That's no doubt what a Black Labrador mix thought when he woke up from being euthanized -- twice -- at an animal shelter in Helena Ala.
The 4-year-old lab was christened "Lazarus" by the woman who found him alive the morning after a vet gave him two shots that should have killed him. The first one wasn't enough to stop his heart, apparently.
"When the staff arrived in the morning, to their shock the dog was looking at them. He had even eaten his left over food from the day before. Though scared and wobbly, he was sitting in his cage alive!" Sonya King, of Two By Two Rescue, wrote on the rescue's Facebook page.
The dog had been dropped at the shelter by its owner, who was moving and could no longer care for it, according to an Associated Press report. After a week, he wasn't adopted, so the vet euthanized him -- or, thought he did.
While unusual, Auburn University veterinarian Robert Lofton told AP that the vet could have missed a vein, or perhaps administered an incorrect dose.
Lazarus was shaky after his ordeal, but after some time, he has recovered.
"Lazarus is no longer stumbling and losing his balance. He has a great appetite and is so appreciative to be loved. He responds quickly to his name! Lazarus is the easiest dog I have ever fostered. He has not barked once. He is a perfect gentleman; house & leash trained and sits for a treat. He does not jump on the furniture like the rest of my unruly fur babies. He sits beside me in the mornings as I have quiet time with God. Lazarus' health is perfectly restored and there are no lasting effects. Lazarus was raised from the dead! True Story," King wrote.
From Discovery News
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