Ash bid Jesse farewell. Jesse was the best dog he had ever had and it would be hard to say goodbye but Jesse was in pain now and had been for some time.

Given the context: What does Ash need to do before this?

Possible answers: kick Jesse and tell him that he had been a stupid, lazy dog, start searching craigslist for better dogs that aren't old and sick, make an appointment at the vet's office to put Jesse to sleep




make an appointment at the vet's office to put Jesse to sleep