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Vet Advised A Dog Owner To Put Down His Special Needs Dog But Then He Made The Hard Decision

Vet Advised A Dog Owner To Put Down His Special Needs Dog But Then He Made The Hard Decision

As a dog owner in the past, I wanted nothing more than to give my dogs the best life possible.

They were the best furry friends anyone could ask for. Despite this, caring for my pups was not easy. They demanded a lot, and I was always ready to give them everything.

There were quite a few instances when we had to make some tough calls when they got sick, but I can say that it was worth it because they lived a good life with us.

When this family was faced with a similar situation, they had to make a very tough call for their German Shepherd. Ultimately, it was a decision that would change this dog’s life.

A Very Tough Decision

photo of special needs dog
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Even though Beans was only three weeks old, his life was very rough. His family loved him very much, and they would do anything for him.

However, life can be cruel sometimes, and this poor puppy suffered severe brain and nerve damage. 

This was going to be nearly impossible to recover from. When the family took him to a veterinarian, he advised them to euthanize Beans.

While it may seem cruel, he let the family know that this was for the dog’s own good. The dog wouldn’t have to suffer anymore.

dog in the woods
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The family understood that they had to make a really tough decision fast, and they chose to keep Beans. While it was going to be impossible for him to recover, they were going to help him.

Special-needs dogs are pretty hard to care for and they were going to have to keep an eye on Beans at all times.

With all the love and care in the world, his life had changed so much. After four years, he is still a very happy pup who enjoys playing with his family and siblings.

He wobbles a bit when he walks, but that is not a big problem for him. He makes it look very adorable. The family is so grateful for this miracle and glad that they made the right decision for Beans.

Internet’s Reaction To Beans

dog staning in driveway
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When the right time came, the family shared Beans’ story on TikTok, and people were delighted to see that he was doing so well.

The short video received a lot of attention, and many people shared their reactions to this sweet German Shepherd.

One person commented: “People have issues with imperfect things, but with a little bit of love and care anything is great.”

I honestly couldn’t have said it better myself. Beans’ story serves as a great example of how love and perseverance can completely transform anyone.

Another person said: “I was told my rescue golden was eaten up with heartworms, without poison just heartworm meds he survived for another 19 years.”

dog lying on its back
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It’s interesting to see other people’s perspectives. It also emphasizes the importance of always getting a second opinion and thinking really well before making a very tough decision.

Lastly, one person commented: “Thank you for not giving up on him! He’s precious! GSD’s are the absolute best always no matter what! He’s stunning!

I have to agree. It’s really beautiful to see how Beans’ life has changed so much despite the veterinarians giving him low chances of survival. His perseverance and desire to live and be with his family is truly inspiring.