Our precious Boo is there right now as I write this review and I can tell you her care and health is more of a priority than the purchase of a new car for us. I don't know a vet that isn't costly when it comes to surgery, blood work, IV's, meds, etc. Our little sweetie is a severe diabetic which has cost us thousands to keep her healthy. She is like our own child and I would not put a price on the amt of $ I would limit myself to in order to keep her this way. She survived ketoacidosis 5 yrs ago and is 17 yo today. Her blood sugar right now is out of control after an abrupt crash yesterday. There are pet owners and then there are animal lovers who see their pets as family and will do anything for them. If I had a child and they were in a hospital I wouldn't say, "ok well after 2500 pull the plug on the kid because she's just not that important to me and I wont be able to purchase that sports car Ive got my eye on!" Catzablanca is all about Cats - no barking dogs to be disturbed by or frightened of in the waiting room or kennel. We also have a great pet Beagle and treat her with the same amt of love and care as our little Boo. When you are gravely ill, you don't want a lot of noise and unfortunately when dogs are stressed and afraid they bark continuously. We dont put our pets in kennels for this reason and because of respiratory infections that often occur as well. We pay folks to babysit them in their own home when we're away. Again, I wouldnt drop my kids off at some place and have them in cages for days but thats just me. Some people have no alternatives, Im glad we do. Catzablanca provides top care for felines in my opinion and I cannot speak for all the docs there but Dr Mango is wonderful! A very modest, kind person who genuinely cares about her patients. There are crazy busy days there like anywhere and you might have to wait a bit longer at times than you would like to pick up your loved one. If expense is your concern - purchase pet insurance or a stuffed toy that resembles a cat / dog to cu Hide