A dog owner in Champaign County, Illinois, is devastated about the loss of her dog, who was put down at an animal control agency on Christmas Day. Monica Lopez’s dog, Dada, ran off on December 18 and wound up at an area animal control facility.
On December 28, Lopez explained what happened in a social media post, writing:
Animal control told me they had my dog on Wednesday and that he was safe and warm but due to the holidays I couldn’t pick him up until today . They turnt (sic) around and gave me heartbreaking news that he was put down on Christmas day even tho (sic) they told me he was safe and warm. You weren’t just a regular dog . You was my heart, my baby, an angel. Fly high papas
According to WAND 17 News, Lopez has stated that she spoke with someone at the animal control agency on December 22, and they assured her that her dog would be safe until she could pick him up on December 28. But that didn’t happen and for right now, there is no clear explanation of why Dada was put down.
Champaign County executive Darlene Kloeppel tells the news agency that there is more to the story, but did not offer an explanation. She did confirm that the matter is under investigation.
(Lopez photo via Facebook)
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What kind of evil person puts down an animal on Christmas in the first place! There is no excuse for this and if I were the owner I would be hiring myself a lawyer and suing!
REMEMBER–WE ARE CLOSELY WATCHING AND KEEPING TRACK OF THE
SHELTERS AND COUNTIES THAT DO THIS!
This is a clear example of “over eager killing”….. by heartless shelter employees (not a shred of compassion for anyone)….. absolutely disgusting and heartbreaking…..
Condolences to the family and I hope this precious treasure’s family can get justice for the wrongful killing of their beloved companion but sadly I doubt it…..
Something is very wrong……. VERY stupid people at this shelter……. Soneone should be terminated over this disgusting incident!!!
If this precious treasure was my furbaby, I would hire an attorney and sue that negligent shelter and the employees into oblivion!!!
Precious treasure Dada I am very sorry humans failed you in every way possible….. you deserved so much better treatment than what happened to you……
Precious treasure Dada please look for MacKitty and join his wonderful snuggle buddies group and RIP amongst loving friends…….