This isn't surprising to me, but for your sake and your Armani's...I hope it is him.
I've heard of this happening twice, actually. Once in Arizona when we lived there, and again in Oklahoma. The case in Arizona was of a German Shepherd that had been hit by a truck. He was pronounced dead by the Animal Control officer that arrived on the scene. They were called by the owner, because the woman couldn't emotionally handle it. Upon arrival they said their apologies and told the woman her dog had passed away. One year later Harley (the dog) showed up AT the woman's house. If I remember correctly, there was a legal battle about who rightfully owned Harley, the former owner or the new family that adopted him (from which he ran away and back to his original owner).
In Oklahoma, it was a case of euthanization, so a bit different. However, the dog was declared dead using a stethoscope and exam after he was euthanized with five other puppies. They were placed in a dumpster after the procedure. Someone went out to dump something the next morning, and discovered that one of the puppies was alive, wagging it's tail, and happy. I think they named the dog Wall-E.
It probably happens more often than we realize because shelters and animal control are hesitant to report it; they don't want to appear incompetent.
I really hope and pray this is your dog, Armani, and that it was all a case of mispronouncing his passing.
...definitely keeping an eye on this thread, and praying for good news. |