Florida Family Forced to Euthanize Puppy Adopted from County Shelter
FOX 13 Tampa BayDecember 29, 20252 min2,959 views
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- π A Lakeland family is heartbroken after being forced to euthanize their adopted puppy, Azie, just before Christmas.
- πΆ Azie, a 10-week-old puppy, was adopted from the Pulk County Animal Control Shelter during a free adoption event.
Puppy's Sudden Illness
- π©Ί Shortly after adoption, Azie became lethargic, and a family vet diagnosed a severe lung infection.
- π₯ The puppy's lungs were so filled with mucus that the veterinarian described them as entirely white, indicating a critical condition.
- πΈ The estimated cost for hospitalization and treatment was between $15,000 to $20,000, with no guarantee of recovery.
Difficult Decision and Shelter Response
- π Faced with overwhelming medical costs and a grim prognosis, the family made the agonizing decision to euthanize Azie.
- π’ The Pulk County Sheriff's Office, which runs the shelter, stated they do not knowingly adopt out sick animals and that any animal showing symptoms is treated by a veterinary team.
- π£οΈ A spokesperson mentioned that the shelter would have accepted the dog back if they had been notified of the illness, noting they were informed of wheezing four days after the adoption.
- π« The family expressed frustration, suggesting sick animals should be separated from healthy ones at the shelter.
- π¦ The Sheriff's Office confirmed there is no viral infection outbreak at the shelter.
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