Kerri Lawson 's pet Tyne had arthritis which made him drag back leg . The 16-year-old dog slipped out of Tyne and Wear home and disappeared . Miss Lawson put out appeal and was contacted by woman who found him . Dog had been taken to the vets , who then decided to put labrador down . Miss Lawson claims veterinary practice knew of her pet 's health problems . Homer the labrador was not microchipped or wearing a collar at the time . But practice said dog was very thin and having breathing problems and it was 'not ethical ' for them to admit a stray animal in such a poor condition .
Kerri Lawson 's pet Labrador had arthritis which made him drag back leg . The 16-year-old dog slipped out of Tyne and Wear home and disappeared . Miss Lawson put out appeal and was contacted by woman who found him . Dog had been taken to the vets , who then decided to put labrador down . Miss Lawson claims veterinary practice knew of her pet 's health problems . Homer the labrador was not microchipped or wearing a collar at the time . But practice said dog was very thin and having breathing problems and it was 'not ethical ' for them to admit a stray animal in such a poor condition .