I' so sorry to hear about the loss of you precious BP. These are beautiful and amazing creatures, and your sense of loss is valid and very real.

It's frightening to think that some one who called themselves a friend would do anything as devastating and cruel as harm your beloved pet. Hopefully Lavoux's suffering was short and she will always be in your memory.

I don't know if you have any legal recourse where you live, but what your friend did was unthinkable, and I'm glad that you feel comfortable enough to share your story among friends here.