[Starlette]

I don't have time to tell the whole story. So, I'm going to copy & paste what I posted on my FB page.

Starlette

On Thursday the 11th, "Chance" was relinquished to animal control by my parents.. My parents and I talked to the officer that arrived at their house. We were advised by the officer that Chance would be taken to XXXXX and be held for 10 days to be evaluated. The shelter would then decide whether he was adoptable or not.

Mom and I decided to visit the facility today. As mom was talking to the front desk person to see if we could see Chance, to her horror she was advised that Chance was euthanized that same day (the 11th).

My parents and I feel that we were lied to by the officer. First of all, that he would be held for ten days and that the adoption rate was 90%. She said that Chance didn't appear to be vicious because he was not showing his teeth and he continually wagged his tail. We were very encouraged that although she couldn't guarantee that he would be adopted, it was a strong possibility. It has been horrifying to both my parents to learn that he wasn't even given a chance at adoption. The situation was totally mishandled.
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I'm spending the night over their house tonight and won't be back till tomorrow. In the mean time, I'd like to know the best way to handle this.
We've brainstormed, but I'd like feedback from those in the know.

Much appreciated.
Starlette