A family member was allergic which led them to make the tough decision.

"Lucy's adoption was a little sweeter because she was with us for so long and she finally got to experience a loving, forever home," said the shelter.

Kristen Stover did not want to be labeled as the mom who said no.

Melanie Demi told Newsweek she and her husband were in Barbados celebrating their 5-year anniversary when they found out what Cooper had done.

This week's Pet of the Week is the cheeky Labradoodle Squirrel.