They sacrificed and cremated a healthy bitch to bury with her owner

A woman asked in her will that her pet be buried with her. At this request, the animal was sacrificed and cremated. The terrible event occurred in the United States.

Animal protection badociations tried to obstruct the procedure, but it was finally completed.

"We repeatedly suggest that the dog can give up, for which we could have easily found a home," said Carrie Jones, director of Chesterfield Animal Services in Virginia, according to the Associated Press.

Emma, ​​the shih tzu dog, was sacrificed on March 22nd.

In countries like the UK, healthy animals can be slaughtered, but only after consulting a veterinarian.

"Almost all veterinarians have been invited to practice euthanasia on healthy animals," said a spokesman for the British Veterinary Association.

"Common reasons for sacrificing a dog include the bad behavior of the animal, the poor health of the owner and the move to a property that is not suitable for the animal."

"When this scenario is presented to them, veterinarians will guide clients through a rational and ethical decision-making process to reach a decision that is in the best interest of the animal, after careful consideration of all options available. circumstances of the animal and the owner. "