

I always say we have 7 kids.
Four of them have two legs and the other three have fur, four legs and a tail.
 

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Common practice here... My only issue was when my old vet ( hadnt seen my girls in 2 yrs) sent Kandie a shot notice a week after her passing
 

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My vet addresses the notices to the kitties too. Having 7 cats it really helps us remember who is do when.
 

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Originally Posted by mbjerkness

My vet does, I think its cute. the last one said Sophie, it is time for your Mommy to bring you for your check up. Please have Mommy phone for an appointment
See, I think that's adorable. I also fully consider myself to be Loki and Possum's mom. They need me to do most everything for them. Isn't that what moms usually do?


Tricia
 

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My vet doesn't do that but in a way I wish I would get some sort of reminder. After a while life gets in the way and it becomes easy to forget things that aren't supposed to be done right away. I do think it's cute, though. I know I'd get a chuckle out of it.

I would think that most cats would bury the letter/card in the litter box. Shadow doesn't like the vet.

Originally Posted by Epona

anthropomorphism
Thanks, I had to go look up what that meant. It's too early in the morning for such a big word.
 
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Originally Posted by tierre0

My vet sends out similar notices as well. I also got a sympathy card addressed to both Sassy and I when I had to have my cat Flippy put down last March.
Now that I think is sweet and appropriate in those circumstances
 

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Epona, I just didn't want you to think you were alone! I think it's pretty ridiculous to address mail to a cat (marginally acceptable if it's some sort of advertising, but official correspondence from my veterinarian?). It also presents the issue of sending mail to now-deceased pets. I've had vet practices do this, but I ignore it. I wouldn't be using the vet if I didn't think they were doing a good job. Some vets have no control over the administrative things in group practices, so I can't hold it against them.

I am not anybody's Mommy, either.
 
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