Cat Rescued Then Euthanized | Salt Lake City News

A family thought they’d lost their beloved 19-year-old cat, Annie, after paying $300 for her euthanasia in February 2025—but 18 months later, a friend of a friend revealed Annie might still be alive. A vet tech at the clinic had secretly taken her home, claiming she loved the cat and her daughter did too, and didn’t want the family to know. The family reported it to police; the clinic owner confirmed Annie was with the tech, saying the intent was to save her, not deceive. The clinic apologized for failing to honor the family’s trust. Annie was eventually euthanized in August, and the family got their money back—choosing not to press charges. A heartbreaking case that exposes the fragile lines between compassion and betrayal in pet care. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/de547ee73fba3cd6