The Ultrasound Reveal
Billy had a pet dog on the verge of giving birth but when the time came for her to give birth she refused to do so. He called the local veterinarian, to seek help from him. The vet was shocked to see his patient. He was so shocked because he had never seen anything like this before. The dog was unwilling to give birth and the vet and her owner wondered what could be the reason why she refused to give birth.
Billy was flustered because he had no idea what was happening. The fear of the unknown is what bothers a person the most and Billy was no different. Next, the vet took the dog away. Billy's pet must be experiencing this kind of behavior because the entire pregnancy was riddled with strange behavior.
Called The Police
The vet went to the waiting room just 10 minutes later. While Billy waited with bated breath wondering what was wrong with his pregnant dog? Seeing the vet, Billy wanted to ask him where was his beloved dog, when the vet informed him that he had summoned the police. The police would be there any moment now.
Billy felt his heart beating loudly at the news, what could get so wrong that the police would be called? He had no clue and he hoped that the vet would fill in the details so that he is not caught unawares by the police. He waited anxiously as the clock ticked away painfully slow.
The Vet Called The Police
As soon as the vet called the police, they told him that they would be coming their way as soon as they could. They understood the urgency of the situation and how this particular pet needed immediate attention.
As per the vet, the dog needed surgery and something was going on in the stomach. What could be going wrong in his stomach? The vet sounded very serious and informed him that it could be a life and death situation. This worried him further, how could things escalate so fast without giving him any clue? He could almost hear the police vehicle approaching, yes the blaring sirens are a little hard to miss.
Police Start Interrogating
The police were gung ho to get all the facts right. Their first job was to sedate the pregnant lifeless dog and they along with the vet prepared to do it immediately.
While Billy waited outside the door anxiously, a police executive came to him to question him. They told him to come with them towards his dog and show him something important. Billy knew in his heart of hearts that he had done nothing wrong but still felt his heart beating against his chest, so hard that he was sure that the police would get to hear it. What could go wrong? He was sure he had always been on the right side of the law, so what could happen now?
Shocked And Surprised
Billy was nervous because obviously, he was in the presence of the police, and of course, he was worried about his pet dog. He had owned the dog for so long and never in his wildest dreams he had imagined that he would be facing such a bizarre situation. He just hoped in his heart that nothing would affect his beloved dog.
While he was answering all the questions directed towards him by the police he was able to hear faint strains of conversations in the surgery room where the vet was nodding his head vehemently and saying that he simply couldn't believe it. Billy wondered what could surprise him so much?
Time For Some Explanations
Billy was asked a lot of questions about the pet right from the time where he got the dog to now. Billy spoke about it candidly about how it all started a year ago. Billy and his small family were looking to buy another dog.
They loved their dog Alicia and he wanted another dog just like her. Billy and his wife decided to get a new dog through Alicia. But of course, it was not easy. They have been through a lot of trouble. The journey has not been an easy one for them. Maybe there would be greater hardships on the way, but they still decided to put their plan into action.
All About the Family
Billy had a small family with Billy, Erica, and their small son Tim (all of four years). They lived in a pretty little town.
Not everything had gone their way as they had gone through a lot of sadness. They have shifted to a new town but are still not acquainted with the ways of the town. It was a slow process getting used to the ways of the new town. These minor adjustment issues made them feel a little sad, of course, that's not the only reason behind their sadness. Life has not been great for them recently and you'll soon find out why.
The Loss of a Dear One
The young family also lost a near and dear one who had been with them for over eleven years, it was their pet Rio. Rio for them was not only a pet but truly a member of the family.
Billy was fond of Rio and he was the one true friend he had when he ran away from home. He was just 16 then and was out and about in an unknown world. Rio offered solace to him when no one else could. So, you could imagine how fond he was of his four-legged friend. Losing him was devastating, something that he is yet to recover from.
Free From the Strong Grip
Billy needed a partner in his life who would help him forget some of the unpleasant memories. He got a lot of stress from his parents who abused him verbally. There was a negative impact on Billy's mind. It had far-reaching consequences on his mind. So much so that he had difficulty forging relationships or making friends.
Billy often thought about going far away from this world which was pure emotional torture for him. It was at this critical juncture of his emotional health that he got Allison and it is clear that soon they became thick as thieves.
Billy and Rio Are Fast Friends
In the initial years of their friendship, there was no separating the duo, Billy and Rio were a team and nobody had the power to break their unshakeable bond.
