why did candy allow his dog to get shot and did he regret it?

Candy really doesn't have much choice. He is old and has no power or statu. His bunkmates, Carlson in particular, demand that he let his dog die. The dog "smells" up the bunkhouse. Candy regrets it. He turns his back and sobs but he still had no choice.

Candy really doesn't have much choice. He is old and has no power or status. His bunkmates, Carlson in particular, demand that he let his dog die. The dog "smells" up the bunkhouse. Candy regrets it. He turns his back and sobs but he still had no choice.