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Yet it passed. Everyone has their annus horribilis: that horrible year, that awful time when it seemed as if no more terrible things could happen. Surely nothing more could be imposed: no more shocks, no more losses, trials and tribulations, tests, challenges and hard times?
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More FS Central News ». View all Central Sites. Louis Blues Winnipeg Jets. More Pacific News ». A courier then took Scarlett some kilometres to the O'Farrells' new home in Worcester. But the courier arrived with surprising information. When he'd picked up Scarlett at the airport, he'd been told she couldn't walk. She says she contacted WAT and was told it's not uncommon for animals to need some time to recover from a long flight.
But as the days passed, the dog became less alert, according to Emma, who, though still in Toronto, had FaceTime-ed with Scarlett several times, hoping the sound of her voice would perk her up.
Two weeks after the dog arrived at Heathrow Airport, the difficult decision was made to have her euthanized. Scarlett's new veterinarian in the U. But since she was crying in pain, it was concluded that the merciful course of action would be to put her down.
The airline sent a note of condolence and shared information it had received from British authorities, she said. Peters also expressed doubt about the O'Farrells' experience, because they had not provided the company with a report from the vet who euthanized Scarlett, as WAT had requested.
Scarlett was tendered to the airline, she flew and arrived safely at London Heathrow Airport. Peters said Scarlett couldn't have been overly distressed after the flight given that the Heathrow Animal Reception Centre waved her through the entry process. Animals with severe health issues are not admitted to the country.
The centre did not reply to Go Public's inquiries about documentation related to the case. Emma has the report, from the veterinarian in Worcester, which indicates Scarlett was unable to stand and appeared to be suffering.
But she said she didn't want it forwarded to WAT because, she alleges, co-owner Bruno Mansueto had been unsympathetic.
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