A family's decision to end their cat's life took an unexpected turn. The cat, a 19-year-old purebred Ragdoll, had been taken to a hospital due to declining health. However, instead of being euthanized, the cat was kept alive by a hospital employee.

This was only discovered 18 months later. The family had intended for the cat to be cremated after euthanasia, but this did not occur. Further details about this incident are available, including a statement from the cat's owner and a report filed with the authorities.

The hospital has apologized to the family.