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Man, 80, tearfully gives up beloved dog due to ill health
🇦🇷 Argentina /Health & Science

Man, 80, tearfully gives up beloved dog due to ill health

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • An 80-year-old man in Spain, César, tearfully surrendered his beloved dog, Curro, to a new family due to his declining health.
  • César suffers from COPD and diabetes, making it impossible to provide the necessary care for the dog he has owned for five years.
  • The dog was adopted by a family who promised to keep César updated, allowing him to maintain a connection with Curro.

César, an 80-year-old man in Spain, made the heartbreaking decision to give up his dog, Curro, whom he had for five years. His declining health, including COPD and diabetes, left him unable to provide the basic care the medium-sized mixed-breed dog needs. The emotional farewell was broadcast on the Spanish TV program "Dog House."

I want to find a family that will take care of him because I can no longer do so.

— CésarExplaining his difficult decision to give up his dog due to his health.

"I want to find a family that will take care of him because I can no longer do so," César said, his voice filled with pain. He explained that even minimal effort leaves him exhausted and breathless. During the televised goodbye, he apologized to Curro, who seemed confused by the separation. "Forgive me, my beautiful one, forgive me," he whispered, adding, "All I ask is that they love him as much as I do, that they give him a safe home and don't leave him alone."

Forgive me, my beautiful one, forgive me.

— CésarSaying goodbye to his dog, Curro, during the televised segment.

After a temporary stay managed by the show's production, Curro found a happy ending with Jesús, Tania, and their daughter, who immediately connected with the dog. In a touching gesture, the adoptive family committed to staying in touch with César, ensuring he could continue to follow Curro's life from afar.

He doesn't even want to look at me.

— CésarExpressing his hurt at his dog's confused reaction to the separation.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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