That is sad.... Why would someone do that to an animal? If you dont want it give it to some one who will take care of it!
Im sorry you had to put it down, but im sure you did him a great favor.
I had to explain a few things to a guy at the pet store the other day... I over heard him saying that his girlfriend was going to let him buy a burm because "they only get like 6 ft". UUuuummmm no.

People are ignorant and harsh.
Thank goodness for people like you Rusty...