Of course, leaving the house behind which he has called his home for the better part of his life was not easy. But, the young man had a loyal pet who was not willing to leave his side come what may. It kind of eased away from the pain that Billy felt. Soon enough Billy's life changed for the better. He met Erica and his son was born soon after. The four were inseparable and were an adorable sight.
Things We're Not The Same
Tim was adorable and he became the point of affection for all the other members of the family. Billy who has never experienced love and affection in his life before Rio, the kind one craves, was immediately drawn to his son. family life, and just as he had been there for Billy he was also very close to their young son, Tim.
But with the death of Rio, things again changed for Billy. He again became very sad, who could forget the first real friend that he made? Well, certainly no one. But both Billy and Erica knew what could be done. At least they had an idea. And they soon wanted to work on it.
A New Pet
Erica and Billy said the same thing in unison they both wanted to get another dog. Although, they wanted another dog they were uncertain about a few things. How could they get a new pet, it was much too soon after the death of Rio.
As soon as he spelled the sentence even Erica shook his head that it was too soon after Rio to get another pet. Erica was a little surprised that her husband even thought that they would bring a dog so soon into their life. But that's what they say, the only way to grieve and forget about the death of a dog is to bring another one. It was probably the right thing to do for the three of them.
Ready For a New Dog
Erica and Billy continued to argue while Billy seemed adamant to get a new pet, but Erica was not too sure. They were at a dead end. But Billy knew in his heart of hearts that he was ready to welcome a new dog into his own life.
Erica and Billy continued to talk about it. The duo was at a loss and after a lot of thinking, they concluded that they needed that dog in their lives. They did not know whether the change would do them good but they knew that they were ready for it. They needed a new Rio in their lives.
A New Dog in the House
Although, they made a decision the family was stuck on the prospect of choosing their next breed. After a lot of discussions, they finally decided that they would buy a Staffordshire bull terrier.
This would make the adjustment to the next dog easier as Rio was a terrier too. The family soon started looking for the best breed of a terrier on the internet, of course, they need to find out a licensed breeder. They were finally feeling excited and happy to get a new member of their family. Will they find their favorite dog soon? Well, only time will tell.
The Hunt Begins
Billy got Rio easy without having to hunt him down he never expected to face difficulty in the next phase of looking for a new dog. But they did face problems along the way, there were just too many options. After searching they finally found two terrier breeders.
The couple was so excited to find out whether these two breeders were the ones they were looking for that they made their journey to them on the weekend. But although there were excited at the beginning of the trip they left a tad disappointed at the end of their trip.
The Wrong Start
The first breeder did not seem to be the kind of person they would like to buy their pet from. His attitude was a bit of a put-off. Although Tim and Erica did have a good time with the dogs.
But the location wasn't good nor did they like the way the dogs were kept, on top of that the cost was impossibly high. No wonder, Billy and Erica were a tad disappointed. They had such high hopes from the breeders, now they do not know what to do. Should they look somewhere else? Try as they might they couldn't find an answer to that one.
Still No Luck
The young family's luck was running out as their stop at the next breeder turned out to be as disappointing. Although this breeder looked a lot better and cleaner at first glance, they also seemed a lot kinder, but they soon were greeted with some bad news. They had already sold off the last two puppies that too online.
Disappointed the couple looked at each other at a loss of words. They did not have any further plans and did not know what to do. Tim would be fairly disappointed too, he was all agog at the prospect of having someone to play with.
Hope Ahead
The entire family wore long faces for the next few hours. They could not believe the fact that their trip would turn out to be such a damper.
Billy and Erica finally thought that they would go home and chalk out a new plan. But all was not lost as soon as they went a little way they found an animal shelter. Would they find a new dog in this shelter? Well, we have to find more about that in the new segment. Perhaps the day of disappointments was finally coming to an end. Suddenly they had felt the faint feelings of excitement.
Found What Were They Looking For
Erica couldn't contain her feelings of happiness and excitement any longer. She had begun to lose hope at the prospect of not finding their pet dog, but with the way, things were going, they may soon get to hug a new pet.
It was a small shelter but she knew that in her heart that there was hope residing behind those tall gates. She pleaded with Billy to stop there and find out whether they had any dog that they could take home. While Billy hesitated at first, he relented later and went inside the gates. Hope the couple finds an answer to their problems in the shelter.
Love At First Sight
Billy and Erica were actually in the neighboring small city and weren't expecting a lot of options as far as breeds were concerned. And they found that to be true, there weren't very many selections. As the attendant explained that they only had five dogs and among them only two were puppies. But once they laid their eyes on an adorable puppy, they felt love at first sight.
