HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The death of a pet is a day every dog owner dreads.
Most owners begin to emotionally prepare towards the end of a dog’s life, but one Madison County couple says the death of their nearly five-year-old Kota, came suddenly and was a complete shock.
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“This scenario is definitely avoidable. That’s what makes this hard,” owner Marie Haikes said.
Kota was a regular for daycare visits at The Dog Stop’s Huntsville location on Highway 72.
“We looked and we’ve taken her there 81 times,” Austin said. “She loved being there. She got excited when she walked in the front door.”
Marie said the couple tested out overnight boarding recently to prepare for their upcoming beach vacation when Kota would stay at the facility until the trip was over.
“Everything they’ve said about her was absolutely amazing,” Marie said.
On August 27, Kota was taken back to The Dog Stop for a boarding that was scheduled to last until the couple came back from vacation on August 30.