Hi Everyone
I received this letter today from Caroline Cody at ABC 24 (News Station).  She was kind enough to forward this very sad and upsetting news to me from Geinger Morgan the Exectuive Director of the Human Society of Memphis and Shelby County. 
Since many of you asked...I thought I would give you this tragic update.
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I'm sorry to report that we had to have Mack euthanized on Saturday, May 31st. Mack did not have any feeling in his lower back and back legs which allowed him to contort and twist his body in ways that allowed him to fracture one of his back legs.

Since Mack was approx. 5 months old his bones were still growing and developing. However, his bones were not getting strong, so they were very soft and brittle. In order for his bones to become strong and healthy they would need to bear weight and be stressed just the same way our bones become healthy. Mack could not and would never bear weight on his back legs, so he would continue to hurt himself.

We've always adopted the philosophy of "Do No Harm" when deciding on a treatment plan for one of our injured, sick or abused animals. We had to put that philosophy into action where Mack was concerned. It was not an easy decision to make, however it was the best decision for Mack.

I want to thank you for your support and prayers for Mack. I especially want to thank Dr. Blackburn and the entire staff at Gentle Care Animal Hospital . While Mack was in their care he was well taken care of and severely spoiled rotten. Everyone at Gentle Care fell in love with Mack and would stop what they were doing every time he had something to say to them, which was often. They gave him treats, toys, kisses and hugs. This was probably the only time in his short life that he experienced love.

I played with Mack for awhile before he went to sleep for the last time. He was happy to chew on my clothes, fingers, arm, etc. When I moved away he would "talk" me into coming back to him for a little more chewing.

I promised him that he would not be forgotten and would always have a place in our hearts.

Ginger Morgan

Executive Director

Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County

901-937-3901