Anyone who’s ever had to put their dog to sleep knows just how heartbreaking an ordeal it is. Sometimes, though, there’s simply no other way. When the suffering has gone on for too long, it’s the kindest thing to do.
I pray you never experience it yourself, but if you do then it’s important you stay by your best friend’s side until the end. No dog should have to spend its final moments on earth, frightened, in the company of strangers.
The puppy in this particularly story, Starfish, was found in a box, her legs bent at an unnatural angle.
The person who found her rushed her to a vet, where it was surmised that she would have to be put to sleep. She had been crushed, and so there was nothing to be done for her.
The vet was loath to put her down, but the dog was simply too badly damaged. It wasn’t fair to keep her alive.
Just seconds before Starfish was due to be euthanized, however, the head of the shelter entered the room and called a halt to proceedings.
As per The Dodo, she wanted a second opinion on Starfish.
So they took the pup to another vet. After a thorough examination, a more positive prognosis was given.➕