The puppy was a terrier and looked like she had terrier parents. He had lovely eyes and the couple found the terrier ever so adorable. Once they looked at him they couldn't tear their eyes away.
Timid And Happy
The little terrier had adorable dark brown eyes that drew them towards the dog. The dog also seemed friendly and timid and with her lolling pink tongue and laughing eyes, she looked so endearing that Billy and Erica knew that they found their pet.
While the other dogs were yapping away merrily garnering attention, this puppy was guarding the door. Not only was she cute but also different from the rest. Now Billy and Erica couldn't wait to take her home. They were sure that Tim would be extremely happy to meet their new friend. Finally, their prayers were heard.
Acquainting With The Space
The employee then told the couple how the dog was left there the night before and was still trying to get used to the new shelter. They also didn't have any identification on the puppy, the dog was also not chipped. But the Andersons were adamant, they had already fallen in love with the dog and were not taking no for an answer.
Their journey to procuring the dog was still not easy. What could have gone wrong? Well, as they say, the journey would be worth it but it was certainly not easy. However, this time around they were willing to go the extra mile to get their pet.
An Exception For The Family
The employee first stated that usually, the shelter did not let their animals go before first verifying their identity. What worked in the couple's favor as it was a small town and they had not seen any adoptions in the last few months so they were willing to ignore a few rules.
The employees also liked the look of the family and thought of making an exception. They were sure that they wouldn't regret their decision. What could they do when the couple and the dog loved each other at first sight. They made the necessary paperwork to keep things rolling.
The Right Paperwork
The couple was feeling happy and excited. They were ready to sign the necessary paperwork and make things legal as soon as possible.
It seemed now that it was their fate and nobody could separate one from the other. While Billy and Erica signed on the dotted lines, their son Tim, started playing with the cute little puppy. It seemed that the dog was already part of the family. For the first time in many years, they were feeling happy. They were excited about the future. They were sure that their days henceforth would be filled with happiness and joy.
A New Beginning
It took a lot of time to sign the paperwork and record the same. And after completing all the formalities they started heading home. They enjoyed their drive home and little Tim was all the more excited, the prospect of playing with their pooch for days together seemed like never-ending summer holidays.
Little Tim was taking care of their pet in the car, looking after her and ensuring that the dog remained comfortable throughout their journey. There was anticipation in the air. They couldn't believe their luck that they had finally found their pooch. Finally, their day turned out exactly the way they had thought.
Problems in The Way
Although the family was keen to have new puppies, Alicia was unable to get pregnant. Billy suddenly thought of an old friend who could help him in this regard. His friend offered help at the right time and told Billy that he would get the dog pregnant in no time.
Billy did not have hope but he was surprised to find out that the dog was finally pregnant. Billy was suddenly very happy but things didn't exactly go as they had planned as Alicia was unable to give birth. Billy decided to take her to the vet. It was the beginning of more trouble for him.
Taking The Dog For a Checkup
Billy had decided to go alone and wait in a room for a while. First, he didn't think much about it at first because it was nothing but a regular check-up. But although it was a regular check-up, it did not turn out to be a simple check-up and things started going downhill.
Billy wished that he had his wife along with him. Erica would then offer him some solace and his anxiousness would reduce a little. But, his beloved Alicia was now in trouble and he did not know what to do.
A Busy Hour
When Billy had reached the vet's office it was rush hour and everyone was sitting with their pooches waiting for the vet's call. However, everyone's attention was on Alicia. Not only was his dog a lot different from the others but everyone adored the dog's eyes as they were at first glance.
Meanwhile, Billy was waiting for the vet to call him. He was a little flustered that there was such a long waiting line. He had no choice but to wait and wait he did try to feel a little less anxious. However, with every passing minute, he got even more anxious.
The Receptionist Suspects Something
The commotion in the waiting room caught the attention of the receptionist and the veterinarian. When the receptionist informed the vet, he thought of pushing the dog's number to the top as maybe the dog needed immediate attention.
Billy waited for his turn patiently. He hated to see the dog in pain. He wished there was less crowd in the clinic, it was not only worrying him but also Alicia. The poor dog was not complaining, she is always so docile and patient. Billy felt more love for her than ever. He wished that she would recover soon.
It Was Billy's Turn
The vet soon walked into the waiting room. He told Billy to come over. Billy was surprised, he did not think that his turn would come so early. Billy was wondering, was something wrong with Alicia?
There was a long queue in the room they had been waiting for so long. So why would the vet let him go up the list? He looked at the receptionist wondering whether she should ask her. Billy decided to wait and find out himself why did Alicia's case suddenly become so important. He soon found out the reason for the vet's urgency.
