A touching story of how anadorable little puppyreceived a second chance at life is melting hearts across the internet.
TheNew Zealand-based vetrevealed that a family had recently brought in theirLabrador Poodlemix puppy to his clinic, asking for him to be put to sleep due to birth defects, according to a post shared on X, formerly known as Twitter.
A compassionate vet was praised for his decision to save a seven-week-old puppy from euthanasia
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The tiny puppy, weighing just 5 kg and too young to be separated from his mother, was handed over to the vet with the devastating request foreuthanasia. But instead of complying, the doctor saw an opportunity to give the little pup a second chance at life.
“A 7 week old puppy got brought into the clinic to be euthanized tonight. Very sad. Any way, meet my new son,” Dr. Oliver said in a tweet.
The previous owners of the adorable Labrador Poodle mix asked Dr. Oliver Reeve to put the little canine to sleep because of a birth defect
Already a pet parent to a dog, a cat, three rabbits, and two rats, the animal doctor happily opened the doors of his heart and home to his new tail-wagging friend.
“I’m now having anxiety about making sure his puppy life is as positive and rich as can be and then trying to make a big plan for his socialization. Things have come along [sic] way since our last puppy many years ago,” he added.
“Then he (should) be all good! He did well today. Brave little man,” he tweeted after the surgery.
The animal lover said he didn’t want to reveal what birth defects the pupper has so that his former owners are not unnecessarily judged. Nevertheless, he praised them for seeking a vet’s help instead of abandoning him.
“I’m not going to talk about what defects they are. People are likely going to be a bit judgemental about him being surrendered for the issue. The main thing is that the original owner sought veterinary care and didn’t let the puppy suffer,” he wrote. “People shouldn’t be shamed for seeking veterinary care and electingeuthanasiaor surrender. Vets are not the police and we don’t want people reluctant to see us because they fear judgement.”
The dedicated vet asserted that it is better to seek a doctor’s help regarding euthanasia instead of abandoning or dumping their pet
The self-proclaimed gamer and egalitarian reasserted that taking a pet to the vet for humane euthanasia is still a better option than getting rid of them in any other way.
“Taking a puppy to a vet and electing humane euthanasia is far better than letting the puppy suffer or dumping it – which definitely happens,” he wrote. “Euthanasia may not seem palatable but it is a treatment option that preserves welfare and there can be lots of reasons why it’s chosen.”
The primary goal is to relieve suffering and provide a peaceful, dignified end for pets whose quality of life has deteriorated beyond recovery.
“Officially obsessed with this lil guy,” another wrote.
“Why was he brought to euthanize? Is he medically having some issues?” one asked, to which the vet replied, “Yes. I’ll fix him up.”
Dr. Oliver was praised for bringing “top-level skills and ebullient style” every day to the Onewa Road Veterinary Hospital, where he works.
“He relishes the variety and challenge of working in a high-quality clinic, loves being around animals and being able to help them,” read a description on the clinic’swebsite.
The same series of tweets included someone questioning Dr. Oliver on whether he lied to the former pet parents.
“You lied and told them you euthanized this puppy and now you’re putting it all over the place that you kept the pup?” one X user said. “I’m not sure this is a solid legal plan?”
“I gave them the option of surrendering the puppy rather than euthanasia. They opted for surrender, sorry that wasn’t clear,” the vet clarified.
Dr. Oliver received well-deserved praise for his incredible response to a heartbreaking situation
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