Originally Posted by Bladewire

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBS) ? A dog brought into a veterinary hospital to be put down in May was found out to be alive five months later.

Howell Township police say Keri Levi brought her 15-year-old Miniature Pinscher named Caesar to Briarwood Veterinary Hospital on May 17 to be euthanized due to its declining health.

However, according to police, Dr. George Menez, the previous veterinarian at Briarwood, allowed an employee assisting in the procedure to take the dog home out of compassion.

Police say the dog seemed to be in good spirits when it was brought back in and there were no signs of neglect.

Levi made arrangements to have the dog immediately returned. Police were present for the exchange and Caesar was euthanized shortly after.

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