Healthy Dog Euthanized To Be Buried With Owner As Dictated By Will

Chesterfield, Va. (CBS Local) — A healthy dog was recently euthanized in Virginia after its late owner left specific instructions in her will that the dog was to be put down and laid to rest with her.
The executor of the dead woman’s estate arrived at an animal shelter in Chesterfield County on March 8 and asked to euthanize a healthy Shih Tzu mix named Emma. “Heartbroken” shelter personnel at Chesterfield County Animal Services had several discussions with the executor,