Pet euthanasia is a difficult and complicated subject, and people have differing views on whether it’s humane to put a dog with medical issues to sleep or give them a chance at life.

Recently, a puppy with birth defects was brought to a vet to be euthanized — but the vet made a decision to him.

Oliver Reeve, a veterinarian from New Zealand, wrote that someone brought a 7-month-old puppy to his hospital. The puppy has unspecified birth defects, and their owner wanted the pup to be euthanized.

However, Reeve opted to not euthanize the puppy — and decided to adopt the dog himself.

“A 7 week old puppy got brought into the clinic to be euthanised tonight. Very sad. Any way, meet my new son,” he wrote on Twitter.

The vet’s decision to save the puppy’s life drew praise online, with many scorning the dog’s owner for trying to have the pup put down instead of making an effort to save their life.

“Anyone that would even consider bringing a healthy pet to the vets to be put down is an utter scumbag that should face charges. It makes me rage,” one reply reads.

“How anyone could do that to such a beautiful dog makes me despair,” another wrote. “Glad I don’t work in a veterinary practice – I would need a much bigger house and food budget!”