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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The neuro surgery thing sounds like a guess. If the vet told her they would perform that surgery without doing diagnostic testing first then that sounds very unethical. More likely she couldn't or refused to pay for the diagnostic testing, and since the dog was suffering, the vet recommended to euthanize.

It's unlikely that this woman, and arguably many people except the top tier of society, would be able to pay for this dog's extensive medical care. I read the rescue's letter someone linked, and it says the dog required TWO surgeries and an MRI. At a private vet that would cost FAR MORE than $7k.

I am personally conflicted about putting a dog through that much medical care. It must have suffered terribly and been scared without its person. I know rescues do it because they are committed to saving every dog, but I have to question how much suffering it's ok to put an animal through.

I do think she made mistakes and I wouldn't adopt to her again if I were the rescue. It sounds like she did choose not to be with him when she left him to be put down, and I know there are people who make that decision but I think they shouldn't own pets.[/quote]

The rescue gave her a dog with serious medical issues and wouldn't help her.  They should not be a rescue and shut down.[/quote]

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