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AN ELDERLY couple were left distraught after the RSPCA put down their beloved alsatian dog by mistake. Seven-year-old Shantae was given a lethal injection by the Godshill animal centre manager after a tragic misunderstandin Heartbroken Norma Knight and her husband, Norman, both 73, of Allotment Road, Niton, said the manager did not make them sign a consent form, part of the RSPCA's standard procedure. The RSPCA said it deeply regrets the incident and the Godshill centre is undergoing a fundamental review of its policies . The couple called in the RSPCA to take a look at Shantae when she developed mild diarrhoea and stiffness in her back legs. They decided to call the charity to examine the animal when they found they could not afford vet's bills . When the RSPCA worker arrived, Mr Knight held Shantae while the RSPCA officer administered the injection. A tearful Mrs Knight said: "He held on to the dog because she was a big alsatian and he wanted to help out. He thought the injection was to calm her down before they began examining her." Mr Knight asked when the woman from the RSPCA and her assistant were going to examine their pet. The woman then dropped the bombshell news that their dog would not wake up. "We did not sign for this. The woman has destroyed our family. Norman is terribly distraught," said Mrs Knight. RSPCA bosses visited the Knights last week to try and find out how the error had occurred. Meanwhile, Mr and Mrs Knight have had their beloved pet cremated and keep her ashes as a reminder of the happy times they spent together. //cutting ends MR AND MRS KNIGHT SHOULD HAVE CLAIMED SOME COMPENSATION. AFTER THEY BECAME LESS EMOTIONALLY FRAUGHT.....ONE WOULD THINK THE RSPCA SHOULD HAVE OFFERED. |
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