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Vet Saves Chocolate Lab Puppy No Bigger Than Chocolate Milkshake From Euthanasia And Then Adopts It
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Vet Saves Chocolate Lab Puppy No Bigger Than Chocolate Milkshake From Euthanasia And Then Adopts It

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Bronson the pup was one of a litter of nine that were born to a chocolate lab via c-section. When the owners realised he had a cleft palate however, they decided to have him put down. Puppies with cleft palates don’t have a great chance of survival, but one vet technician was determined to give him a second chance at life.

“Knowing the sucker I was, another vet tech got the family to sign the puppy over and got me to foster the puppy,” she wrote on Imgur. The user, who goes by the name of Kaffekalle, also explains why puppies are often euthanized for such a seemingly minor defect. “Depending on the severity of the cleft, and if it affects the hard or soft palate, puppies usually do not thrive. The space in the roof of their mouth does not allow them to suckle properly, and they eventually die of starvation.”

She fed him via a feeding tube every 1-2 hours for a week and even took him to work with her. When it became clear that Bronson would survive, the vet just couldn’t help but adopt him. And looking at how adorable he is, we really can’t blame her! (h/t: barkpost)

When this vet saved Bronson the chocolate lab from being put down, he was no bigger than a chocolate milkshake!

Bronson the pup was one of a litter of nine that were born to a chocolate lab via c-section

When the owners realised he had a cleft palate however, they decided to have him put down

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Puppies with cleft palates don’t have a great chance of survival

but this vet technician was determined to give him a second chance at life

“Knowing the sucker I was, another vet tech got the family to sign the puppy over and got me to foster the puppy,” she wrote on Imgur

She fed him via feeding tube every 1-2 hours for a week and even took him to work. When it became clear that Bronson would survive, the vet just had to adopt him

Eventually Bronson got surgery to correct his cleft palate

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And now look at him! Isn’t he adorable?

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Yvonne Bernal
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lucky Bronson he beat the odds, there aren't a whole lot of people who would do what she did for an animal. The world needs more 'Kaffekall's'

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Dana Hard Orlandi
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a beautiful story - shows there are kind people here & there. Thank you.

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George Rozehnal
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anybody, who shows humane kindness to an innocent pup deserves our praise, thanks and be shown as an example what humanity is all about. It's too simple to kill; a bit more difficult to nurture. Bless you and thanks!!!

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Mary Merritt
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am crying over this. Thank you for being so loving and kind. Thank you for writing a story about it so we can all see. Beautiful story and such a loving, caring woman.

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Stanley Yayo
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a very touching story. I am moved by this rare Angel's act of Kindness.

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Billijo Flebbe
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just the best breed ever ! Loved the story Bronson will have a amazing life

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Leesipher
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like crying over happy animal stories, this makes me beyond happy

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Elsa bautista
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why are making me cry?!?! She is a beautiful person with a heart made of pure gold!!!!!!

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J A McKenzie
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Few of us, animal or human, are born without some defect. Raising any pet or child takes devotion and determination. And lots and lots of love. They are all worth it.

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Brian in BC
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love animals, plain and simple. This week brings some wonderful instances of kindness and cuteness. The kitten escaping its display stall to be with the puppy next door was wonderful, but now a bit outdated. Dogs getting or picking kittens are always winners. This week, however my favourite is the vet who not only saved and corrected a small chocolate lab puppy's cleft palate, but adopted it in the bargain. Win-win!

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Herbert Nenenger
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People were most likely breeding the dogs, so why not use the $ they get selling the dogs off to fund the surgery? Greed, that's why.

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Yvonne Bernal
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lucky Bronson he beat the odds, there aren't a whole lot of people who would do what she did for an animal. The world needs more 'Kaffekall's'

danniedee1 avatar
Dana Hard Orlandi
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a beautiful story - shows there are kind people here & there. Thank you.

grmail avatar
George Rozehnal
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anybody, who shows humane kindness to an innocent pup deserves our praise, thanks and be shown as an example what humanity is all about. It's too simple to kill; a bit more difficult to nurture. Bless you and thanks!!!

marymerritt avatar
Mary Merritt
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am crying over this. Thank you for being so loving and kind. Thank you for writing a story about it so we can all see. Beautiful story and such a loving, caring woman.

stananddido2002 avatar
Stanley Yayo
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a very touching story. I am moved by this rare Angel's act of Kindness.

billijoflebbe307 avatar
Billijo Flebbe
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just the best breed ever ! Loved the story Bronson will have a amazing life

leahcosentino avatar
Leesipher
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like crying over happy animal stories, this makes me beyond happy

elsabautista avatar
Elsa bautista
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why are making me cry?!?! She is a beautiful person with a heart made of pure gold!!!!!!

jamckenzie avatar
J A McKenzie
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Few of us, animal or human, are born without some defect. Raising any pet or child takes devotion and determination. And lots and lots of love. They are all worth it.

coldwells avatar
Brian in BC
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love animals, plain and simple. This week brings some wonderful instances of kindness and cuteness. The kitten escaping its display stall to be with the puppy next door was wonderful, but now a bit outdated. Dogs getting or picking kittens are always winners. This week, however my favourite is the vet who not only saved and corrected a small chocolate lab puppy's cleft palate, but adopted it in the bargain. Win-win!

herbert-nenenger avatar
Herbert Nenenger
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People were most likely breeding the dogs, so why not use the $ they get selling the dogs off to fund the surgery? Greed, that's why.

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