JenniD
Well-Known Member
Strictly speaking Cyril isn't really a pet, but the following account deserves to be shared because it's so absurd!
My friend L and her family in Sussex have a large garden with trees at the back. They've been feeding a squirrel for a year or so now, and Cyril has become a much loved friend.
One morning L went out to take some food to Cyril, and found to her horror that Cyril was limping and blood was coming from one of his legs.Her husband away on business and being an animal lover L contacted the next door neighbour and told him about C. The neighbour said that he'd take it to a vet that he knows that makes time to deal with the odd wild animal!
Anyway......some hours later, she got the number from the neighbour - who shortly afterwards went on holiday - she rang the place where Cyril was taken to and spoke to a receptionist. She said: "I'm enquiring about Cyril the squirrel who was brought in by my neighbour this morning, and was wondering how he's doing." Receptionist: "I'M VERY SORRY MADAM, BUT WE CAN'T GIVE OUT PATIENT INFORMATION!!" L: I don't understand. He's a squirrel from our garden!! Recep: YES, BUT WE STILL CAN'T GIVE OUT INFORMATION ON PATIENTS!!.....
WHAATTT!....now come on..have you ever heard anything so ridiculous?? poor L is none the wiser. I'll let you know what happened if I hear an update.
My friend L and her family in Sussex have a large garden with trees at the back. They've been feeding a squirrel for a year or so now, and Cyril has become a much loved friend.
One morning L went out to take some food to Cyril, and found to her horror that Cyril was limping and blood was coming from one of his legs.Her husband away on business and being an animal lover L contacted the next door neighbour and told him about C. The neighbour said that he'd take it to a vet that he knows that makes time to deal with the odd wild animal!
Anyway......some hours later, she got the number from the neighbour - who shortly afterwards went on holiday - she rang the place where Cyril was taken to and spoke to a receptionist. She said: "I'm enquiring about Cyril the squirrel who was brought in by my neighbour this morning, and was wondering how he's doing." Receptionist: "I'M VERY SORRY MADAM, BUT WE CAN'T GIVE OUT PATIENT INFORMATION!!" L: I don't understand. He's a squirrel from our garden!! Recep: YES, BUT WE STILL CAN'T GIVE OUT INFORMATION ON PATIENTS!!.....
WHAATTT!....now come on..have you ever heard anything so ridiculous?? poor L is none the wiser. I'll let you know what happened if I hear an update.
