On social media, a heartwarming story about a seven-week-old puppy, whose owners requested euthanasia due to the need for surgery, was rescued, and gained attention.
Owners faced the challenge of surgery costs and were unable to afford the necessary treatment to save their dog.
Fortunately, a vet saved the adorable seven-week-old puppy and gave him a second chance at life.
A seven-week-old puppy, struggling to avoid euthanasia due to the need for surgery, was rescued by a vet who is now being hailed as a ‘rare soul’
Vet moved to tears after the seven-week-old puppy’s owners requested euthanasia
On X, formerly known as Twitter, a heartwarming story has captured the attention of animal lovers worldwide.
Oliver Reeve, a compassionate vet from New Zealand, is being hailed as a ‘rare soul’ after rescuing a seven-week-old labradoodle puppy, now named Toby.
He wrote on X: ‘A 7 week old puppy got brought into the clinic to be euthanised tonight. Very sad. Any way, meet my new son.’
Toby has a second chance at life after being rescued by Oliver Reeve
In the post, Toby was seen in an adorable picture; however, few people knew that he was about to be euthanized by his owner.
According to Oliver Reeve, Tobuy was brought in by his previous owners to be euthanized due to the high cost of necessary surgeries for his birth defects.
Oliver Reeve shared the touching story on X, Toby, who weighed just 5kg at the time, was suffering from life-disrupting health conditions caused by birth defects. Unable to afford the surgery, the owners felt they had no other option.
Dr. Reeve decided to rescue the poor seven-week-old puppy
Despite the challenges, Dr. Reeve decided to adopt Toby, adding him to his already full household of rescued animals, which includes two other dogs, one cat, one rat, and three rabbits.
Toby quickly settled into his new home, winning over Dr. Reeve’s daughter, who suggested his name.
“My daughter wants to call him Toby, which is a solid name. We’ll see if it fits,” Dr. Reeve wrote. “Pet names depend a lot on if my wife has had a really difficult child by the same name in her class, then we can’t use that name.”
Toby has life-saving surgery after rescue
Toby has since received the first of the necessary surgeries to correct his birth defects and is recovering well.
Dr. Reeve shared updates on Toby’s progress, posting pictures of the little puppy wrapped in a cozy blanket post-surgery.
“Toby has been into the clinic today for the first surgery to correct his birth defects. He’ll need another surgery in a few months and then he (should) be all good! He did well today. Brave little man.”
The story of Toby’s rescue and recovery has resonated deeply with dog lovers around the world. Many have taken to social media to express their gratitude and admiration for Dr. Reeve’s compassion and dedication.
Dr. Oliver Reeve’s decision to save Toby, the seven-week-old labradoodle, has touched the hearts of many and serves as a reminder of the profound impact one person’s compassion can have.
Social media creation
Oliver Reeve’s post and heartwarming story of Toby quickly went viral, capturing the attention of animal lovers.
In the comments, many viewers praised Oliver Reeve’s compassionate heart. They also wished Toby a happy life in his new home. However, some criticized Toby’s previous owners, suggesting that they were heartless.
One person said: As a besotted dog owner, it makes me sad that the family felt they had no option other than to put Toby to sleep.
A second wrote: He could have just offered to do the surgery for free
While a third commented: Treat a pet same as family, love them and take care of them, unfortunately expensive so don’t get if you genuinely can’t afford it xx
Someone else said: It’s exorbitant vet bills no??? that put people in such a dreadful situation.
