Please tell me if I am unreasonable!
My dog is 1.5 years old. I registered him at the vets that my partner's mum works at. She has been the receptionist there for over 15 years. She's been able to get him a few favours there - he's been allowed to stay in their kennels whilst she works there until one of us can pick him up, he's had a free vet check when he hurt his paw and got free antibiotics. They all love him there. It's a 45 minute walk away though and I don't drive. It's also more expensive than other local vets.
I've been deliberating getting my dog neutered for the last year, had prices from various vets etc. I've finally decided to do it, before I go back to work in a week, and before my partner gets new carpets and sofas in a few weeks time (my dog marks a lot and Im hoping the neutering will stop him ruining the new things!)
I got a new quote from the vets for the castration - £380. Up from £300 in January when I got a price previously. So I called around the other local vets and there's one that will do it for £216. So I've signed him up there, not just because of the price but because it is much closer to me as well - think 10 minutes walk away compared to 45 minutes. It is so much more convenient and they were really lovely.
However, my partners mum has hit the roof. Really, really upset that I've abandoned her vets, especially after "all the freebies I've been given". She said I am valuing money over my dog's care and wellbeing (the new vets sounds lovely and has a good reputation?!). She is taking it really personally.
Was I really terrible to move vets for a cheaper price and closer location? Or should I have stayed loyal and paid the higher price and really inconvenient location?
My partner's mum is retiring next year so i was planning to move vets then anyway to a closer one...