Cat Owner Takes Healthy Cat To Be Euthanized For Not Using Litter Box, But Vet Rescues Her Life
By Mike-Ross
Pets are family, and taking care of them is a lifelong responsibility. However, many pet owners abandon their furry friends for trivial reasons, even going as far as attempting to euthanize them. This was the sad reality for one innocent cat, who was almost put to sleep over a minor medical issue. Fortunately, this feline's life was spared, and she's now searching for a new loving home.
Meet Lulu, a beautiful 13-year-old Himalayan cat who was brought to a vet by her previous owners with a heartbreaking request to put her down. The reason behind this devastating decision was that Lulu had trouble using her litter box, leading her to pee outside it. According to People magazine, this was the only reason for her owners' decision to end her life.
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The vet examined the cat and found that she was in good health, and refused to euthanize her. The vet instead urged the owners to sign over ownership of Lulu. After the owners agreed, the vet brought Lulu to the Dutchess County SPCA, a no-kill shelter.
Shelter staff soon realized there was a reason that Lulu wasn’t using the litter box: she had urinary crystals, a common problem among cats of her breed. “The issue was resolved with a simple diet change,” Lynne Meloccaro, the executive director of Dutchess County SPCA, told People. “Since she has been here, she has not had any problems with the litter box.”
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It’s heartbreaking to think that Lulu’s previous owners nearly had this beautiful cat put to sleep over such a minor medical issue that could have been easily resolved. The shelter urged people to explore other solutions before resorting to euthanasia.
“Your pet doesn’t want to leave you — don’t give up on them until you have explored every option for helping them,” Meloccaro said.
But thankfully, Lulu’s life was spared, and now this sweet senior cat is looking for a new, laid-back home to spend her days in.
Her adoption page says she is looking for a quiet home with a warm bed to curl up in. She is good with children over 12 but not good with other cats, and would do best as the only pet in the household.
Interested owners can apply online. They will need to meet Lulu in person at the shelter in Hyde Park, New York to be considered.
It’s heartbreaking that anyone would try to have their pet euthanized like this, but we are glad Lulu’s life was spared and she is in good hands.
Be sure to this story to spread the word about Lulu and help her find a good new home!
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