Motherwell teen speaks of 'heartbreak' after vets 'lose' beloved dog's body before accidental cremation

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A Lanarkshire family were left heartbroken after a vet "lost" their dead dog before it was cremated by accident.Stunned Motherwell teenager Brooke Stewart's nightmare began when she took her family dog to VetsNow in Glasgow after it had began struggling with kidney disease on June 30.XL bully pup Mhia was put to sleep after vets decided nothing could be done for the three-year-old pooch..The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Brooke, 18, was left devastated and returned to the vet the next day to sort out the final arrangements.After being quoted for cremation, the family decided to arrange plans with another local vet in the area for a cheaper alternative.Brooke claims she informed VetsNow who told her Mhia's body was ready to be picked up - but by the time she got there the dog was gone, reports Lanarkshire Live's sister title Glasgow Live.When arriving to pick up the body, owner Brooke - who is also pregnant - claims she was taken into a side room where she was told by staff the dog's body had been "lost".Brooke said: "I'm absolutely devastated.

I've just lost my best friend and I'm now wondering what the hell has happened."I went in on the Monday morning to make arrangements, and after visiting another vet I informed VetsNow that I would be taking Mhia's body for cremation who said that's