Dear Mucker
Ignorance, pure unadulterated ignorance!!!
If you are going to "axe grind" about Vets and Rescues don't use sweeping blague statements like the above. Construct an arguement with facts and put your case forward in a way that may win you support. When your post is read, you appear to be a bitter person, or are you just plain obtuse.
On a personal note I've had two Lurcher bitches go downhill very rapidly with Pyometra, they were both only four years old. It is very unpleasent for the Bitch, and if it' is not dealt with directly, can be life threatening.
Bandit