Balrog didn't have control over his actions you know, he was FORCED by the magic of the crown to make Toroko eat those flowers. He did it without question because the doctor could have and probably would have scrapped him and made Misery do it or do it himself after making a example. You people forget the doctor isn't exactly the kindest person. And the puppies didn't die, maybe hurt, but they lived, that or their fates were unknown.
"I don't think he's really that bad of a guy." Me: .... .... HE. KILLED. TOROKO. YOU. BLEEDING. IDIOT!! Yes yes, I know, "only obeying orders" blah blah nuremberg defense. Don't care, he was still the one who shoved the flower in her mouth. If it was me, I would have reduced him to scrap regardless. Maybe let him move the rock first, but still...