This is pretty messed up.

We all love our pets like family, but this story makes my blood boil. It reminds of when some billionaire leaves a ton of money to their cat or something.

I mean I know we all love our pets like family, but this is absurd.

And cruel.

A woman in Richmond, Virginia, had it clearly stated in her will that her beloved dog Emma, a Shih Tzu mix, was to be put to sleep and buried with her at the time of her death. Workers at the Chesterfield County Animal Services were heartbroken that they had to honor the recently deceased woman’s wishes, but they still euthanized the healthy dog. They actually tried to appeal to the woman’s estate, but to no avail. The dog’s owner was 67-year-old Anita Cullop-Thompson.

A healthy Shih Tzu mix named Emma was recently euthanized after her deceased owner left explicit instructions in her will for the pet to be cremated and buried with her, a report says. https://t.co/7ETaSY2jeP

— NBC10 Philadelphia (@NBCPhiladelphia) May 22, 2019

The manager of the animal care facility said, “We did suggest they could sign the dog over on numerous occasions — because it’s a dog we could easily find a home for and re-home. But ultimately, they came back in on March 22nd and redeemed the dog.”

Emma was taken directly to a vet’s office, euthanized, and then cremated. Her ashes were returned to the deceased woman’s estate. As you can imagine, this story went viral and greatly upset many people, including big-time celebrities.

Disgusting fucking nonsense https://t.co/E8C075xpPM

— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) May 23, 2019

Everyone involved needs to go to jail.

A woman who died in Virginia had stipulated that her dog be laid to rest with her . . . even though it was perfectly healthy. https://t.co/cYy3WP3oyj pic.twitter.com/9rElGXOb4g

— Rod Ryan Show (@rodryanshow) May 23, 2019

This is horrible. I took my dad's dog to visit him in hospice a few times, but it never occurred to either of us to euthanize his dog so it could be buried with him. I found a nice lady to take him instead. https://t.co/HUsZFca0FC

— Dixie (@phanson1253) May 23, 2019

Gross. No! I have provisions in my will for my dogs and have names listed for people who will care for them if something happens to me. Shame on the vet who did this.

— Mark Buchanan (@therealmarkb) May 22, 2019

The Humane Society of the United States is clear on where they stand on the issue. Vice President Amy Nichols said, “It is a heartbreaking situation. While we don’t know the specifics of this case, as a general matter, we don’t support the euthanasia of healthy and adoptable animals when other alternatives exist, such as re-homing of the pet.”

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