Everything Would Be Alright
The vet called Billy and Alicia to his clinic and assured Billy that everything would be alright with Alicia. He conducted an ultrasound to find out what was troubling Alicia.
He assured Billy not to worry about anything, However, things escalated much too soon for Billy and Alicia. Although the vet looked happy at first, his behavior changed immediately when he checked Alicia thoroughly. His face creased into a frown, and he suddenly looked very serious. What could have happened that brought about such a drastic change in him wondered Billy? Billy hoped that the vet would inform him about what was happenning to his beloved pet.
From Optimistic to Pessimistic
The vet's tone changed, as he did an ultrasound on Alicia. His tone changed suddenly as he checked it on the monitor. Suddenly, his voice took on a more serious tone. Billy could even sense a doubt creeping into his voice.
Billy noticed it but he was afraid to ask. He wondered what could the vet answer? In fact, he was afraid to know and to ask. So, he kept mum, yet kept thinking what could possibly be the matter? Well, he didn't have to wait for long as the vet would soon tell him everything, or so he thought.
Further Tests For Alicia
The vet then picked up Alicia and carefully checked the terrier. Next, he took his pet to the office. Billy was a little confused as he was expected to be called into the office to keep her distracted while he conducted further tests.
That is usually what happened in the clinic. But, then this time was completely different. Why did the vet separate him from Alicia? He kept thinking about it and racked his brains thinking exactly what to do about it. Billy wished ardently that all goes well. Although, he realized that wishing may not translate into reality.
Into the office
Billy was beside himself with anxiety as he waited for the vet to tell him what was wrong. Billy also suffered from white-coated anxiety, he felt the heebie-jeebies whenever he went to a clinic, whether it was for himself or for anyone else.
When the vet returned he didn’t have Alicia with him. Before they could even ask any questions, the vet ushered Billy into a different room. There he started telling Billy what was going on with Alicia. Billy's hands suddenly became cold and clammy. Billy was also scared at the idea of the police getting summoned at the clinic.
Urgent Call to The Police
Billy called up his family, who listened to the hint, that all may not be well with Alicia. They even told Erica that the police may have been summoned to check out on Alicia.
Billy and Erica kept holding each other's hands while Tim started bawling. He started screaming that he wanted Alicia back. Billy and Erica kept thinking going back to the days when they got their dear Alicia, how things have changed drastically since then, now their dear Alicia was under the vet's care, and did not know when she would get well soon? The parents tried to pacify the inconsolable kid.
Answering the questions
The police officer told the bewildered couple that they had to come with them. Their faces were extremely serious when they told them that he had to answer some questions directed to him. Billy did not understand what was going wrong.
Billy did not know what to say, he did not understand the situation at all. As far as he could remember, he had not done anything wrong. He braced himself to answer the questions. If he didn't do anything wrong then why should he be worried was what he thought. He took a deep breath and went with the police.
Confirmation of Identity
At first, the police's questions were simple. Billy then confirmed that he was indeed Billy and Alicia was his. But the next questions were clearly detailed. They started asking things that seemed strange to Billy.
Their way of questioning clearly bothered him. Not that they were rude but what were they questioning, they were asking about the background of people who helped with Alicia's pregnancy. Billy himself had done a thorough checkup on the man and he didn't find any problems with it. So, what could have gone with it, was the paperwork not right?
Background Check
The police asked how the dog got pregnant at first. So Billy answered that he had indeed contacted an expert. He even did a thorough background check on the expert to ensure that everything was legal.
In fact, he went to great lengths to check the papers as he knew usually there was a great deal of fraud involved. He wanted to do things the right way and he followed the protocol to the t. If he wanted to adopt a dog he had to ensure that everything was above-board.
More Information
Billy then showed all his sources to the police so that they know that he had procured all the legal details. The police then understood Billy and agreed to the fact that indeed all the papers were legal but they needed to find more information from him.
But the policeman finally something out of Billy's bag that surprised him further. What was there in his bag? He had done nothing wrong so how could the police find something illegal in his bag? He felt frustrated about the turn of events.
Potential Criminals
The police officer showed him different mugshots of different criminals. They then told Billy to take a good look at the pictures and find if they could recognize anyone. Billy was then frightfully shell-shocked. After going through a lot of pictures, he then saw a familiar face that he could recognize.
Billy's face took a look of surprise and then a look of pure shock came over his face. Was the man he had trusted so much could actually dupe him? He hoped that the man's photo he was watching was not actually a suspect.
