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P brought her 15-year-old poodle to D for treatment. D recommended euthanasia and shortly thereafter the dog was put to death. D agreed that the dog's body would be turned over to Bide-A-Wee, an organization that would arrange a funeral for the dog. P alleged that D wrongfully disposed of her dog, and failed to turn over the remains for the funeral. P had arranged for an elaborate funeral for the dog including a headstone, an epitaph, and attendance by Ps two sisters and a friend. The casket which was delivered to the funeral contained the body of a dead cat. P sued D in tort and at trial described her mental distress and anguish, in detail, and indicated that she still feels distress and anguish. P sustained no special damages.

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