After a moment, the vet gave Vanessa a solemn nod. She gently tried to lift Ollie, but he wrapped his paws tightly around Juniper, refusing to let go. With a heavy heart, Vanessa whispered, “I’m sorry, buddy, but you have to let go.”
She carefully placed Ollie into his carrier and stepped out of the room, not wanting him to witness Juniper’s final moments. Outside, Vanessa’s friend Samantha waited in the lobby of the shelter, ready to help.