An Expert And a Suspect
It was the photo of the expert who actually helped Alicia get pregnant! But Billy was surprised to see that he was a suspect? As far as Billy was concerned he did not think he was a criminal.
As far as Billy was considered, he didn't seem like a criminal. But the police consider him a criminal. May it be because of the reason that Alicia had trouble giving birth. Now, he was putting two and two together. What had he done to her? He had trusted the expert so much.
Explaining The Situation
The police then answered his questions soon after. They explained that this man was certainly not an expert when it came to dogs, not only that, he was involved in criminal medical activities.
The police were looking for him and notified several vets because he had a habit of including the medical treatments and carrying out various experiments on different kinds of animals. But he was thinking about what could have happened to Alicia did the expert administer him any specific medicine? May Alicia's health condition was as a result of that.
Finally Got It
At that moment they suddenly heard a loud noise from the surgery room that sounded like they had got it. The police and Billy headed towards the surgery room to find out what exactly was going on. Then they saw the vet who had something in his hand. The object looked strange and he wasn't acquainted with it. So, he decided to take a closer look into it.
It looked like a microchip in her stomach. How could there be a microchip in her stomach? Billy and Erica were stunned, what exactly was going on?
A Microchip in The Stomach
The vet had noticed these strange observations on the ultrasound and that was what had alerted the vet in the first case, it was in fact a medical chip in Alicia's stomach.
When the vet looked at it for the first time, he knew that he had to summon the police, thanks to their connection. The police then had a good look at the chip too and they deduced that it was made illegally by the same expert whom Billy had hired. The entire episode was weird and a bit scary for Billy and his family.
Surgery to Remove Chip
As soon as they saw the chip they traced it back to the expert. When the vet summoned the police they understood the gravity of the situation. They helped with the surgery so that when they are there they would get the chip and have it reviewed by an expert.
Of course, they removed the chip, but they were really happy to make the whole birthing process an uncomplicated affair. It is always wonderful to see the birth of a new puppy. It is such a miracle. Soon enough, Alicia gave birth and it was a sight that they have been waiting to see, everyone in the clinic.
Alicia Gave Birth
The second thing that the vet noticed on the monitor ultrasound was that this puppy was indeed a rare specimen, which may fetch them a lot of money.
When the surgery was finally completed, Alicia had given birth to her puppy and the vet blinked twice to see the beauty of the puppy. Even the policemen stared at the rare specimen of a dog. Billy was feeling so gratified to see that his dear dog Alicia finally gave birth to a beautiful puppy, This was the moment that they were looking for a long time.
Breeding Dogs
The police were looking for the expert because they had initially suspected that the men used chips to breed special dogs.
The chip was usually placed in the stomach of the dogs to track the dogs and next they tried to steal the puppies from the owners and make a lot of money. The crooks have been highly successful in the past and if the police had not caught them at the right time, they would have been successful in stealing this time too. It was only because of the vet that they were able to nab the criminal.
Extracting the Chip
Billy had a role to play in the part of nabbing the criminal. In fact, both Billy and the vet had a part to play. They still managed to extract the chip without harming the chip.
This was their way of locating the expert. They used the same device he would use to track down the dogs. Well, he wasn't successful in doing so. The police were finally able to nab the criminal who had successfully created a scam. In fact, the police had been looking for criminals for a long time.
Not Breaking Any Laws
The vet then questioned Billy about what he wanted of the puppy. The puppy was completely adorable, he had those puppy dog eyes that can draw anyone towards them. Billy knew he didn't want to take part with this cute little puppy.
As per the police, Billy was not above board in keeping this rare specimen. Billy could also sell off the dog if he wanted to since he was the legal owner and had every right to sell it off. But Billy didn't want to do so. The dog was too rare and too precious.
Worth Loads of Money
This was actually a pretty rare specimen and not many people had seen this type of breed ever before. The vet told Billy that it was a rare chance that something like this would happen.
This puppy was worth a lot of money but Billy had already fallen in love with the cute puppy. He knew what he had in mind and looked at Erica and they immediately nodded their heads. Yes, they both had the same thing in their minds. They wanted to keep the puppy! The puppy was indeed a great addition to their family.
A Big Happy Family
He wanted to retain the cute puppy and christened it Murphy. The small family and the dog had already formed a strong bond.
The criminal expert was caught and put behind bars so that they are never successful in carrying out a racket like this ever again. Now, the family of five was together again! Billy, Erica, Tim, Alicia, and Murphy were a team and you could often spot the five walking down nearby park. There was a spring in their steps and a sparkle in their eyes that are a little hard to miss.