Just to get a bit of perspective on this, this lad is taking a bit of a slagging yet I know plenty of people who can well afford any vets bill but still begrudge paying the money or paying to have insurance.......if this story is all kosha, then it sounds like the lad made a hasty decision when feeling a little backed into a corner.......no more, no less.
Learn a lesson matey, move on and forget it.........end of.