As a devoted pet parent, whenever I drop off my furry baby at the vet for her checkup, I feel as though a part of me is missing. I always find myself counting down the hours until I can have my sweet girl back in my arms again. Because vet visits can be really scary for our furry friends, especially when their appointment is a bit longer, we humans need to prioritize picking them up as soon as possible.
I thought every pet parent felt this way, but then I came across a story about a young pup who ended up staying at the vet longer than he should have.
A Sad Goodbye That Lasted Too Long
When Dominique Humphries shared a TikTok video about an owner who brought their tiny pup in for an appointment and never returned to pick him up, the internet was deeply touched.
Humphries explained that she made several attempts to contact the owner of the Pit Bull and Labrador Retriever mix. Each time she managed to get in touch, they reassured her they were on their way.
Despite her efforts, no one came to pick up this sweet little guy, leaving the veterinary assistant from Atlanta, Georgia, heartbroken and confused as to why anyone would abandon such a lovable companion.
“The owner didn’t want to pick up the dog because they were scared of losing him to a health issue, even though the doctor told them before that the dog was fine. They just got up and left the dog in the exam room, and we didn’t hear from them until the next day,” Humphries shared with Newsweek.
She also mentioned that the little pup was incredibly friendly and loved interacting with people. Because of this, the staff at the Atlanta vet clinic made sure to give him as much playtime as possible, even spending their lunch breaks with him.
