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Woman Shamed for ‘Son’s’ Name in Pharmacy—but There’s a Twist

Woman Shamed for ‘Son’s’ Name in Pharmacy—but There’s a Twist

Summary

A woman from Michigan, named Sarah, picked up medication for her dog, Whiskey, at a CVS pharmacy. A misunderstanding led a stranger to criticize the choice of the name, thinking Whiskey was Sarah's son's name. The mix-up was resolved when Sarah explained Whiskey is actually a dog.

Key Facts

  • Sarah lives in Michigan with her dog, a red golden retriever, named Whiskey.
  • Whiskey is undergoing cancer treatment, and Sarah picks up his medication at a local CVS.
  • The medications for Whiskey can cost over $800 a month, but using a human pharmacy like CVS can save money.
  • At the pharmacy, a stranger mistakenly thought Whiskey was Sarah's son's name and criticized the choice.
  • Sarah explained that Whiskey is her dog's name, surprising the stranger.
  • The incident was shared on TikTok and received over 3 million views.
  • The video got 270,000 likes and sparked comments about the misunderstanding and pet naming practices.
  • Some people noted that they didn't know human pharmacies filled pet prescriptions.

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