{
  "id": 2275247,
  "title": "Elvin Ng had to euthanise his 17-year-old dog due to declining health: 'I felt I could have done better for her'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/elvin-ng-had-to-euthanise-his-17-year-old-dog-due-to-declining-health",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T02:01:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNA - Singapore",
    "slug": "cna-singapore",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/elvin-ng-euthanise-dog-6332376"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mediacorp actor Elvin Ng made the difficult decision to euthanize his 17-year-old beagle, Bagel, due to declining health. In an Instagram post, Ng shared photos of their nine-year bond, describing Bagel as a brave and resilient dog who never showed pain. Despite her frail body, her eyes remained alert until the end. The decision to euthanize was the hardest he's ever faced, and Ng felt guilty for not being able to provide her with better care. Ng's colleagues expressed their support, and Ng reflected on the lessons he learned from Bagel, wishing her a happier and easier afterlife.",
  "summary": "Elvin Ng made the decision to let his dog, Bagel, go peacefully following advice from his veterinarian.",
  "key_points": [
    "Elvin Ng euthanized 17-year-old beagle Bagel due to declining health.",
    "Ng shared photos of their nine-year bond on Instagram.",
    "Ng felt guilty for not providing better care to Bagel."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The actor's emotional response to a difficult decision underscores the deep bond between pets and their owners, and the sense of responsibility owners feel to provide a good life for them.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Elvin Ng had to euthanise his 17-year-old dog due to declining health: 'I felt I could have done better for her'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/elvin-ng-had-to-euthanise-his-17-year-old-dog-due-to-declining-health-2279319",
        "published": "2026-08-21T02:01:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}