Teen kidnaps puppy to save it from euthanasia
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A New Zealand teenager faced legal action after he stole his own injured puppy from a clinic to save it from euthanasia when the family couldn't afford expensive surgery after it was hit by a car.
The story appears headed for a happy ending, however. The public rallied to the plight of Bronson Stewart and 5-month-old puppy Buck on Wednesday, raising money to save the dog by paying the bill, local media reported.
After Buck was hit by a car two weeks ago neither Stewart, 19, nor his father Kevin could afford the 2,500 New Zealand dollars ($1,730) for the puppy's broken leg to be pinned back together or the $555 (NZ$800) for the leg to be amputated.
The family, which lives on welfare in the North Island city of Wanganui, instead offered to pay the veterinary clinic $3.50 a week, but the clinic declined.
The veterinarian then refused to return the pup, saying it was best the little dog be euthanized because he was in agony.
"I just knew I had to get my dog back. He's like my brother," Stewart told TV One's "Closeup" program Wednesday. "They can't just kill him because I haven't got any money."
Stewart went to the veterinary clinic last Friday and asked to see Buck, grabbed the little dog and ran home.
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The story appears headed for a happy ending, however. The public rallied to the plight of Bronson Stewart and 5-month-old puppy Buck on Wednesday, raising money to save the dog by paying the bill, local media reported.
After Buck was hit by a car two weeks ago neither Stewart, 19, nor his father Kevin could afford the 2,500 New Zealand dollars ($1,730) for the puppy's broken leg to be pinned back together or the $555 (NZ$800) for the leg to be amputated.
The family, which lives on welfare in the North Island city of Wanganui, instead offered to pay the veterinary clinic $3.50 a week, but the clinic declined.
The veterinarian then refused to return the pup, saying it was best the little dog be euthanized because he was in agony.
"I just knew I had to get my dog back. He's like my brother," Stewart told TV One's "Closeup" program Wednesday. "They can't just kill him because I haven't got any money."
Stewart went to the veterinary clinic last Friday and asked to see Buck, grabbed the little dog and ran home.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jOE9ebBgRZ7UWqaqUvUXg8obhTkgD9...
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grandmahootie
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I am so glad you rescue your dog. I thought vets were suppose to help animals not kill them. If I am ever in that town remind me to not have anything happen to my pets for fear they will be put to sleep if I can't pay vet bill. I bet this hasn't been very good publicity for that vet they can expect business to fall drastically.
- 1 year ago
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grandmahootie
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Catherine_Ignatowski
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That's the most refreshing news about a teen that I've heard in quite awhile. That boy deserves a medal for standing up for what he believes in.
- 1 year ago
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Catherine_Ignatowski
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partyrager
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Wow, that sounds like kidnapping. Pay up or the dog gets it!
- 2 years ago
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partyrager
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reactionforce
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Good for him.
- 2 years ago
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reactionforce
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KSirys
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Great article! at least the puppy is alive and safe now!
- 2 years ago
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KSirys
