I don't think it was being cruel, more of that she suspected that something was wrong with him from the beginning and knew he wasn't going to make it. She may have thought that it wouldn't be worth going all the way there since the transportation may have stressed him out and caused him to pass away earlier. Wish she would've told us earlier though.I am so sorry you had to deal with a family member being so outdated and cruel and that Mochi had to suffer and die for her prideful ignorance.
I got my starling for free. That didn't stop me from paying a $360 vet bill just two days ago. Vet care is part of the cost of an animal - every bit as much as buying the cage, toys, food and all else.
I hope you and your family will remember that in the future, and that you don't get another pet until that is firmly understood by all who have a say in that animal's care.
Sorry for your loss.
It is cruel to deny a bird (or any animal) the treatment that they need. It’s always “worth” it, even if they don’t make it. If he had been taken right away, he might’ve made it, but no one will ever know now. It’s just a “didn’t even try”, which is not acceptable for someone who has taken on the responsibility of caring for an animal.
