Losing a beloved pet can feel like losing a piece of yourself.

The bond between a dog and their person runs deep, and when it breaks, the heartache is immense.

One Maryland pet mom believed she had made the most painful choice imaginable for her dog. Later, she learned the outcome was nothing like she thought.

Meet Kristie And Her Dog, Beau

When Kristie Pereira brought home Beau, a gentle hound mix from a Northern Virginia shelter, she was overjoyed to begin life as his mom.

Their days were full of play, cuddles, and quiet moments on the couch.

A few months in, though, Beau began to change.

Worried, Pereira visited her veterinarian, who suggested possible neurological issues. Beau was prescribed medication and she was advised to head to an emergency clinic if he did not improve.

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